FX4 package is a waste
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FX4 package is a waste
The FX4 package includes rancho shocks and skid plates. I drove a truck with the FX4 before buying my truck and the ride was harsh with those shocks. I like the ride much better with the plain Ford shocks. The ride is great even when I tow my 11,000 pound trailer with the plain shocks. I would suggest ordering the skid plate package and call it a day. If you want to change the ride you can buy the Rancho adjustable shocks after the purchase for less than the FX4 package price and you will be able to dial in your ride.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Just my 2 cents worth.
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Agreed! I ordered mine with just the skid plate package, and avoided having to order different tires to suite Ford. Once I got my truck, added better shocks, steering damper, and wheels/tires.
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Originally Posted by KenB
Doesn't the ride in most trucks improve when you add weight?
If the shock is too stiff it will be harsh empty but good under heavy load. If the shock is too soft it will be smooth empty but it will buck under a heavy load. If the shock is adjustable you can have the best of both worlds. You can make them stiff for hauling and soft for empty driving.
The stock Ford shocks; so far, have been acceptable for no load and heavy load rides. I may still upgrade to the adjustable Ranchos for optimum performance for empty and heavy loads but I am still very impressed. You can't soften those stinking FX4 Ranchos for unloaded driving which is 90 percent of what people do with these trucks any way! The ride is absolutely harsh with the Ranchos that come with the Ford FX4 package!
Last edited by dhelm72; Jun 4, 2005 at 10:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by KenB
mmmm....... I thought a too soft shock on a truck doing a major tow would just squat and stay there.
Why not go with Bilstein's oe replacements.
Why not go with Bilstein's oe replacements.
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Originally Posted by KenB
mmmm....... I thought a too soft shock on a truck doing a major tow would just squat and stay there.
Why not go with Bilstein's oe replacements.
Why not go with Bilstein's oe replacements.
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Originally Posted by dhelm72
No way! a shock has nothing to do with load leveling. You can take your shocks off right now in your driveway with no jacks under the truck and it will sit right where it is right now!
I've heard more than one truck expert ask what type of shock will keep their truck's rear end from squatting with a full load in the bed.
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I gotta agree. If I had it to over again, I would order the skid plate package and upgrade to Rancho 9000x shocks post-purchase. I'll end up doing that anyway very soon, after I change out the BFG Rugged Trails....
Live and learn!
Live and learn!
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dhelm72,
I don't want to turn this into a debate about shocks, or do I need a lesson in -what's a shock- and what happens when I take it off?
Must just be I've ridden in/drove more vehicles that were riding on their axles with heavy loads and softee shocks than you have.
Like I wrote, and you ignored that part-
You want a good shock? Get some oe Bilstein's.
Have a real good day now ya hear.
I don't want to turn this into a debate about shocks, or do I need a lesson in -what's a shock- and what happens when I take it off?
Must just be I've ridden in/drove more vehicles that were riding on their axles with heavy loads and softee shocks than you have.
Like I wrote, and you ignored that part-
You want a good shock? Get some oe Bilstein's.
Have a real good day now ya hear.