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Old 02-09-2010, 06:49 PM
EGbuff EGbuff is offline
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Default FX4 or XLT?

Im looking to get a newer ranger 4.0 4x4 in the next 6 to 8 months. What are the differences , if any, between the fx4 and the xlt? Im also looking to do a lift for it but not sure how much or what kind, ultimately I want 33 inch tires. Will 33's need a transmission re-gearing? Any kind of input would be great!!!
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Old 02-09-2010, 07:10 PM
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2001-2009 Ranger Model Break Down

2001-2003 XLT
Includes all of the options offered on Edge plus: Power Equipment Group: power windows/locks/mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry XLT Appearance Group: P225/70R15 OWL All-Season Tires, 15" Chrome Steel Wheels Front Cloth Sport Bucket Seats AM/FM Stereo Dual Media w/Clock AM/FM Stereo In-Dash 6-disc CD Player w/Clock

2003 FX4 essentially is the same as the 2001-2002 XLT 4x4 Off Road model

2002 Fx4-2003 Fx4 Level II skid plates

2004-2005
XLT
2.3L DOHC 4-cylinder engine • Air conditioning • Black bar-style grille insert and grille surround (4x2) • Black “styled” sideview mirrors • Black honeycomb-mesh grille insert with chromed grille surround (4x4) • Chrome front and rear bumpers (4x4) • Black front tow hooks (4x4) • Fog lamps (4x4) • Color-coordinated carpet and floor mats • AM/FM stereo with single-CD player • Cloth 60/40 split seat • Rear jump seats (4-door SuperCab)

2004-2005 FX4

FX4 OFF-ROAD
4.0L SOHC V6 engine • Limited-slip rear axle • Black honeycomb-mesh grille insert with chromed grille surround • Black wheel-lip moldings • 2 skid plates • Premium shocks • Black side step bars • 16" 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheels with P255/70R16 all-terrain OWL tires • AM/FM stereo/single-CD player with clock • Color-coordinated carpet and floor mats • Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with speed control • Power Equipment Group • Rear vinyl jump seats • Sliding rear window

FX4 LEVEL II
4.0L SOHC V6 engine • Torsen® limited-slip rear axle • Black honeycomb-mesh grille insert with body-color grille surround • Silver-tone front tow hooks • Black rear tow hook • 15" Alcoa® forged-aluminum wheels with BFGoodrich® T/A KO 31" x 10.5" all-terrain RWL tires • 3 skid plates • Bilstein® shocks • Front cloth sport bucket seats • Chromed shifter on manual transmission • AM/FM stereo/cassette/single-CD player with MP3 capability • Black vinyl slush-type floor mats
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:07 PM
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Fx4 IS an XLT but with more options.
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Old 02-10-2010, 04:43 AM
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Fx4 IS an XLT but with more options.
The base FX4 is the same as an XLT. There isn't an option you can't get on an XLT that you can't get on a FX4.

Now when you step up to a FX4 Level II, then you get more goodies.


Remember, the '09+ Ranger's don't have the Level II, but the parts that came standard on earlier FX4 Level II's are options.
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