The suspension question of the day
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The suspension question of the day
I am a fairly new owner of 2004 Ranger FX4 lvl 1. Didn't know about levels until yesturday. Looking for a suspension lift, and I only wanna run 33's. The truck is stock at the moment, just want to give it bigger stance so I can go off roading. Any help?????
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What the heck is a Level I?
Do you have an FX4?
Now regarding your tires, I have been asking this same question for days and can tell you this.
It is not so much the tire height as the width that causes problems.
For me a 4x4 lift is not in the budget, but I do want some bigger mud tires.
I am going to go with 33x10.5 BFG M/T and hope I will not even have to crank up the torsion bars.
Others that are running the same have had very little or no rubbing problems.
Now forget about that Level I stuff unless you want to be in the club with the FX2 crowd.
Fun, but it is not a real Ford moniker.
Do you have an FX4?
Now regarding your tires, I have been asking this same question for days and can tell you this.
It is not so much the tire height as the width that causes problems.
For me a 4x4 lift is not in the budget, but I do want some bigger mud tires.
I am going to go with 33x10.5 BFG M/T and hope I will not even have to crank up the torsion bars.
Others that are running the same have had very little or no rubbing problems.
Now forget about that Level I stuff unless you want to be in the club with the FX2 crowd.
Fun, but it is not a real Ford moniker.
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There are 2 fx4's since 2002.
In 2002 there was the offroad package and the fx4 offroad package...
now there is fx4 level 1 and fx4 level 2
The level 2 gets all the goodies like 31spline axle bilsteins etc.
I forget what the level 1 gets... maybe skid plates and .... umm someone help me out here...
Rand
In 2002 there was the offroad package and the fx4 offroad package...
now there is fx4 level 1 and fx4 level 2
The level 2 gets all the goodies like 31spline axle bilsteins etc.
I forget what the level 1 gets... maybe skid plates and .... umm someone help me out here...
Rand
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Neil's point is that the '03+ FX4 is not accutally officially labeled 'level 1'. I think it's a reasonable term to use to help keep things straight. Somebody at Ford really does deserve a charlie-horse for the whole FX4 naming bit..
'03+ FX4s are basically '02- ORPs, as you mentioned. That means 28-spline 8.8" rears w/ a conventional clutch LS, the 4.0L V6, supercab, and 4x4. Also I think the tilt wheel w/ cruise was standard. I know I had to go FX4 or better if I wanted cruise and wanted to shop from dealer stock.
'03+ FX4s are basically '02- ORPs, as you mentioned. That means 28-spline 8.8" rears w/ a conventional clutch LS, the 4.0L V6, supercab, and 4x4. Also I think the tilt wheel w/ cruise was standard. I know I had to go FX4 or better if I wanted cruise and wanted to shop from dealer stock.
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Originally Posted by Rand
now there is fx4 level 1 and fx4 level 2
IMHO calling it a Level I is even more confusing it's a Ranger FX4
for 2004 with that package you got above the Ranger XLT content
2 skid plates | 2 tow hooks | black nostril grill with chrome surround
chrome bumpers | black wheel lip moldings (styleside only)
245/75-16 tires | premium gas shocks | fog lamps | shift on the fly 4x4
side step bars | LS rear | black guage cluster with white accents
AM/FM stereo CD player w/ clock | carpeted flooring with mats
60/40 seat | PEG | A/C
Some of those items are actually deleted in a Level II - some are just different
For 2004 an FX4 was available only in a super cab and with a 4.0
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I have a 2000 XLT with the Offroad package which, from what I understand, is the same as your FX4. I currently have 265/75/16 on my truck which is roughly equivalent to a 32"x10.50 in height and I do not have any issues with rubbing. There is a shiny spot on the upper control arms, but I have yet to hear any rubbing or see a mark on the tire. I have read in many places that 285/75/16 will fit with minor rubbing and those are roughly equivalent to a 33x12.50 in height but I couldn't get my tire shop to attempt mounting them.
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all in all it comes down to the backspacing of your rim and wut the offset and weight of tire might do to your drivetrain/suspension. with factory wheels you are definitely going to rub with 12.50 IF you can find anyone that will mount them on a 7" width rim. i believe, dont quote me on this, you can fit 12.50s with a 3"-3.5" backspacing or less. ofcourse, with your tire now stickin out farther then a two day old turtle head(is that possible? lol) you are reaking(sp) havoc on the stock components.
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