fx4 confusion
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Rhode Island
I know on the 08's like others have stated the FX4 is an actual trim level. Prior to 08 it was an option package. In reference to the shocks, all literature I've seen stated the shock were Rancho "branded". To me "branded" is the operative word meaning exactly what Mr. Lomax said. That is, Ford shocks painted white with Rancho stickers and a cheesy red plastic cover.
Now when I ordered my 08 F350 last week I opted for a Lariat with the Off Road Package. This includeds the skid plates but also requires you to select an A/T tire and ls axle. So basically I have what amounts to an 07-earlier FX4 package without the bling-bling shocks.
Now when I ordered my 08 F350 last week I opted for a Lariat with the Off Road Package. This includeds the skid plates but also requires you to select an A/T tire and ls axle. So basically I have what amounts to an 07-earlier FX4 package without the bling-bling shocks.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: NH
As far as the 06 model (dont know about previous years) goes:
Front and rear skid plates (transfer case and fuel tank)
+
Rancho? shocks
+
limited slip rear (3.73 on F250SRW W/5.4)
+
fender sticker = FX4
+
Off road "tire" option (this can also be optioned seperately)
FX4 has always been pronounced "ef ex" (at least here in NewEngland)
The steering damper became standard equipment in 04/05 models
Manual hubs/manual transfer case are all seperate options or requirements and do not relate to ordering of the FX4 pkg.
As you all know options and items vary grately with year/build dates, models, dealer location etc..and whatever ford may have left on the shelf to finish a run. So to summarize we all have different trucks hahaha
DAVE67FD
Front and rear skid plates (transfer case and fuel tank)
+
Rancho? shocks
+
limited slip rear (3.73 on F250SRW W/5.4)
+
fender sticker = FX4
+
Off road "tire" option (this can also be optioned seperately)
FX4 has always been pronounced "ef ex" (at least here in NewEngland)
The steering damper became standard equipment in 04/05 models
Manual hubs/manual transfer case are all seperate options or requirements and do not relate to ordering of the FX4 pkg.
As you all know options and items vary grately with year/build dates, models, dealer location etc..and whatever ford may have left on the shelf to finish a run. So to summarize we all have different trucks hahaha
DAVE67FD
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Joined: Dec 2002
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[QUOTE=Irelands child]FX4 is simply the updated version of the 4x4 Off Road package - Rancho Shocks are the only significant difference Ford could tell me over my '01 Off Road 4x4.[QUOTE=Irelands child]
I second this. Updated 4x4 Off Road Package. They justed used FX4 instead of 4x4 Off Road
I second this. Updated 4x4 Off Road Package. They justed used FX4 instead of 4x4 Off Road
