FX4 Ride Quality
Cargo Master
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From: Central Florida
I just bought 2015 lariat supercrew 3.5l ecoboost fx4. I think it rides very nice. I have a 9yr old daughter who gets car sick pretty easily. She has thrown up in an acura tl, acura tl type-s, kia optima, and a new dodge durango. She has had no problems in the fx4 and she loves how much room she has back there.
I can't tell the difference in ride between with the FX4 package. Maybe I needed to find some rougher roads
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I just bought 2015 lariat supercrew 3.5l ecoboost fx4. I think it rides very nice. I have a 9yr old daughter who gets car sick pretty easily. She has thrown up in an acura tl, acura tl type-s, kia optima, and a new dodge durango. She has had no problems in the fx4 and she loves how much room she has back there.
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Not sure if that comment is a so much a plus for the F-150, or a dis on the SRX? Maybe a little of both?
Mountain Pass
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From: Pacific Northwest
I'm having a difficult time finding a 2015 with the bells and whistles I want without the FX4 package. Does ride quality suffer (bounce) when adding the stiffer FX4 suspension? I don't plan on any off-roading, but I want a specific color and accessories so I may have to add Fx4 if the difference is minimal.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I'm sure someone will chime in to tell you and me all the differences. Don't get me wrong there are lots of differences between the two. The FX4 resides between the XLT and the Lariat.
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From: Ohio
When I bought mine I couldn't find one that was an FX4 with everything I wanted. I would have gladly took an FX4 vs non because of the skid plates but I settled for just a plain 4x4 instead. If its that big of deal to you replace the shocks with non-FX4 shocks. I think the FX4 decal is cool.
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From: Wilmington/Custer Park IL
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Mountain Pass
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The FX4 Rancho shocks are worse riding than the regular shocks - at least in my experience. They ones they put on the 350 are absolutely mismatched for the weight. I have replaced them on my last 350 and 250 with Fox 2.0 shocks. While the ride was still rough, because the super duty uses 30 year old suspension technology, I did notice that it was more controlled.
The Rancho shocks they put on the FX4 will show terrible rust in the first couple years too.
On my F150 I made sure I didnt get the FX4 package.
The Rancho shocks they put on the FX4 will show terrible rust in the first couple years too.
On my F150 I made sure I didnt get the FX4 package.
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Just drove an FX4 today, and I have to concur with the criticism. Somehow, the truck manages to wallow around and sway on the highway like an 80's Cadillac, yet at the same time, transfer every bump on a bad road right to the driver. It's something of an engineering feat, I suppose.
Question is, how can you fix it? Are better shocks enough or would I need to replace the springs as well? Maybe a beefier sway bar? This is actually a big issue for me, because I know my wife will get carsick in this truck as a passenger, which means I'm not buying one unless I know it can be fixed.
Question is, how can you fix it? Are better shocks enough or would I need to replace the springs as well? Maybe a beefier sway bar? This is actually a big issue for me, because I know my wife will get carsick in this truck as a passenger, which means I'm not buying one unless I know it can be fixed.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Pacific Northwest
Just drove an FX4 today, and I have to concur with the criticism. Somehow, the truck manages to wallow around and sway on the highway like an 80's Cadillac, yet at the same time, transfer every bump on a bad road right to the driver. It's something of an engineering feat, I suppose.
Question is, how can you fix it? Are better shocks enough or would I need to replace the springs as well? Maybe a beefier sway bar? This is actually a big issue for me, because I know my wife will get carsick in this truck as a passenger, which means I'm not buying one unless I know it can be fixed.
Question is, how can you fix it? Are better shocks enough or would I need to replace the springs as well? Maybe a beefier sway bar? This is actually a big issue for me, because I know my wife will get carsick in this truck as a passenger, which means I'm not buying one unless I know it can be fixed.
Because I now tow a travel trailer I opted for heavier duty rear shocks and put on Monroe Load Adjusting shocks. I do feel some stiffness on the road but these have an exterior spring assist and I expected some. Turning is stiffer which translates in to less body roll. Personally I like the ride better. Had I not started towing a large travel trailer I likely would have opted for Bilstein 5100 adjustable height shocks. Can't tell you how they ride though but there are lots of reviews available.
Cargo Master
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From: Central Florida
The bilstein shocks are a big improvement. The body roll, nose dive when braking and all the bouncing around on rough roads goes away. They are a little stiffer when you hit expansion joints, railroad tracks and potholes.
