XLT vs FX4 shocks & struts

[waloud]

I purchased a 2019 XLt, Preety happy with it. I'm looking at doing a level kit soon. I keep seeing the factory FX4 shocks and struts for sale. Looking for some feedback on these. Are they any better than the XLT . Any info would be great.

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[t4thfavor]

In my practical testing with my Dad's Lariat Sport and my FX4 XLT, they are functionally identical at low speeds. I can't vouch for high speeds because he doesn't drive fast and never exceeds 25mph off the pavement

 

[Deleted member 1634]

I think it's such a toss-up and so related to ones preferences. Some on here say the FX4 suspension is too bouncy and wallowy. Others, like myself, either don't feel like it's that way or don't care/enjoy it better that way.

 

[t4thfavor]

I think it's such a toss-up and so related to ones preferences. Some on here say the FX4 suspension is too bouncy and wallowy. Others, like myself, either don't feel like it's that way or don't care/enjoy it better that way.

I tested an FX4 XLT Sport crewcab and a Lariat Sport Crewcab on exactly the same slow speed "course". I counted rebound, and tested a few other parameters (objective and subjective ones). They performed identically in my opinion. My guess is the FX4 is either identical and just branding, or the difference is only apparent on serious size bumps at speed.

 

[MiniRaptor]

I'm swapping my stock rear shocks with FX shocks. Ill post my findings here. Who nows, might still be helpful to some in the future.

 

[HoosierT]

I have a full set (fx4) I’ll give away if someone wants to pay shipping. I’m tired of them sitting in my garage lol. They might be a little dusty, they’ve been sitting for a year.

 

[deeve]

I did not have non FX4 to compare to but on washboard dirt roads or potholed roads, they did very well and allowed me to go as fast as I felt was safe. I think the advantage is at higher speeds like was mentioned above. On-road it is a little floaty.

 

[RANGER_MARC]

There is a reason that you "keep seeing the factory FX4 shocks and struts for sale"!

 

[Ace Holliday]

There is a reason that you "keep seeing the factory FX4 shocks and struts for sale"!

You see them because folks are upgrading to aftermarket components. Not necessarily because they are unhappy with them but they are seeking a higher performance component.
We all know that there is room for improvement on most manufacturer's shocks, struts, and other components. They are building for the masses and attempting to make a satisfactory truck at a reasonable price point.

 

[JNSnyder]

I have a full set (fx4) I’ll give away if someone wants to pay shipping. I’m tired of them sitting in my garage lol. They might be a little dusty, they’ve been sitting for a year.

Still got those laying around? I'm just a couple hours north of you

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

From Experience, the FX Shocks are extremely poor. They have hard impact damping, and an almost instantaneous (No) rebound damping. These undesirable attributes creat a harsh ride over bumps of any size, exactly what you DON'T want in an offraod shocks- Hence the prevalance of the Eibach and Bilstien upgrades. What you want in an offroad shock is one with a forgiving initial damp followed with a controlled rebound. The FX shock has non of that. That's why when i pulled mine they went into the trash can, and not resold. I would not do that to someone! Look at the eibach upgrade thread. It's a huge improvment in ride quality to be rid of them. In short, Trash them, do not put them on your truck. C.

 

[AutobotXJ]

I'm swapping my stock rear shocks with FX shocks. Ill post my findings here. Who nows, might still be helpful to some in the future.

rear shocks are easy to replace so that would be a fairly easy test to do! Let us know what you think! One of my sons actually prefer the FX shocks over the Fox 2.0 leveling setup!

 

[Glocker]

I put Eibach on mine and it was the best improvement ever!!!! Anone who wants them can also have my FX4 stuff.

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