FX4 vs Lariat Ride
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FX4 vs Lariat Ride
Was at a dealership and overheard part of a conversation between a salesman and a customer about the difference in the two trucks (fx4 and lariat). One of the things the salesman said was that besides the difference in options the lariat rode nicer because it uses different shocks/springs or something.
Is this true or do they both ride the same?
Is this true or do they both ride the same?
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Yes, it's true, because the FX4 has a suspension (shocks, springs) setup for off-road use. The ride will be a little stiffer. I have the FX4 because it represented almost everything I wanted in a truck. The only difference is that I would rather forego the off-road suspension that I'm not going to use. For the moderate off-roading I would do, I'm certain the standard suspension would be fine. I mean who's really going to be rock-stomping in a SuperCrew, anyway? 
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Originally Posted by PaulC
Do you think that the stiffer shocks in the FX4 help on-pavement handling?
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I test drove both a Lariat and an FX4 back to back and the their is quite a difference in the ride the Lariat was a good bit smoother, but also felt a little sloppy around corners, whereas the FX4 seemed tighter and stiffer, more sporty I guess.
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Originally Posted by ExplorerSp0084
I test drove both a Lariat and an FX4 back to back and the their is quite a difference in the ride the Lariat was a good bit smoother, but also felt a little sloppy around corners, whereas the FX4 seemed tighter and stiffer, more sporty I guess.
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Originally Posted by aquaman
My FX4's ride smooths out a lot everytime I haul a half-yard, 1200lb load of baserock
in the box :-) It does get a bit bouncy in the back set when empty though.
in the box :-) It does get a bit bouncy in the back set when empty though.
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If you have the FX4 and want a Lariet type ride chang the shocks all 4 corners to Rancho RS 9000 and dial them in to arouund three and you will have just as good a ride as the Lariet and also will have the option of increasing them for off road due to the 9 position adjustability. You could opt for three in teh rear to counter act teh bounce and a little stiffer upfornt. For those looking to raise the front a little, if you already have the day stqar or other similar space lift then the stock replacements will work if you are looking to raise the front Rancho has a shock (RS9000) that has that feqature built in already so you only have to do one mod.
Just FYI.
Just FYI.
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