Distance between fender well and tires

[RetiredTennisPro]

Is there more room between the top of the tires and the fender well on the late model 4 X 4s than their 2 wheel drive counterparts?

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Is there more room between the top of the tires and the fender well on the late model 4 X 4s than their 2 wheel drive counterparts?

Yes

 

[RetiredTennisPro]

Question about leveling kits - Why do truck manufacturers in general make the rear end a bit higher such that so many people end up buying leveling kits to get the truck level rather than being lower in the front.

 

[Moose2]

Accounting for load capacity and to keep lights out of oncoming traffic’s eyes when loaded.