Hey, better than opening a new one, right?

 

lol... yeah... I reopened one when I first joined... it had been like 2 years since it had been posted on... needless to say I felt stupid, lol

 

Someone help me out here, why would it matter how old the thread is if the topic is still valid and someone wants more info, or wants to add something? Why would you feel stupid?

 

Doesnt the FX4 come standard with the 3.73 limitied slip? I know mine has it along with the stiffer shocks and skid plates.

 

FX4 does NOT sit any higher. Same stance as a factory 4x4 from factory.

Comes standard with 5.4 3v and 3.73 gears and rear LS. You can get these as an option on any model.

Shocks are the sames. 32mm valving front and 34mm valving rear IIRC. No difference with other models

FX4 comes standard with leather interior, flow through console, and a "special" instrument cluster. All can be done as an option on any model, or done through the aftermarket.

"Skid plates" = plastic splash guards. Better then nothing, but they are what we call "splash guards". It aint gunna "skid", thats for sure. Again, these can be put on any model, not just fx4.

Hope this helps some.

Oh, and can't forget the stickers and badging.

 

Because most of the questions already have an answer in this thread or another. Doesn't bother me, but some people hate double posting and what not. Remember, you're on an online forum.

Some might feel stupid because they didn't know it was so old. I dunno. No worries though bud. I open old ones all the time.

 

I thought the leather interior was part of the FX4 Luxury option? My FX4 came with the FX4 Luxury option which included power leather captain seats, and center console.

 

your right, I'm sorry. Can honestly say I don't think I have seen an FX4 with out it though.

 

No leather in my FX4...



- NCSU

 

And now I have !

Thanks bud. I knew it was out there. Only played with a couple different ones. All had leather. Yours also has a funny hole in the roof. Escape hatch ?

 

No leather in my FX4 and my factory skid plates aren't plastic either. ???

 

Are the coils on the 4x4 the same as the 2wd? Is it just the strut that is different? Front at least.

 

Ya know, I didn't really want the moonroof, but now that I have it, I love it! Especially on one of those nice, warm, sunny spring days....

- NCSU

 

Don't feel like arguing technicalities. Its not a "skid plate" but a splash guard. Try skidding it over a rock obstacle. They are thin, and not going to protect you from much. Like I said, better then nothing. I would rather make my own outta some 1/4 thick steel.

Good question. I know 4x4 gains some lift, but I don't know if its the strut or coil. I would guess its the strut, but could be wrong. Maybe a whole new coilover all together.

 

[QUOTE=MercedesTech;3532345]Don't feel like arguing technicalities. Its not a "skid plate" but a splash guard. Try skidding it over a rock obstacle. They are thin, and not going to protect you from much. Like I said, better then nothing. I would rather make my own outta some 1/4 thick steel.

Since they are metal, probably 1/8" by the looks of them, I would say a little better than plastic. Just wanted to clear that technicality up. If someone was thinking of ordering skid plates as an option and saw your post saying they were plastic that's a bit misleading. IMO.