hey guys, i am new here from MI and have been kicking around the idea of selling my ranger for a 04+ FX4 F-150. I would be looking at getting a used one under 50,000 miles, would prefer the FX4 package, extended cab or 4 door, and it HAS to have the center console with the floor shifter! I love that idea!!

Anyway, is there anything i should know before looking/test driving them? Should i look into a 05 rather than an 04? What would be a reasonable price for one with the options i listed?

If i do get one i plan on putting a 7-8" lift on it with 37's. And a bunch of other goodies. Oh, does anyone know the rating of the front diff on the 04+ FX4's? I know on my ranger the front diff is a D35, so i cant really run much bigger than 35's lol.

Any input is appreciated!

oh here are some specs/pics of the ranger...





01 Ranger, 4x4 Offroad, 4 dr.
4" Superlift with stainless skid
3" Body Lift
15x10 DC-1s
35x12.50 ProComp MudTerrains
Colormatched Valances/Mirrors
Various Billet/Chrome items on interior/exterior
4.10 gears
4.0/auto trans

i hope i can get 14-15k for it

 

hey i remember you from ranger forums lol
anyway i would try and get an 05, as for the front end im not sure what diff is in these trucks :o i think it might be a D44, as for the lift your goin to want the Rize Industries! click the pic in my sig
o and welcome

 

That truck looks familiar...

My son is selling his to get into a full size as well.

 

Yep, 04 was the first year, so they got some things better by 05. try to pick up an 05.

 

The front diff is a reversed 8.8

 

haha, thats crazy - what was your user name there? Mine is 01xltranger4x4. Thanks for the welcome and info, your truck is badass!



Thats good to know, seeing that the 8.8 is stronger than a d44.


What exactly did they update from 04 to 05? Thanks for the welcome everyone!!

How do you guys think this f-150 is - as far as the pics and the description? It has EVERYTHING i want! Plus is an 05 and its a killer deal.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=64

 

Most of the changes were for vibrations, brake problems, that type of thing. The front calipers on the 04 are smaller. they made some drive shaft changes.

 

my user name was flyinfx4 on ranger-forums, thanks for the compliment! judging by your ranger im sure your 150 is goin to look sweet!

 

Definitely try to get an 05+ since they seem to have the bugs worked out that were in some of the 04 F150s.

 

hmm, very interesting. Thanks for the info. Im waiting on a call back from that dealer about the truck i posted.

Do any of you know anyone who would be interested in my ranger? lol.
Never seen any offroading, 48K, No rust on frame or underside, etc. Never been in an accident.. Its going to be sad to see her go!

 

It should be if i do indeed get one!

Thanks for the info guys, this forum is awesome!

 

Oh this is my dads user name btw. I have yet to make my own since i do not have an f150 yet.

hence the user name 05HarleySD4x4 - (his truck)



2005 f-250 PSD 6.0 Harley Davidson Edition
4" BDS lift
35x13.50 ATZs
Stock 20" rims
XLT Billet grill
a ton more i dont feel like adding lol.

 

LOL.

+2mm bigger per piston.

 

Yep, but big enough that some wheels do not interchange. And I guess it made a difference, or they would not have made the change.

 

Well the stupid dealer never called me back, so it looks like i am back to looking again..

Anyone know of a 04+ fx4 in Michigan? I already looked at the classifieds on here.