Fx4 package is a must on snow

[Dfw Maverick]

Here is my xlt fx4 on snow drives amazing!!

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[stoptothink]

The FX4 package doesn't really offer anything that should improve performance or capability in the snow over basic AWD. Not to mention, all other things equal, AWD is of pretty minimal benefit over FWD in the snow. It's all about the tires.

 

[Naranjita]

Slippery mode is available on all non FX4 models. So is AWD. Tires is the most important differentiator, IMHO.

 

[Dfw Maverick]

Fx4 does have a better suspension then your non fx4 and handles ice and snow better.

 

[stoptothink]

Wrong...fx4 offers a better multi link sdrive modes.uspension offers better

In English? How does the "multi link sdrive modes.uspension" improve performance in the snow?

 

[FakeCowboy]

In English? How does the "multi link sdrive modes.uspension" improve performance in the snow?

This person is clueless.....

 

[Naranjita]

I am so glad he is happy with his purchase and how well his Maverick with FX4 does in the snow. I live in the snow and I got the FX4 package. But I didn't get because of the snow. I don't think my Lariat Lux with AWD would do any different in the snow with the same MAXXIS RAZR AT tires I bought.

I bought my FX4 for more trivial reasons. The tow hooks. I think it looks better on the front end with them in the bumper. But after seeing @JJC s mod for his non FX4 fog lights, I kinda regret even that decision!

 

[Jmsilver25]

I am so glad he is happy with his purchase and how well his Maverick with FX4 does in the snow. I live in the snow and I got the FX4 package. But I didn't get because of the snow. I don't think my Lariat Lux with AWD would do any different in the snow with the same MAXXIS RAZR AT tires I bought.

I bought my FX4 for more trivial reasons. The tow hooks. I think it looks better on the front end with them in the bumper. But after seeing @JJC s mod for his non FX4 fog lights. I kinda regret even that decision!

Honestly I got the FX4 for the exact same reason. Maverick without the tow hooks looks a little goofy. With them it is a true beauty. Same reason I went with black and added the Lux. The painted mirrors to match the body adds character and I was not a fan of all the Black plastic trim throughout the truck so getting black XLT, LUX FX4 is the perfect build IMO.

 

[Brian_J]

Fx4 does have a better suspension then your non fx4 and handles ice and snow better.

I thought the difference in the fx4 suspension is just the rear shocks? What else is different?

 

[Maverickman74]

FX4 adds the more aggressive programming for mud/ruts mode. In a comparison video between it and a santa cruze and another with a subaru. It walked right up stuff that they struggled on or didnt even make at it all. Also a vehicle without front recovery points is just begging to have its bumper ripped off at some point in its life

I am pissed that I traded regular gauges for another big damn screen, but it is worth it for the added cooling, tow hooks, skid plate(a must for me), hill decent(a must since there is no low range gear box), monotube rear shocks, and tires that I wont have to replace just to be able to drive it home.


Also as for the OPs truck. Why did they deliver my truck to you and who switched out the alloy wheels? LOVE IT IN BLUE!

 

[AdventureSetterland]

 

[Old Ranchero]

I thought the difference in the fx4 suspension is just the rear shocks? What else is different?

you are correct. FX-4 gets Mono Tube rear shocks. The other poster is confusing his FX-4 with AWD- the AWD drive gives you the multi-link IRS.

 

[dalola]

Obviously, it's the magical powers of the "FX4" decal that provides superior snow performance!

(hint: you can get the same superior snow performance on ANY vehicle.....just slap on some FX4 decals! )

 

[Chowdayer]

Looks great in the snow. I have the same build and have been taking it to the mountains this past week. Didn’t have any snow in LA/Riverside County, but still love the way it rides.

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