Is this a Level II or a standard FX4?
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Is this a Level II or a standard FX4?
As you can see (assuming the link works)
http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/deta...Ztbz1SYW5nZXI-
It doesnt say "level II" but it does have the Alcoa wheels, red seat inserts and chrome tow hooks. I havent seen the truck in person to tell what rearend it has (28 or 31 spline). Is there a dead give away in the VIN that will tell me if its an FX4 or an FX4 LII?
Ok, link doesnt work right now. The vehicle in Question is a 2006 Supercab that says FX4 Off Road on it, but it has the above mentioned items that only the FX4 Level II had (or so I thought).
http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/deta...Ztbz1SYW5nZXI-
It doesnt say "level II" but it does have the Alcoa wheels, red seat inserts and chrome tow hooks. I havent seen the truck in person to tell what rearend it has (28 or 31 spline). Is there a dead give away in the VIN that will tell me if its an FX4 or an FX4 LII?
Ok, link doesnt work right now. The vehicle in Question is a 2006 Supercab that says FX4 Off Road on it, but it has the above mentioned items that only the FX4 Level II had (or so I thought).
Last edited by Ray H; 08-29-2007 at 10:17 PM.
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Its a level II for sure Look at the seats and guages on top of what's already been said. But The alcoas in 06-07 aren't a dead giveway. In those two years you could order alcoas in the standard FX4 package. Oh and I paid 18,500 for my level II brand new in 04. I wouldn't touch that truck for mor than 15-16K
~HJ
~HJ
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Wow, $15000-$16000, Have you guys priced trucks lately? Around here you cant touch a decent truck with less than 45000 miles for less than $16000 private sale, much less on a dealer lot. Maybe its just the location. I actually started out shopping in the $14000 range and quickly decided that if I wanted to stay in the low mileage (less than 30000) I was going to have to ramp it up some. If you think $19000 is expensive for a Ranger with 9000 miles, try shopping for a Toyota or Nissan. I was looking at a 2005 Nissan Frontier with 44000 miles. They wanted over $20000.
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Originally Posted by Ray H
Wow, $15000-$16000, Have you guys priced trucks lately? Around here you cant touch a decent truck with less than 45000 miles for less than $16000 private sale, much less on a dealer lot. Maybe its just the location. I actually started out shopping in the $14000 range and quickly decided that if I wanted to stay in the low mileage (less than 30000) I was going to have to ramp it up some. If you think $19000 is expensive for a Ranger with 9000 miles, try shopping for a Toyota or Nissan. I was looking at a 2005 Nissan Frontier with 44000 miles. They wanted over $20000.
BTW ^ That is the truck I sold for 11,500.
~HJ
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Wish I'd been around for that deal.
Please excuse my remedial questions, Im trying to learn what I can about Rangers before buying one. Ive looked at several and have decided that for my purposes, I should just go ahead and get a LII. Later this week Im traveling to look at an 02 FX4 with automatic. Ive read about the problems with the 02 and Torsens with the manuals. Has anyone had similar problems with the 02 Torsens with the automatic? Is it something to be concerned about?
I would also like the option of retrofitting rear disc brakes (one of the reasons Ive decided to stick with the LII). Ive read that there is a spacing problem with adapting Explorer discs to the 02 31 spline 8.8. Whats going on with this?
Please excuse my remedial questions, Im trying to learn what I can about Rangers before buying one. Ive looked at several and have decided that for my purposes, I should just go ahead and get a LII. Later this week Im traveling to look at an 02 FX4 with automatic. Ive read about the problems with the 02 and Torsens with the manuals. Has anyone had similar problems with the 02 Torsens with the automatic? Is it something to be concerned about?
I would also like the option of retrofitting rear disc brakes (one of the reasons Ive decided to stick with the LII). Ive read that there is a spacing problem with adapting Explorer discs to the 02 31 spline 8.8. Whats going on with this?
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Originally Posted by Ray H
Wish I'd been around for that deal.
Please excuse my remedial questions, Im trying to learn what I can about Rangers before buying one. Ive looked at several and have decided that for my purposes, I should just go ahead and get a LII. Later this week Im traveling to look at an 02 FX4 with automatic. Ive read about the problems with the 02 and Torsens with the manuals. Has anyone had similar problems with the 02 Torsens with the automatic? Is it something to be concerned about?
I would also like the option of retrofitting rear disc brakes (one of the reasons Ive decided to stick with the LII). Ive read that there is a spacing problem with adapting Explorer discs to the 02 31 spline 8.8. Whats going on with this?
Please excuse my remedial questions, Im trying to learn what I can about Rangers before buying one. Ive looked at several and have decided that for my purposes, I should just go ahead and get a LII. Later this week Im traveling to look at an 02 FX4 with automatic. Ive read about the problems with the 02 and Torsens with the manuals. Has anyone had similar problems with the 02 Torsens with the automatic? Is it something to be concerned about?
I would also like the option of retrofitting rear disc brakes (one of the reasons Ive decided to stick with the LII). Ive read that there is a spacing problem with adapting Explorer discs to the 02 31 spline 8.8. Whats going on with this?
As far as pricing goes, I picked my 02 up for $8500, which was a hell of a deal. The 02's i believe should be in the $11,000-12,000 range and if they aren't, walk away. I can tell you I wouldn't pay more than $14,000 for one and there are plenty out there for that price.
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Originally Posted by wolfman00
another give away is the black interior and stainless towhooks
wolfman, Ive been looking at mostly automatics because thats what seems to be out there but I did find an 03 twin stick that I may take a drive to see. The two sticks seem to be a rare animal around here also.
99ranger4X4, Ive been into building and offroading Jeeps for a number of years and Ive done the axle swap thing so I know the deal with that, you have to admit, it would be much easier to just swap brake hardware and be done with it, if thats the case with all the 31 spline 8.8s.
Last edited by Ray H; 09-02-2007 at 11:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by Ray H
Not true. The 02 FX4 im looking at this week ($10500) is black exterior but has a tan interior. I know thats uncommon, I havent decided how I feel about the tan, I'll have to see it in person.