FX4 shifter to 2.3L?

rhilgart · 03-31-2010, 11:15 PM

Gentlemen,
I picked up my brand new '10 2.3L, manual trans., bare bones Ranger today. I think the FX4 shifter is "old school"/very cool looking. Can I make a direct swap of the factory shifter for an FX4 shifter? Apologies if this has already been asked.

Thanks,
Rich
Milwaukee, Wisc.

**AllanD** · 04-01-2010, 11:26 AM

The FX4 shifter "looks" cool but it's Functionally no different from the stock shifter.

It's a chrome lever with a screw on knob and a different boot.

The problem is that that shifter is rediculously expensive and all
you get is looks.

Now, if you want a "Retro" looking shifter get the Hurst Billet plus,
it has a square chrome lever but is functionally FAR superior, and
a lot less money than the FX4 shifter.

$215-ish from Summit Racing.

The FX4 stuff will be far more but the FX4 is just as sloppy as the factory shifter
because how it is different is purely cosmetic.

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rhilgart · 04-01-2010, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the information. I looked into that option. I found Hurst Billet/Plus part number: 3915020. It says it will fit a 2.3L up to '03.
I called Hurst and he said it will only fit up to '05. He also said it's rather unlikely they'll create one for the '10's as there is limited demand. Any other ideas?

Thanks again for your assistance.

Rich

PlumCrazy · 04-01-2010, 04:25 PM

As far as I know the '10 still uses the M50D trans. So I see no reason why it wont work. I am assuming they just dont have the catalog up to date.

-PlumCrazy

rhilgart · 04-01-2010, 04:30 PM

I can buy one locally. I think I will "roll the dice" and give it a shot.
I will let you all know how it shakes out.

Happy Easter,
Rich

PlumCrazy · 04-01-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhilgart

I can buy one locally. I think I will "roll the dice" and give it a shot.
I will let you all know how it shakes out.

Happy Easter,
Rich

If it doesnt work out, let me know. I may take it off your hands.

-PlumCrazy

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rhilgart New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisc. Year: 2010 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XL Engine: 2.3 Litre Class: 2WD Used For: Everyday travel. Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	FX4 shifter to 2.3L? Gentlemen, I picked up my brand new '10 2.3L, manual trans., bare bones Ranger today. I think the FX4 shifter is "old school"/very cool looking. Can I make a direct swap of the factory shifter for an FX4 shifter? Apologies if this has already been asked. Thanks, Rich Milwaukee, Wisc.
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AllanD RBV Technical Advisor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: East-Central Pennsylvania Year: 1987... sorta Make: Ford Model: Ranger Supercab Engine: '93 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Roadtrip Warrior Posts: 7,184 Rep Power: 47 iTrader: (18)	The FX4 shifter "looks" cool but it's Functionally no different from the stock shifter. It's a chrome lever with a screw on knob and a different boot. The problem is that that shifter is rediculously expensive and all you get is looks. Now, if you want a "Retro" looking shifter get the Hurst Billet plus, it has a square chrome lever but is functionally FAR superior, and a lot less money than the FX4 shifter. $215-ish from Summit Racing. The FX4 stuff will be far more but the FX4 is just as sloppy as the factory shifter because how it is different is purely cosmetic. AD __________________ Gun Control - A theory espoused by some monumentally stupid people; who claim to believe, against all logic and common sense, that a violent predator who ignores the laws prohibiting them from robbing, raping, kidnapping, torturing and killing their fellow human beings will obey a law telling them that they cannot own a gun.
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rhilgart New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisc. Year: 2010 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XL Engine: 2.3 Litre Class: 2WD Used For: Everyday travel. Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the information. I looked into that option. I found Hurst Billet/Plus part number: 3915020. It says it will fit a 2.3L up to '03. I called Hurst and he said it will only fit up to '05. He also said it's rather unlikely they'll create one for the '10's as there is limited demand. Any other ideas? Thanks again for your assistance. Rich
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PlumCrazy Schotty Fab & Offroad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canal Winchester/Jeromesville, OH Year: 1995 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Super Cab XLT Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD/Farm Truck Posts: 2,946 Rep Power: 18 iTrader: (25)	As far as I know the '10 still uses the M50D trans. So I see no reason why it wont work. I am assuming they just dont have the catalog up to date. -PlumCrazy __________________ -1995 Ranger 4.0 4x4==>Build Thread
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rhilgart New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisc. Year: 2010 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XL Engine: 2.3 Litre Class: 2WD Used For: Everyday travel. Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I can buy one locally. I think I will "roll the dice" and give it a shot. I will let you all know how it shakes out. Happy Easter, Rich
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