FX4 XLT302A or XLT302A locking rear and running boards?

[OxyGenIII]

So close trying to make a deal on one of two XLT302A SuperCrews.

Msrp is almost identical. What should I settle on? I like the running boards for my kid to use to hop in. I love the front steel bash plate vs the air dam look. Locking rear adding on with the running boards or FX4 package and no running boards?

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[Stevie Gee]

So close trying to make a deal on one of two XLT302A SuperCrews.

Msrp is almost identical. What should I settle on? I like the running boards for my kid to use to hop in. I love the front steel bash plate vs the air dam look. Locking rear adding on with the running boards or FX4 package and no running boards?

Get the FX4...you can add running boards later.

 

[mURmECH]

Add the running boards later..I took mine off in 30 minutes, and another 30 to install another set.

 

[t4thfavor]

So close trying to make a deal on one of two XLT302A SuperCrews.

Msrp is almost identical. What should I settle on? I like the running boards for my kid to use to hop in. I love the front steel bash plate vs the air dam look. Locking rear adding on with the running boards or FX4 package and no running boards?

My dad got a 502A with running boards and locking rear. No FX4. He was going to make this "the last truck he ever buys", and now he's saying that he's trading it in after 2 years and getting (literally) the same exact truck plus the FX4 package.

I have the FX4 and he's jealous of my Terrain Management button

 

[Johnpenn]

I think the FX4 package is a good deal for its cost. Add the running boards of your choice later. I'm not having much luck with getting my running boards thru Ford Parts so may be going aftermarket.

 

[t4thfavor]

I think the FX4 package is a good deal for its cost. Add the running boards of your choice later. I'm not having much luck with getting my running boards thru Ford Parts so may be going aftermarket.

A good set of brushed stainless aftermarket boards would make my day honestly. Every Ranger I've had in the past has had OEM running boards, and they all become rust traps, and basically disintegrate. This time I got the FX4 package and no boards, which I'm very happy to have done.

Is FX4 with boards not an option? My 2003 FX4 had them factory.

 

[DHare]

Unless you're really going offroad, go with locking rear and running boards.

 

[doug910]

If you don't plan to do any real off-roading, I don't see much need for the FX4 tbh. The FX4 shocks ride harsher too. If you don't like the air dam, you can always just take it off! The sport appearance package will also give you the cooler looking front bumper too if that's the look you're going for. Also, as others have said, you can always add any running board you want at home.

 

[t4thfavor]

Unless you're really going offroad, go with locking rear and running boards.

I've used the trail control for several "not offroad" things. It's quite nice when towing a trailer or driving on slippery surfaces. It's just one of those things to me that I'll find ways to use, but if I didn't have it, I couldn't do that.

The terrain management is also really cool when it's icy out. it takes away some of the throttle response and lets you "ease" into the gas a lot slower. I live in Michigan, and we had 16 snow days due to ice this year. The truck is easily the best I've ever driven without dedicated snow/ice tires.

To me, the FX4 cannot be added later, while all of the other things mentioned can be added easily as needed.

 

[CoastieN70]

You get more than your moneys worth with the FX4 pkg...

 

[rangerdanger]

FX4 for sure. Dealer charges $600 to add $400 factory sidesteps. Read more here: 5" Rectangular Running Boards - Cheaper to wait?

 

[Hounddog409]

So close trying to make a deal on one of two XLT302A SuperCrews.

Msrp is almost identical. What should I settle on? I like the running boards for my kid to use to hop in. I love the front steel bash plate vs the air dam look. Locking rear adding on with the running boards or FX4 package and no running boards?

When ordering my supercab, I went with the STX with lockin diff over a FX4.

Didn't want the terrain management system. Wanted the locking diff.

For a fraction of the cost, I can add a couple skid plates myself.

 

[Hounddog409]

FX4 for sure. Dealer charges $600 to add $400 factory sidesteps. Read more here: 5" Rectangular Running Boards - Cheaper to wait?

You can do it yourself for half that and 45 minutes.

 

[OxyGenIII]

Ok. So far it sounds like I will be signing my name for the XLT 302A FX4 package truck and no running boards. This dealership upped my trade in $500 more so we might be golden. And I had intentions of getting the non-FX4 truck tomorrow morning but might be doing this today, here now.

 

[chasvs]

If you don't plan to do any real off-roading, I don't see much need for the FX4 tbh. The FX4 shocks ride harsher too. If you don't like the air dam, you can always just take it off! The sport appearance package will also give you the cooler looking front bumper too if that's the look you're going for. Also, as others have said, you can always add any running board you want at home.

Yup, that's what I did. Got the Sport 4x2 with Rear Locker, added the Steps and haven't seen the need to remove the front air dam as it's pretty much invisible on the Sport Versions.

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