How tall is my truck?

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Can somebody tell me how tall this is? I have a 98 brochure, but this is the only thing it dont have in it.
I dont have a good level place to measure it, and I dont think the tape rule, and eye method is very accurate anyway.
TIA

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98 Quad cab 4X4 2500 12 valve,5 speed,3. 54 rears, 8' bed. Boost and egt gauges but basicly stock except for a "properly adjusted" AFC. Uniden HR 2510, Texas Star 1200 amp. 55,000 Mi as of 8/21/00.
NRA life member. High power/IDPA.

 

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Stand in the bed and put the tape measure down between the bed and cab. The roof at the third brake light is pretty close to the highest point.

I have forgotten the exact dimension of my truck but it's 1/4" less than the headache bar in my parking garage.

243

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99 QC 2500 ST 4X4 SB 24V/5speed 3. 54/LSD Driftwood/Agate
Walker 21468, VDO, Bridgestone 285/75/16 MT's, RS9000's, Hella 500's

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Its 76. 9 inches on factory tires. Pete

 

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Thanks guys. Long story short, I went to a casino, and the clearence in the garage was posted as 6'4". I have 58000 miles on the orig. Michelins, theyre nearly bald, and a huge toolbox full of about 200 lbs of crap.
The PVC pipe scraped my roof when entering the garage. I called before leaving, and three of their employees said it would fit, so I want it "fixed".
Thanks again.

 

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I just got back from Vegas, and this topic hits home.
The first casino I self parked in (there was no way I was going to let some lot monkeys park my new truck, too many horror stories from friends who were valet parkers) had the
bar marked 6'7". When the wife and I approached, I swore I ducked and hoped the truck would fit.
It did, but it looked **** close. I have an 01 truck, new Michelins, Stockland cab high shell, and a custom wooden box in back thats gotta weigh about 250-300 lbs. So 6'4" sounds a little too close for me. I'll park in the "oversized" parking if thats the case.

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'01 White 2500 Quad Cab SLT 4X4 auto, 3. 54, Camper Pkg, Trlr Pkg. everything but leather and clearance lights, Stockland shell, Custom storage/gun box/sleeping platform, Banks EGT and Boost gauges, Most important add on... . the black hunting Lab on the back seat.

 

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Patriot-

The exact same thing happended to me. The <new> parking garage at our office had a limited clearance of 6'-6" posted at the entrance and my truck measured 6'-5 3/4". I drove in a scraped the heck out of the cab on the plywood clearance boards. I grabbed my tape and measured a few and they varied from 6'-5 3/4"-6-4 1/2" less than the posted minimum clearance.

I called the building owner and reamed him out but have not turned in an estimate yet. If I do, I will have a couple of hundred in pocket.

243

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I know this sounds dumber than a bag of hammers but this is what I've done...

First, I invested $12. 00 at my local Walmart and bought a "full length" mirror (68" tall x 16" wide) and installed it on my garage wall in line with my driver's side window. I hung two tennis balls from the ceiling, one is positioned so that it just touches my windshield when the truck is parked with the proper clearance from the garage's back wall (just enough room so that I can turn sideways and squeeze by my winch). The second tennis ball is tied off with a slip knot and positioned over my cab clearance lights. I regularly change my tires when I go racing, and I also experiment with different air pressures in the tires. It's a simple matter to pull in, glance in the mirror, and check out my height relative to the fixed height of the tennis ball. I always know the exact height (give or take a 1/4") of my truck, and if the advertised height of the bar in a parking lot is even close, I don't risk it. What's the point... ?

It's a simple matter to carry a steel tape measure, too. Once you've established the height of your truck, simply jump out and measure the height of the cross bar if there's any doubt in your mind about clearing it. It'd be way more fun to point out that the bar's height is mismarked BEFORE you enter the lot, than it would be, afterwards, when you're sporting a busted marker light, or a nice scrape the full length of your cab roof.

If you have no place else to park (in an emergency) it's very easy to lower your truck an inch or so by simply letting some air out of the tires. I carry a portable air compressor (this is a $40. 00 item at Walmart) which plugs into the cigarette lighter. If you need to, in a pinch, you can repressurize your tires to their former psi in about 5 mins. No big deal. Everyone should have one of these little gems stowed on-board, in addition to the other obvious "musts," like a tire gauge, jumper cables, and fire extinguisher.

Finally, I don't mean to seem unsympathetic, but anyone who takes the word of a parking attendant (when the safety and wellbeing of his Ram is at stake) places a LOT MORE FAITH in a stranger's competence than I ever would.

Remember, when this guy finishes his stint parking cars, his next career move will be memorizing the phrase, "Do you want fries with that order, sir. . ?"

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97 2500 4x4, club cab, auto, 3. 54 limited slip, JRE 4" exhaust, Dr. Performance Fuel system (370 HP), "Twister Turbo," Geno's guages -- Boost, EGT, transmission & Rear -- MAG Hytec covers, SunCoast Converter/Transgo shift kit, Brite Box, tons o'chrome under hood, Prime Loc, EZ Drain, Seat covers, wood dash, Rancho Suspension, Warn M12000 Winch on Warn Brush Guard, Warn driving and fog lights, Hella twin back up lights, 285/75/R16 B. F. G. ATs on Mickey Thompson "Classic" rims; Linex bed liner, BD exhaust brake.

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Sasquatch-

I don't think anyone including myself are looking for sympathy.

In my case, the garage was marked 6'-6" minimum clearance. True, I only had a 1/4" to spare; when I entered the garage, I stopped at several beams to check the clearance and I had several inches to spare. The plywood directional signs that are hung from the ceiling were not set at the proper height (6'-6" or less). This is not the buildings owners fault, it's the General Contractor's fault.

I did not take your post personally but it felt good to explain myself.

Patriot-

If the cab of your truck is less than 6'-4", they should pay for the damage without question.

243

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PATRIOT , YOU NEVER GAVE ONE IMPORTANT DETAIL------------- DID YOU WIN AT THE CASINO??? IF NOT IT MAKES THE DAMAGE TWICE AS BAD

 

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Patriot,

I apologize if I offended. Didn't intend to, really. In rereading mine, I can see where it might've seemed like I was being smug about something that could've happened, just as easily, to me -- or, anyone else. Sorry.

 

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Sasquach, no offence taken. I just didnt want to travel an hour to find that it didnt fit. I assumed that the people that did this for a living would know. Well... . DONT ASSUME!!! 20/20 hind sight. You have the choice of:
1 Valet parking garage. (these dudes will NEVER drive my vehicle)
2 Self parking garage.
All the streets in the area are marked "NO PARKING".

I spoke to some MORE employees AFTER the incident, and they too said "it will fit".

Rednut, I did as good as I usually do. I lost. Got a good dinner though.

At the time I had about 350 feet of automobiles backed up behind me. (as far as the eye could see anyway. . ) There was no "I'll back out" option here.



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For anyone running a full length camper shell that is cab height. You may clear the low height when you're on level ground but watch out for pavement height changes that occur as you enter and exit a garage. If the front wheels drop, the rear of the vehicle will go up!!

Learned that one on a full size cargo van in a downtown parking lot.



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Note my signature-truck runs 285 Michelins, and stands right at 6'5 3/4" with 60 PSI in the skins. I park at remote areas or take a cab!! I Love my truck!

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2001 QC,SLT,4x4,Cummins HO,6 spd. ,Dark Garnet/Pearl, all options but leather/snowplow/Sport, the elusive front license plate bracket,"Cup Smoothie" Autometer gauges on A pilar, LineX bed liner, Cobra CB,Westin nerfs, Power tailgate lock,auto on/off headlights, backup alarm, real backup lights. More To Come! Big Dog on the Mountain! Engineer Pass,Co.

 

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Note my signature-truck runs 285 Michelins, and stands right at 6'5 3/4" with 60 PSI in the skins. I park at remote areas or take a cab!! I Love my truck!

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2001 QC,SLT,4x4,Cummins HO,6 spd. ,Dark Garnet/Pearl, all options but leather/snowplow/Sport, the elusive front license plate bracket,"Cup Smoothie" Autometer gauges on A pilar, LineX bed liner, Cobra CB,Westin nerfs, Power tailgate lock,auto on/off headlights, backup alarm, real backup lights. More To Come! Big Dog on the Mountain! Engineer Pass,Co.

 

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OK here's my story... . Brand New Rack ... New design called "TRUCK RACK" (how original)
Fiber and alumn LOOKS GREAT on RAMS... .

So anyway as I'm pulling into the parking garage to make a Credit Payment the sign says 6ft 10in so I stop get out and check... 1" to spare... so in I go I drive slowly around and around for 25 MINS before parking ducking my head at every concrete beam ... No problem... Make payment and leave... as I exit the garage the EXIT BAR Takes the rack Right off!!!(It was even outside of the garage... Probably said "HAVE A NICE DAY" on it)

It was 2" lower than the entrance bar!

Luckly the rack is garanteed for 5 years... TRUCK RACK co. replaced it even when I told them what happend... . I am glad the rack sacrificed itself and did no damage to my truck!!!

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2001 2500 BRT WHT SPORT QUADCAB 4X4 ETH 3. 54LSD TRLR CMPR PKG ALL OPT XCPT LTHR

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I got to some good flat asphalt to measure my truck on today. It measures 75. 5".
Went to the local Dodge dealer, got this documented on thier letterhead, faxed it to the claims dept. at the casino.
We will see... .

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Update: Casino says they'll go 1/2 of the estimate, after much haggling.
What do you think guys? Should I be happy with $190. 00?
Rubbing compound got MOST of it out, but some is pretty deep(one or two lines). It's not down to the metal though.
The wife wants to "go to the Supreme court" with it, but I'd rather just sit at work for a few hours instead. I have that "I'd rather fight the big battles" mentality.

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Originally posted by The patriot:
I have that "I'd rather fight the big battles" mentality.



I agree with you ... save your self for the bigger fights... It does seem like they are trying to work it out.....

BUT I would still counter offer... Ask for Two nights free Rooms and a dinner or two... They might let these go easy after all they will probably get some of there money back #ad
... And they often give these incentives away!


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The Patriot, If they are going to cut you a check for $190. 00 you should be able to go back down to the dealer and find out when their scratch and dent man comes by and see if you can't get him to fix it. Our dealers man would probably do it fairly cheap and some of that 190 would stay in your pocket. Pete

 

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Kwikkurt, it wont work that way. They have a contractor taking care of parking garage so that they can *F* with you in the event something like this happens, without actually giving the casino a bad name.
I might have made it sound like they are working with me, but theyre really fighting me the whole way.
Pete, I might do something like that!!