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Parking garage question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by robm7, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. Mar 4, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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    robm7

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    The antenna thread gave me a thought:

    Anyone with stock suspension OR package w/ OEM roof rack ever have problems with parking in a parking garage?
     
  2. Mar 4, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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    I'm lifted 2.5" on 33's with a custom roof rack that adds another 6+ inches. I've never had any problems! But maybe the parking garages have more height around here?
     
  3. Mar 4, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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    They have to be.

    Up front I'm still stock, in the rear I have the TSB and I have 32" tires, most of the garages here in Tally I've only got a few inches between the roof of my cab and the ceiling of the garage. I used to completely avoid garages because I can't go into one with my 4ft CB antenna, even with a spring on it.

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  4. Mar 4, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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    MonkeyProof

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    I have 35's... sometimes my the very tip of the antenna will touch the ceiling and make a loud clang..if only you can see the looks I get from everyone lol..

    I also have to remove my HAM radio and CB antennas before i enter a parking structure :cookiemonster:
     
  5. Mar 4, 2013 at 10:14 PM
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    Wow, they must be. I can even fit into most garages around here with my cb on which sticks up even higher than my rack.
     
  6. Mar 5, 2013 at 12:24 AM
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    I recently went into a parking garage and had some paint transfer onto the top of my roof from a couple of signs that I thought I would easily clear but didnt
     
  7. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:40 AM
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    We have some around here were my antenna scrapes in spots .
     
  8. Mar 5, 2013 at 6:28 AM
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    stock suspension?
     
  9. Mar 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM
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    yeah stock suspension
     
  10. Mar 5, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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    Considering you have endless possibilities with parking garage height your best bet is to measure the height of your truck and refer to the sign that is posted on every garage entrance.
     
  11. Mar 5, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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    Thanks for all the replies and positive feedback
     
  12. Mar 5, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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    my 3' Firestik antenna clangs against the 7' something clearance bar in my parking garage. hilarious when people are behind me.. lol
     

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