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Mar 19, 2017 | 03:46 PM

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Americal_Vet

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To each his own I always say. In previous trucks with FX4 package, I've never had any issues with the Rancho shocks, glad to have the skid plates, and the HDC has come in handy. As for the stickers/decals, don't bother me at all.

Mar 19, 2017 | 04:44 PM

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tomfordgt

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Originally Posted by Karl4Cat

A lot of manufacturers have websites that are very slow to update when a new redesign comes out. Let us know if you find they have something Tom...

I'll post what Bilstein tells me. Do you know if the DRW trucks and the SRW trucks use the same shocks?

Mar 19, 2017 | 05:31 PM

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Chris Crews

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When ordering is requesting just the skid plates something they will ask if I want or will I have to go in knowing about this? Which obviously I do now.

Mar 19, 2017 | 05:37 PM

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System

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Originally Posted by Chris Crews

When ordering is requesting just the skid plates something they will ask if I want or will I have to go in knowing about this? Which obviously I do now.

It's an option on the Ford build and price just like any other option.

Mar 19, 2017 | 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl4Cat

It's an option on the Ford build and price just like any other option.

wow I must have over looked it! I shall check again. Thanks my man

Mar 19, 2017 | 05:56 PM

#51

System

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No worries. I'm just happy it's a stand alone option again. It was before the 11-16's but they got rid of it for that gen. Another option that used to be stand alone was the sway bar. You could order it without the camper package. No more on that one though...

Mar 20, 2017 | 05:11 PM

#52

System

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Here's a couple threads from the last 24 hours about the FX4 shocks if anyone is interested.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...at-shocks.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-inferior.html

Mar 20, 2017 | 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl4Cat

That's some scary stuff. Thanks to reading this forum prior to me ordering, directed me to stay away from the crappy FX4 pkg. I will prob do Bilstiens down the road, my wallet is in recovery mode right now.

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Mar 21, 2017 | 06:32 AM

#54

fordmantpw

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I skipped the FX4 package because the standard 4x4 sticker looks better with my Caribou accent.

Mar 21, 2017 | 07:29 AM

#55

44Dan44

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Can I order the FX4 package with sticker only?
This guy has Rancho shocks methinks

Mar 21, 2017 | 07:32 AM

#56

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Can I order the FX4 package with sticker only?
This guy has Rancho shocks methinks https://youtu.be/vjE-wHsjZ_E

I'd say no you can't, but....
Why can't you just go to your dealer, he can lookup the part# and order them for you!?!?

Mar 21, 2017 | 07:37 AM

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44Dan44

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I'd say no you can't, but....
Why can't you just go to your dealer, he can lookup the part# and order them for you!?!?

Was a joke for a special someone (who I'm certain will chime in soon) thanks though for attempting to help.

Mar 21, 2017 | 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl4Cat

I think I also said the same. Did you miss that too? It's relatively small number for sure. Just more than the standard black OEM shocks.

I wouldn't be surprised if the average driver never even notices they are bad. Shocks go bad gradually and the real notice is after you change them.

Very seldom in my years in new car dealers did I have a customer come in saying my shocks are bad.

I just searched for 10 minutes and I can't even find my pictures I posted when I changed out the the special FX-4 shocks for some good Bilstein's

Mar 21, 2017 | 08:52 PM

#59

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Originally Posted by lotsofords

yes it is. I got my truck and it has it

Good to know that it is finally offered in the DRW, although I don't have a need for it.
With the next truck I sure wish they would put an electronic locker in the DRW.

Mar 21, 2017 | 08:54 PM

#60

porthole

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Originally Posted by Karl4Cat

Righto on the HDC. I had the FX4 on my last truck just to get the skids as they weren't a stand alone on the 11-16's. Never used HDC in 5 years of ownership and had 3 of 4 of my Rancho branded shocks blow at around 900 miles after my first tow. Went to Bilstein 5100's after that and all was well. On the box sticker thing, I'm not a fan of either. I left the FX4 sticker on my 12 but pulled the 4X4 sticker from my 17 when I got it home. They come off very easily when new. I agree, they do look better than the previous gen but I wanted to be completely sticker free on this truck. Now that they are off, I much prefer the look...

I don't recall if skid plates only were available when I ordered my 11 DRW.
But then again I thought I was getting something worthwhile.

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