FX4 Level II
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FX4 Level II
I have recentely been thinking of purchasing a brand spankin' new Ranger but i was wondering if the the FX4 Level II is worth the extra cost. What are the pros and cons to this new edition. What are upgrades form the base Fx4?
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FX4 Level II
If you spend a lot of time off road, or in deep snow yes it is worth it.
It's not a race car, My wife's 97 Sable Rides nicer on the highway than my brand new 4,000 kms Fx4 Levell II. But What a MACHINE off road.
The Manual Transfer Case comes with the 5 speed manual Transmission
No Hubs for failure, front end always in drive. the four wheel drive engages at the transfer case.
The Gas Mileage averages 20 MPG if you drive sanely in town.( I 'm the slowest guy off the line.)
It still has the 4 litre with plenty of kick . It Really Climbs Well!
The power group is nice ( Imobilizer, Keyless entry, power windows )
I use this Truck in the mountain areas of British Columbia, We have very rugged terrain and unpredictable weather.
I thought my 90 Xlt Supercab 4x4 2.9L 5 sp. Manual Transmission, Hubs & Transfer Case, 175,000 miles 11years. could go anywhere..
But this Thing.......Wow..
Bottom line: It's not for driving to work in the city.
It's not a race car, My wife's 97 Sable Rides nicer on the highway than my brand new 4,000 kms Fx4 Levell II. But What a MACHINE off road.
The Manual Transfer Case comes with the 5 speed manual Transmission
No Hubs for failure, front end always in drive. the four wheel drive engages at the transfer case.
The Gas Mileage averages 20 MPG if you drive sanely in town.( I 'm the slowest guy off the line.)
It still has the 4 litre with plenty of kick . It Really Climbs Well!
The power group is nice ( Imobilizer, Keyless entry, power windows )
I use this Truck in the mountain areas of British Columbia, We have very rugged terrain and unpredictable weather.
I thought my 90 Xlt Supercab 4x4 2.9L 5 sp. Manual Transmission, Hubs & Transfer Case, 175,000 miles 11years. could go anywhere..
But this Thing.......Wow..
Bottom line: It's not for driving to work in the city.
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FX4 Level II
The Level II gets different wheels and tires, Bilstein shocks, one additional skid plate for the radiator, a Torsen differential.
When I was looking at trucks a few weeks ago, I noticed that the Level II still had the "old" driveshaft that is notorious for problems. The FX4 next to it had the updated one. And who knows if the Torsen diff. will hold up for 150K? But I think that overall, the Level II is only worth it if you DO absolutely spend most of your time off road. I personally picked the FX4 and used the extra cash for more convenience options. I can still drive anywhere someone with a Level II can go if I need to, but for everyday driving I like the extra options on the inside. Just a matter of what you need I guess.
When I was looking at trucks a few weeks ago, I noticed that the Level II still had the "old" driveshaft that is notorious for problems. The FX4 next to it had the updated one. And who knows if the Torsen diff. will hold up for 150K? But I think that overall, the Level II is only worth it if you DO absolutely spend most of your time off road. I personally picked the FX4 and used the extra cash for more convenience options. I can still drive anywhere someone with a Level II can go if I need to, but for everyday driving I like the extra options on the inside. Just a matter of what you need I guess.
Last edited by WXboy; Aug 29, 2003 at 01:00 PM.
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FX4 Level II
The only reason I went for the level II was the Manual transfer Case. The Off-Road didn't have that option
I am not sure how much more the Level II was over the Off-Road,
But I think it was only $ 600.00 .
Anyway, I thought the Level II was fully loaded ?
what else did you get?
I saw your pics, Nice looking Truck..
I am not sure how much more the Level II was over the Off-Road,
But I think it was only $ 600.00 .
Anyway, I thought the Level II was fully loaded ?
what else did you get?
I saw your pics, Nice looking Truck..
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FX4 Level II
You are right...the manual tranny / manual t-case option is only on the Level II. Thanks for pointing that out. The one I looked at was almost loaded. The FX4 I ended up buying added a 6-disc changer and an interior and wheels I liked better for the same price. So I guess the Level II package is only a $750 option or so...it's pretty cool but I just didn't really need it because I don't do hardcore off-roading. I do like them though.
