Wryan, that's a nice REAL FX4 package on that XLT.

I've had the chance to compare both of the shocks that I speak of side by side (see my gallery). No comparison. The shocks weren't the only reason I kept the truck I did but it was a factor. I did like the skid plates off of the FX4 and kept them. Once again just my 2 cents. Your results may vary.

 

Gear, your truck is extremely nice looking as well, love the mountains in the background and thanks for the compliment but as you pointed out I'm only a lowly XLT.

Can someone please pass the "Lariat" decals?

 

since when is a loaded Lariat a plain 4X4? Hell, I may put FX4 stickers on mine. I've already got FX4 wheels, skid plates and posi, just don't have the shocks. The FX4 isn't anything that is really special.

 

As for the year question, 2003s have heater ducts running under the front seats to the back seats. 2002s have no heat to the back seats. Mine doesn't anyway.

 

My 2001 has heat ducts under the seats.