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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by GavinC
I wouldn't trust garage max height signs for a second. They probably also have a big disclaimer sign on the lot.

"Parking-R-US are not responsible for anyone damaging your car or you driving into the ceiling yada yada...."

You can drop the Defender even lower. Down to the bump-stops with a GAP tool. It's about another 2" drop from access.

With nothing on the roof and OEM or any 32" tires at regular highway psi you should be good at 6' 5" but it will be a squeaker. I'd do a trial run at a quiet time at about 1mph or less. Maybe put something on the roof a hair taller than the fin using some bungees. Some wood or the like.. It will act as your canary in the parking lot.

Once you do it once you're good to go.
I like the idea of putting something on the roof that’s slightly higher than the fin. I can go in on a weekend and give it a try. The measured opening is 84”, but you approach it at an angle from above so I think the actual clearance is lower (or maybe this is just demonstrating my lack of understanding of geometry).
 
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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 01:32 PM
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I'd recommend looking hard at that ramp and see if there are any sprinkler heads. or other low pipes/beams that you might encounter. That sign might be wrong for 99% of the square footage of that ramp, but there may be one area with that low of clearance and you'll not want to be the one that finds it.
 
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