What does the FX4 package really include?
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
this only applies to 2004+ trucks. the 2004 and older body style trucks, the FX4 package was a convenience group you could buy on top of the base model...that is why you see a "Lariat FX4"
starting in 2004, the FX4 became it's own model. It is the bridge between the XLT and a Lariat...basically a FX4 is a upgraded XLT...but can be fully decked out like a Lariat (which an XLT cannot)
Interior:
The FX4 takes the best features of the F-150 and puts them all into 1 package. IMO, this makes it the most cost effective, and most usefull F-150 currently built.
Hope this helps you out some
starting in 2004, the FX4 became it's own model. It is the bridge between the XLT and a Lariat...basically a FX4 is a upgraded XLT...but can be fully decked out like a Lariat (which an XLT cannot)
Interior:
Custom Black + Carbon Fiber Dash
Grey or Black Seats (cloth or leather)
Inst. Cluster says FX4 (if it has center shifter)
Exterior:Grey or Black Seats (cloth or leather)
Inst. Cluster says FX4 (if it has center shifter)
Textured Black Wheel Flares
Paint to match bumpers
17", 18", 20" "FX4" specific rims
32" tires (275/65/18 & 275/55/20 are most prevalent)
FX4 sticker on bedsides
XL "H" bar grille with painted surround
5.4 Triton fender emblems
Drivetrain:Paint to match bumpers
17", 18", 20" "FX4" specific rims
32" tires (275/65/18 & 275/55/20 are most prevalent)
FX4 sticker on bedsides
XL "H" bar grille with painted surround
5.4 Triton fender emblems
5.4 3v motor standard
3.73 LS rear-end
3.55 LS rear-end if your truck came with 20's from the factory (some exceptions, but a pretty general rule)
Different shocks from normal 4x4
Heavy Duty Tow Package standard
skidplate
You can pretty much get everything in the above list on any other F-150 version. But you have to pay the premium for it. 3.73 LS rear-end
3.55 LS rear-end if your truck came with 20's from the factory (some exceptions, but a pretty general rule)
Different shocks from normal 4x4
Heavy Duty Tow Package standard
skidplate
The FX4 takes the best features of the F-150 and puts them all into 1 package. IMO, this makes it the most cost effective, and most usefull F-150 currently built.
Hope this helps you out some
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Tylus nailed it
everything he said
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If I were to be buying an 09 what is exactly what I would be buying!
everything he said
The FX4 takes the best features of the F-150 and puts them all into 1 package. IMO, this makes it the most cost effective, and most usefull F-150 currently built.
If I were to be buying an 09 what is exactly what I would be buying!
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
@ air1jpg
yes...Ford spec'd the 20's for 3.55 gears...but then guys like you have the 3.73...and nobody knows why.
just consider yourself lucky IMO.
I almost wonder if it might be a 2007+ model thing, and the 2006 and older get 3.73 period
yes...Ford spec'd the 20's for 3.55 gears...but then guys like you have the 3.73...and nobody knows why.
just consider yourself lucky IMO.
I almost wonder if it might be a 2007+ model thing, and the 2006 and older get 3.73 period
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Is it possible that dealers may have just switched rims and tires around?
Tuned
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I almost wonder if it might be a 2007+ model thing, and the 2006 and older get 3.73 period[/quote]
Possiably.....
Possiably.....
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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yeah
but some guys have build sheets showing the 20's and the 3.73 gears
but according to Ford, that supposedly isn't possible...so
but some guys have build sheets showing the 20's and the 3.73 gears
but according to Ford, that supposedly isn't possible...so
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Sick 'n Tired
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Might be...according to my build sheet I paid extra for 3.55 gears matched with 20" rims...
Fleet Mechanic
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Rik
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From: SE Georgia
like I said...it's completely random. Ford says 1 thing...and then you find a truck that was completely built differently
it could even be something as simple as Dearborne trucks vs. the other plant
btw, if you do a gear swap, only do a 4.10 or deeper gearset. 3.73 is so close to 3.55 gears that you won't really notice a change
Tuned
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I wouldn't be surprised if some dealers did that, if any of them did, I hope they adjusted the speedometer as well. The window sticker on my truck had the 3.73LS and the 20" rims listed in the optional equipment section.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Jacksonville, FL
like I said...it's completely random. Ford says 1 thing...and then you find a truck that was completely built differently
it could even be something as simple as Dearborne trucks vs. the other plant
btw, if you do a gear swap, only do a 4.10 or deeper gearset. 3.73 is so close to 3.55 gears that you won't really notice a change
sorry off topic i know!
