i know that this isnt just on 6.0 but what is the differance between a 4x4 and the fx4? i know the fx4 has rancho shocks but that is the only thing i can tell. is there more than that?
which skid plates does it come with? does the one covering the gas tank come on every 4x4.. because if it only comes on the fx4 it saved my butt when i bent my driveshaft lol
Ever since the 1960's, the concern off-road amongst us Enthusiats, would be that if you high centered a LWB like a Crew Cab, the Transfer Case is at risk...
I have built crash cages over the transfer case of almost every one I have owned, and the FX4 came with a fair whack of one... You can build your own crash cage cross beam set ups, oil pans, what ever you need...
BUT THE REAL VALUE IS THE COOL STICKERS.... :chicken: :roll1: :funny:
The FX4 consists of Rancho branded shocks, skid plates come standard, and two FX4 logos. If you don't get the FX4 package, you get standard issue shocks, skid plates do-not come standard, and your fenders will bare "4x4".
All 2008 and above trucks have an FX4 option, however for '08 Ford has made FX4 a TRIM LEVEL not an add-on. You will have a custom interior, gauges, ect. Similar to the F150 FX4.
The FX4 package also comes with a 3.73 Limited Slip compared with the open that the normal 4x4 comes with. I think that this makes a big difference. So its not just a sticker and some shocks.
Yeah...I almost forgot that...I have the transfercase skid plate, fuel tank plate, steering damper, and the stickers....I think the shocks on the Off Road package were better too.
I went with the 4x4 not fx4 because the one at the dealership had those nice 20" tires which i replace every 6 months $$$$$. so i went with the 18's lol. thought it would be cheaper. lol. Little did i know. 18's are more rare than 20's. but its getting better more trucks have 18's now. thanks nissan and toyota. oh well i love my psd.
It has 4.10's because its a DRW. dually. HD tow pkg. the 07 comes with 4.30 gears. Too low for me the milage kinda sucks. I wish i had 3.55's but i dont tow much. well not yet.
yea, i wish i had 3.73 in this one..my '99 had a six speed manual and I think it turned less RPM's at the same speed with the 4.10's.. it got alot better MPG.... ALOT
It sounds like I have an FX4 then... I have a Lariat though and I know that the F150's dont make a Lariat FX4... Hmm... My truck has all the FX4 items, just no 4x4 or FX4 sticker...
I saw a 150 fx4 Lariat today on a ford lot. Also my buddy has a 03 or 04 fx4 Lariat f150 but Canada may be different than Us models. Never know. Ps my Flo-Pro 5" turbo back Pipes rock!! got lots of thumbs up.
Mine is one of the few 03 7.3 fx4: skid plates, rancho shocks, dampner, 3.73 gears limited slip, painted front end (no chrome) oh yeah stickers which I took off along with the ones on the door so now you can't tell if I'm a 6.0, 7.3, or a gasser from the side.:lol:
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