Ok, I have a '13 SCREW FX4, 20" wheels. I have checked my garage door and I have 7" to play with (that's what she said) and still safely fit. I want to use the stock wheels, at least for now to save some money.

What lift/tire combo will keep me from being out in the cold?

My worst fear is dumping a bunch of $$ and then driving to the house and finding out that I can no longer make it into the garage.

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on combos? Measurements? I know nothing is ever certain, but I want to be pretty confident driving home that I can stay safe and dry in the garage.

 

2-2.5" leveling kit and some 35" tires. You'll clear the garage, gain a little height, and be able to use stock wheels.

 

thanks, I have looked at the leveling kits, and if possible I would like to stay with the full suspension lift to try and keep the geometry the same.

Current measurements at the bottom of the fenders: Front 36.75", Back 39".

I definitely want to make sure that the back doesn't end up lower than the front.

 

I had a 2010 FX4 extended cab, 6.5 bed with 6" lift and 35's that I was able to fit in my standard sized garage, you should be ok. I had to pull it in nose first for the top of the cab would clear the bottom of the garage door so you may want to check that too, FYI! Good luck

 

make sure your stock wheels will fit if you go the suspension lift route. There is not enough back spacing on the stock wheels from some suspension lifts.

 

I have a 6" rancho lift, 20s n 35s on my 2010 FX4 screw. I fit in my garage. I can bust out a tape measure to see how tall my cab is if you need a measurement.

 

There was a thread in the 09-14 forum a couple years ago about this. If I remember correctly the 6in suspension lifts with 35s fit in normal 7ft garage doors, but just barely. You also need to make sure your door opens fully, even make sure the handle isn't sticking down. Measuring mine I'm only and inch or two under 7ft. The stock antenna on my 10 is a little taller than the cab, it's a good measure when I go into parking garages.

 

Found it

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...it-garage.html

 

@speedstang, could you just measure the height of the fender in line with the wheels front and back? That would give me a pretty good estimate on how much actual lift is achieved... thanks!

@ruffn, Thanks for the link, awesome....

 

Dont think ill b much help. I have bushwacker fender flares. So it mite b off an inch or 2.