2.7 XLT Sport or 2.3 XLT FX4 trying to decide

[Bob W]

gmarcucio
I was looking at other threads and saw "It's Snow Good". Read it and you will want the 4x4, especially living in upstate NY.

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[gmarcucio]

gmarcucio
I was looking at other threads and saw "It's Snow Good". Read it and you will want the 4x4, especially living in upstate NY.

There was never a question in my mind about getting the 4x4. My question was about the 2.3 vs the 2.7. I would never purchase a truck in upstate New York without 4x4.

 

[Satex]

There was never a question in my mind about getting the 4x4. My question was about the 2.3 vs the 2.7. I would never purchase a truck in upstate New York without 4x4.

But 4x4 without the FX4 package is, in some situations, barely better than 4x2.

 

[RichD]

Why? What I mean is, do you have experience or data that informs your choice, or is it a theory about the application? I'm not trying to argue, but simply understand your logic.

It’s not because of this particular application, but I generally just hate belts inside an engine. I honestly hope these last forever.

 

[OHTREMOR]

I'm new here, thanks for letting me join. I'm going to pull the trigger on a 24 Ranger today. My options are a 2.3 XLT Fx4 or 2.7 XLT Sport. I won't be towing with it or off roading. Just the usual truck stuff. I'm deciding on one of those two because they are giving me the best deal on my 2023 Lightning Lariet trade in. Do I really want the 2.7 or is the 2.3 good enough? Any recommendations or advice on which truck? Thanks in advance.

Drove a 2.3 Tremor for 2 years and it was surprisingly powerful but after test driving the 2.7 v6 I wouldn’t buy anything else in my next Ranger. Depends on if you want to spend the money and you need to drive them both for yourself. Also need to consider what you want out of a truck and what you will use it for. Good luck.

 

[Kevindust]

But 4x4 without the FX4 package is, in some situations, barely better than 4x2.

I'm not sure of the complete specs of the Sport 4x4 that the OP didn't end up buying but it is worth noting that you can get a 4x4 with a locking diff without getting the FX4 package. I specifically use my truck for hauling and towing and I do not want the softer springs and shock tuning that come with the FX4 package so personally, I would order the locking diff as an individual package and skip the FX4.

 

[Satex]

I'm not sure of the complete specs of the Sport 4x4 that the OP didn't end up buying but it is worth noting that you can get a 4x4 with a locking diff without getting the FX4 package. I specifically use my truck for hauling and towing and I do not want the softer springs and shock tuning that come with the FX4 package so personally, I would order the locking diff as an individual package and skip the FX4.

Excellent points!

 

[hand-filer]

I'm not sure of the complete specs of the Sport 4x4 that the OP didn't end up buying but it is worth noting that you can get a 4x4 with a locking diff without getting the FX4 package. I specifically use my truck for hauling and towing and I do not want the softer springs and shock tuning that come with the FX4 package so personally, I would order the locking diff as an individual package and skip the FX4.

Can you provide a link confirming the FX4 has softer spring rates and shock tuning. Based on everything I've read, the FX4 has a firmer more controlled ride and less of a floaty sedan like ride quality of the 4x4 sport.

 

[Truckin]

Question- is the ranger FX4 different than the 150 FX4?
I personally had (2) 150 FX4 and a 23 tremor all advertised for off-road tuned. All of them observed by myself and most the 150 forum guys changed them all out as they were rebranded junk.

 

[Satex]

Question- is the ranger FX4 different than the 150 FX4?
I personally had (2) 150 FX4 and a 23 tremor all advertised for off-road tuned. All of them observed by myself and most the 150 forum guys changed them all out as they were rebranded junk.

I've read your comment 3 times. I have no idea what you're talking about, other than your initial question. Can you restate?

 

[Strommen95]

I'm not sure of the complete specs of the Sport 4x4 that the OP didn't end up buying but it is worth noting that you can get a 4x4 with a locking diff without getting the FX4 package. I specifically use my truck for hauling and towing and I do not want the softer springs and shock tuning that come with the FX4 package so personally, I would order the locking diff as an individual package and skip the FX4.

I think having a physical button is more appealing too. With the FX4, the locking differential input is through the touch screen.

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