Important(for me) question about the F150

[giorgio]

Hi



Do you know if the (2004 and up) FX4 trucks are taller than the 4X2 not only because of the tires?



I mean, if we put the same tires on both trucks..., would the FX4 still be taller than the 4X2?



I have always tought that the 4X4 trucks were some how taller than the regular trucks but now I`m not so sure, And this is important because I`m about to buy one(2006) and I requested a Reg. cab FX4 because is taller..., but if is just because the tires.. well the $$$ doesn`t justify it considering my needs...

I could instead buy a 4X2 SuperCab and get some big wheels and tires



Thank you for you response



Giorgio

[JeffM]

The 4x4 models have, i believe ,a 2 or 3" lift on them. And bigger tires.



How much below invoice to you pick it up for?

[Inthedetails]

The FX4 has Racho shocks and a beefed up suspension. It is taller than a regular F150 4x4, but I can not tell you by how much.



I recently bought an 02 F150 Supercrew, it is a Lariat Package and also the FX4 package. It has 17" wheels which further increase its height over the non FX F150 I looked at that had 16" wheels.



BTW..the 06`s are sweet!

[imported_chpsk8]

The 4x4 has different springs to accomodate not only the transfer case, front driveshaft, and differential, but also to help with ground clearance. The assumption is that a 4wd is going to go offroad at some time and need additional clearance.



So... did you really buy a 4WD to get a taller truck?? They do sell a PreRunner kit that would have jacked you up there for less money with the 2wd.

[giorgio]

Thank you all for the response



I haven`t bought it yet, but is already on the Dealer store, they already brought it from other near city(on those big auto-carrier trailers)... while my bank is processing the credit my Ford`s sales executive want it to have it ready.

I mean, I know I can change my mine for other truck.., but for that I need to be sure.

As I was at the begining..., before I started to realize what were the elements I was considering to buy it.



The problem here is that I`m in Mexico and in Mexico there are not too many f150("Lobo" here)styles to choose from.

The Box with Sporty Fenders only comes with the FX4 trucks.



hmm..., I think I need to go and take a good look to the other F150s...

I don`t know how much they are, nor if they worth it, etc.



Thank you



Giorgio