FX4 vs Sport

[Teddy]

Hey everybody, first time on here. I am interested in buying a ranger and ideally I would want an fx4 package from 2008 or before, i work in the woods so can be on pretty rough, sloppy roads for alot of the time. Just wondering though if they are much different from a sport edition, in terms of off road capability or reliability. I am pretty tight for cash so saving a few thousand dollars off a truck can go along way for me.
Thanks
Teddy

 

[Mac]

Welcome Teddy! Well the fx4 would be the top of the line for off-road use. Come with the 4.10/torson rear and better shocks all standard. The sport can have a 3.55 open rear as standard. Height is a big difference also. In between is the off-road package that might be more in your price range. Has the higher height and the 4.10 gear standard. Lots of options can be had.
Dave

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The early FX4 was fancy smancy, after that the FX4 Level II was pretty much the same thing and the regular FX4 was basically a sticker and shock kit like the previous Off-Road was.