Looking to buy a brand new Ranger, and the dealer helped me work out a price that I can either get the Sport trim with the FX4 Offroad package or the XLT trim with 4x4 at the same cost. Wondering which would be more cost-effective? Also the FX4 come with a higher Limited Slip Ratio, which I heard decreases mileage?

Thanks in advance.

Get the Fx4.

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Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders and bedsides. Tube bumper.
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fx4 for sure man

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

Any particular reason why? I was thinking the same thing. It seems that package has alot more to offer. The only thing the XLT has that I prefer is the chrome grille and step bars. I guess thats always something I can do aftermarket, though...

it a better more desired truck all around.

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Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders and bedsides. Tube bumper.
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Good stuff. I think I'll probably go for it. Maybe I'll look into the adding the step bars into the build. Not too worried about the chrome grille right now. Any word on how the Limited Slip will affect my mileage, though?

all that stuff is interchangable. easy to do. and Limited slips dont help mileage. Gears do effect MPG in a small way though.

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Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders and bedsides. Tube bumper.
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its pretty much minimal tho but if ur seriously worried about it then id get the non l/s one but imo the l/s is worth the MINIMAL mpg drop

i cant tell u how much of a difference it is tho lol

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

Yes, definitely. I guess the FX4 is just an all around more worthy buy. Its got the fender flares, too! Thanks alot for your help, dude!

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If it's that small of a MPG drop, I'm sure I can make up for it when I throw the CAI in. I'm sure it's worth it. No point in getting the offroad package without the Limited Slip, right? :P

It is one of the sexiest rangers for sure.

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also dont buy the CAI. Get a programmer. Then the CAI AFTER you throw a tuner in it.

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Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders and bedsides. Tube bumper.
R.I.P. Jeff Ashton. 1992-2011

A programmer? I apologize I don't fully understand all the parts and mods just yet. This is going to be my first truck (second vehicle ever). Also going to be the first time I'll be doing my own mods. I'm excited but there's alot to learn!

dude no prob thats what we are here for. Here check this out

They arent cheap but they are totally worth it.

http://www.sctflash.com/#2

https://www.diablosport.com/

These arent gimmics they actually work.

After you get one of them, then if you want get a CAI.

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Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders and bedsides. Tube bumper.
R.I.P. Jeff Ashton. 1992-2011

absolutely

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

This looks great: http://www.sctflash.com/products.php?PID=11&VID=

On the front page for the SCT site, though. It doesn't let me search for Rangers. The only Ford vehicles searchable are "F-Series", "F-Series Superduty" & "Mustang". Will this still be compatible with the Ranger?

They do have a ranger option. It just depends on the year of your truck as they dont make tuners for all years. The tuners are vehicle specific.

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Mods to come: Camburg entry 6.0 system. FiberwerkX Fenders and bedsides. Tube bumper.
R.I.P. Jeff Ashton. 1992-2011