ok, so what exactly are the benefits of the FX4 over the XLT now that you can get the locker as an option on the XLT?

 

better suspension/handling, sits higher up, skid plates, and a few others

 

see, I cant seem to find anything that indicates a different suspension or stance at all and they look about the same at the dealer. skids plates are easy, they can be added later if need be.

 

trim is different on the trucks. fender flares and black sport leather come with the fx4

 

For 2011, I don't see a lot of differences compared to a similarly equipped 4x4 XLT with e-locker and the tow package (which includes skid plates and the SelectShift transmission).

I think these are the differences:

• FX4 has a front stabilizer bar.
• FX4 has some options that aren't available on XLT such as leather seating, leather wrapped steering wheel, ability to select a different side mirror option, ability to select a better radio option.
• FX4 appearance is different than XLT.
• FX4 costs more.

I considered FX4, but decided to order an XLT and save about $3k I think.

 

Plus your insurance is gonna cost less.

 

why would the insurance cost any more?

 

Correction: if you get the "XLT Convenience Package" (which I did), then you get the leather wrapped steering wheel.

By getting various options on the XLT, you can come pretty close to what FX4 offers, and still save about $3k+. It won't be an FX4... but that's okay with me.

 

Dont forget the flow through console

 

OHHHH, I forgot right now if you try and choose the E locker with the 6.2 you cannot get it................ I dont know if that will be the case with the EB but with the 6.2 the Elocker is not an option.