AzScorpion
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Well I wouldn't say that the off road modes "are a gimmick". I've used them all and they do what they're intended to do. Now maybe they're not going to be used by everyone so they could be a useless feature but to call them a gimmick is misleading.In my experience the only real value add of FX4 is the locking rear diff and the skid plates. The off-road modes are a gimmick and the FX4 suspension is not great. Would try to save the money and get a proper suspension kit if I were to do it again. The AT tires that come stock are also mediocre.
I had all these same features on my Tacoma and never used them because,well, I hated that truck and never cared to off road all that much wth it. With my Ranger I use them often and they work great. Especially the sand mode as we go through some deep sandy washes to get to our shooting spot in the desert. Would I get stuck without it,doubtful but you can here and feel the difference when in that mode.
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