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I agree that he would be going 18" to 18", but they are different style of wheels. The FX4 has cast aluminum, and the Lariat has polished aluminum. They may even come from a different manufacturer. They best way to check is go to the dealer and ask if he can try a FX4 hub on his Lariat.