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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Default How much taller will these items make my H3?

I just got it in February, and it currently sits a tad below 5'10". I would like to maybe put a 4" lift on it, change the rims and tires out, and would like to purchase the roof rails for it, but all the same, I would still like to keep it in my garage (which allows a 7'2" clearance).

First on the list would be the roof rails, how much do they add to the overall height of the vehicle? Secondly I would like to get new rims and tires for it, since a lift with the stock rim/tire combo might look a bit silly. Lastly would come the lift, depending on how much I have left to work with after I've installed the roof rails and the tires/rims.

Is there a chance that I might exceed 7'2" with all of these new accessories? Thanks.
 
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GreedoShootsFirst
I just got it in February, and it currently sits a tad below 5'10". Thanks.
You sure about that 5'10" number?

From the spec sheet:

Exterior Length: 186.7 in. Width: 74.7 in. Height: 73.7 in. Wheel Base: 111.9 in. Ground Clearance: 9.1 in. Curb Weight: 4700 lbs. Gross Weight: 6001 lbs.

Not busting your chops here......but it does make a difference.
 
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Are you increasing the tire diameter (say 32's to 35's)? Take half the difference and add to your estimated total height. Plus, I'm sure you're aware, but the only way you gain true ground clearance is with larger tires. Not sure your goal and doesn't affect your question, but just a tidbit to mention that, as some people don't realize that...
 
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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There could be a margin of error, the only measuring tape we had was metric, and I had to convert, so you should be right.

I do plan on changing to larger tires, so maybe that could have an effect on the height. At 6' 1" of clearance, I still have another 1' 1" to work with (unless I measured incorrectly, as well).
 
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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I have a 6" adventure roof rack and stock 33" tires and I have less than 1/4 " clearence on a standard 7 foot door.
 
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