97-03 fx4 and reg 4x4???
Just wondering what was different on a fx4 in these years, I'm guessing shocks but what else?
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I'm pretty sure the only difference was the Rancho shocks, LS differential and additional skid plates, other then the obvious cosmetics.
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Originally Posted by ChrisT
(Post 3695845)
I'm pretty sure the only difference was the Rancho shocks, LS differential and additional skid plates, other then the obvious cosmetics.
Cosmetic wise the 17" FX4 wheels and the stickers on the box were the only two changes. |
don't forget about the steering dampner
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In 2000 I bought a new 4x4 and the off road model had skid plates and 17" wheels. I preferred the regular model because I thought the 16" wheels that year looked better and since it had a 3.55 rear, I didn't want the effect of larger wheels on the gearing. My standard 4x4 had traction lok.
The 2002 that I bought last week is a FX4. I was wondering about the Rancho shocks. I thought the previous owner had installed them. I think this truck rides a little stiffer probably because of those shocks. |
Originally Posted by tarajerame
(Post 3696048)
don't forget about the steering dampner
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...And the Dark Shadow Grey two-tone.
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it wasnt always dark shadow gray.... some have silver or tan 2-tone
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
(Post 3696048)
don't forget about the steering dampner
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Originally Posted by ChrisT
(Post 3695845)
I'm pretty sure the only difference was the Rancho shocks, LS differential and additional skid plates, other then the obvious cosmetics.
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http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...a3d6c5a2e4.jpg
<Br> my fx4 came with the rancho shock but they werent that good so i put 4 new rough country shocks, black trim and a sun roof. |
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...dd40c690-1.jpg
my fx4 came with the ranchos but i took those out and got the rough country shocks. it also came with a sun roof |
Originally Posted by 70BOSS302
(Post 3702124)
?? - What steering dampner
Originally Posted by scotyg
(Post 3707347)
im pretty sure they dont come with one.
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I went with Edelbrock IAS shocks. World of difference.
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Originally Posted by kaboom10
(Post 3749043)
I went with Edelbrock IAS shocks. World of difference.
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Originally Posted by Roadie
(Post 3749149)
I presume you mean a better quality ride. My 02 FX4 rides harder than I like, harder than my 2000 standard supercab 4x4. I'm tempted to change the shocks to make it ride better. The Edelbrocks are probably a very good choice for my preferences.
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
(Post 3748059)
so only the 3/4 ton and larger trucks came with the steering dampner???
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Originally Posted by JohnBoy88
(Post 3704473)
...And the Dark Shadow Grey two-tone.
also i think alot of the fx4 have the 4wd shifter lever on the floor like mine. |
Mine doesn't. It has the switch.
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Mine has the switch as well.
Good to know about the shocks. I was wondering what was making the truck ride that way. |
i have a two guys i work with and we were talking about that must be they only had the option of the shift lever in the fx4 models because one guy has an 02 like mine and the other has an 03 and they have the shift lever also.
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A couple of the steering components are different between the regular 4x4 and the offroad/fx4.
The one I know of is the idler arms are different sizes. The measurements for the regular 4x4's are 2 1/2" and the other's are 3 1/2" between the mounting bolts. I know because I ordered the wrong one.... |
Originally Posted by chris_w_2008
(Post 3759046)
also i think alot of the fx4 have the 4wd shifter lever on the floor like mine.
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I believe ESOF started being offered in 98....
My 97 which was just 4x4 had manual and my 02 FX4 had ESOF |
03 Scab FX4 here with t-case shifter on the floor.
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