Need to know how tall my XLT off road w/17" tires is which is scheduled to be built on June 6, hopefully with the correct radiator. Need to fit it in a garage!

 

When I test drove my truck, I just took it home and pulled it in the garage to make sure it fit. They let me take it for 24hrs. Had to sign a bunch of releases, but was the only way to know. Just off the top of my head, the height should be around 6'-3" and the length around 18-19'. Just guessing on the length, but pretty sure on the height, because that's how tall I am. I have a 7'x18' door and the garage is 25' long. Fits fine (antenna hits the door), but is kinda tight with the wifes car in there too.

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1997 F150 4x4 Off Road, SuperCab, Short Box, 5.4, Royal Blue/Silver, K&N, Gibson SS, LT265/75/16 Wild Country APT's

 

I almost envy you guys with the 6'3"s...my new F-350 that I am ordering sits 6'8" and once I get the new tires and lift kit, it is gonna be sitting at 7'1". Unless I have a garage built, its sitting outside. Since I am so tall, I want my new truck to sit higher than me so I can feel intimidated. LOL

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My other ride is a...

 

I'd agree with mitch. I'm 5'10" and it's a little bit taller than me.

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1997 XLT Teal 4.6L Flareside 4x4 ORP. Automatic, Reg. cab, 3.55LS, tinted windows, bug deflector, Dual exhaust, K&N Generation 2 air filter, BullDog keyless entry/remote start, Modern 16" wheels, bedliner, Covercraft tonneau cover, White faced gauges, electronic shift on the fly, Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD, 4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers and superchip.

Future mods: Supercharger, headers, NOS, tranny upgrade(heavy duty gears, clutch packs, etc.), performance torque converter, composite driveshaft, bore cylinders 30 over, new pistons, crank, and rods, get performance heads or port the ones I have, gauges for the a-pillar, new L if they still make them and I like the way it looks, and a Z06 Vette or BMW Z3.




Click here to see more pictures

 

I have a '00 XL 4x4 (no ORP) with 16" wheels and it stands 6'-3.5". You would probably be looking at 6'-5" for yours.

I built a garage with an 8' high door so I can still fit in if I get a canopy that sits higher than the cab.


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2000 F150 S/C 4x4, 4.6L, Black
Raider Nomad canopy, Iguana carrier

 

I don't know off hand how tall the truck is, but my garage door is no more then 7 ft. tall. I have a 98 with the ORP (see sig) and other then the antenna hitting the door, it fits fine. I've solved that problem as well by buying a shorter antenna! I don't think you should have any problems. If you do, just take your tires off and wheel it in on jacks! LOL! I've been waiting for someone to install a lift kit in their garage and then can't drive it out 'cause it's too tall.......Anyone have that experience yet?

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1998 Black F-150 XLT Ext. 4x4 Off-Road Package -- "Hannibal"
Current Mods:
-Pace Edwards Roll Top
-Box Liner
-Tinted all around
-Pioneer 4100 CD Deck w/remote
-Kenwood 400W Amp
-Phoenix Gold 5x7's
-JL Audio Stealth Box
-2 Phoenix Gold 8" Subs
-K&N Filter
-DeeZee Stainless Steel Brush Guard
-DeeZee Stainless Steel Tube Steps
Check it out: http://www.f150world.com/jeffstruck
1998 Silver Frost Contour LX V6 "Full Load"
1985 Mustang GT w/T-Tops "The Fun Machine"

 

No lift kit, but I do have to watch out when I jack it up in the garage. Got real close to the opener one time. Nothing better then to be able to work on your rig out of the weather!! Especially in the Great North West. Rains alot, but I stay dry!! Can watch TV too!!

(My Signature pic will be smaller. I am trying to find a program to edit it with.)

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1997 F150 4x4 Off Road, SuperCab, Short Box, 5.4, Royal Blue/Silver, K&N, Gibson SS, LT265/75/16 Wild Country APT's

 

My extended cab short box is a few inches shy of 19 ft. long and 76" tall.

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1998 F-150 XLT Supercab 4X4

• Silver Metallic Clearcoat
• Med. graphite cloth interior
• 4.6 l. V-8
• Off Road Package
• 3.55 Reg. Axle
• Am/FM/CD factory radio
• Captains Chairs
• Borla Split Rear Dual Exhaust
• Bedliner
• Hood deflector
• Ventshades
• Trenz billet #5 low clearance antenna
• Torsion bars cranked 3 turns

[This message has been edited by Jag (edited 05-20-2001).]

[This message has been edited by Jag (edited 05-20-2001).]