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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 08:10 PM
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Getting ready to order a 26 and was thinking I wanted the FX package? However I have noticed the 2026 comes with Locking differential standard and that is the key feature I am interested in . I don't do any real off roading and will be changing out the shocks and tires rather soon. The "crawl, descend" features don't really appeal to me and the larger tank and skid plates are a none event for my use. The actual 4wd w locking differentials are the same correct? Are here really any other features or reason I should consider the FX?

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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 08:23 PM
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Don’t forget the sexy FX4 sticker. That worth the cost by itself!!
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All the super cabs and super crews come with the 36 gallon tank now anyway, so that’s not an option, like the e locker.

Sounds like you don’t need the FX4 package, so skip it.

I personally did not want the FX4 package on my STX. Hated the bumpers and I don’t need or want any of the other features.

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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 09:10 PM
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I think you get a real skid plate instead of the felt pad also.

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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 09:32 PM
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FX4 > 4x4
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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 10:42 PM
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You do not get a plate, my FX4 in 2022 came with no plate. They stopped installing the diaper.

Save all you can on the 2026's because the price is stupid.

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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 11:44 PM
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The 4X4 sticker that was on my Lariat when I purchased it was one of the first things I removed.
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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 07:40 AM
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Default Bumpers?

Originally Posted by 2008__XL
All the super cabs and super crews come with the 36 gallon tank now anyway, so that’s not an option, like the e locker.

Sounds like you don’t need the FX4 package, so skip it.

I personally did not want the FX4 package on my STX. Hated the bumpers and I don’t need or want any of the other features.
Bumpers?? are the bumpers different on the FX??
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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by caperJ
You do not get a plate, my FX4 in 2022 came with no plate. They stopped installing the diaper.

Save all you can on the 2026's because the price is stupid.
My 22 came with a diaper.
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Originally Posted by jlf656
Bumpers?? are the bumpers different on the FX??
The FX4 version of the STX has matte gray bumpers. The same ones the base xls use. The non FX4 STX has body colored bumpers.
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