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I’m curious if the board and general ranger community thinks the somewhat rare, 2003 FX4 Level 2 has any real or perceived value above that of a standard 4x4 XLT of the same vintage?

I love mine but need to sell it to get a baby mover pickup. The level 2 had some unique upgrades from the factory. 8.8 rear, dual stick (trans and case), Alcoa wheels, 31” BFGs, skid plates, tow hooks, limited slip.

Curious if anyone cares anymore, or is it just a 14 year old 4x4 ranger?
 


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The only person who will be willing to pay extra for an L2 is going to be a Ranger guy. To pretty much everyone else it is going to be just a 14 year old Ranger.
 

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To the right buyer it is certainly worth a bit more

Most buyers would be looking for 4x4 small pickup so the FX4/Level II wouldn't mean much to them

2002/3 Level II also came standard with 31-spline Torsen L/S 8.8-inch axle, it was an option offered on Level II after 2003

Best bet would be to advertise it as Level II and include that it has manual trans and manual transfer case, skip plates, Torsen Limited Slip and 31" tires, for those that don't know Ranger options
 

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Thanks for your input. That’s pretty much my take on it. Maybe I’ll try to get it on bring a trailer if they’ll list it. Find those cult followers with a large audience.
 
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If the 8.8/31-Torsen wasn't standard on the Level II after '03, what did the Level II package actually get you at that point?
 

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Ford dropped the Torsen and manual transfer case as part of the Level II package in 2004 I believe.
Torsen axle was still an option you could get but I think manual transfer case wasn't available any longer.

4x4 with electric shift, 4.0l SOHC engine
Ranger 28-spline 8.8" 4.10 limited slip was standard
Better/taller wheels and tires, skid plates, hooks, and interior package
 
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fastpakr said:
If the 8.8/31-Torsen wasn't standard on the Level II after '03, what did the Level II package actually get you at that point?
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It was indeed standard in 2003 on the level 2. I know because I had to get the rear diff serviced at the axel guy was like, what the hell, did you know your ranger has an 8.8 31 spline? He’d never seen it on a ranger.
 
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fastpakr said:
If the 8.8/31-Torsen wasn't standard on the Level II after '03, what did the Level II package actually get you at that point?
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http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2017/ford_ranger_fx4_year_by_year.shtml

I have looked around a little, Level II's are kind of scarce. Twin sticks are even worse.

IMO cast a big net, the guy that will pay more for a Level II probably won't be local to you.

The local Ford dealer took in a minty fresh twin stick LVII on trade for a new '15 Mustang a few years ago. They had a stupid high price on it, it was there maybe 3 weeks.

They are starting to get to the U-Pull-It age too, I caught an '04 last spring that had taken a hard hit in the front and nabbed the two sticks for my '85. Rear axle and wheels were already gone, the next time I was in there a week later the trans and tcase were gone. If people want certain parts of them they are going to be more able to just build their own (if they want a manual t-case, Torson, shifters, dash, seats etc) I would still love to sneak up on a set of Alocas...
 

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Torsen is listed until 2007 so I stand corrected
 
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Torsen is listed until 2007 so I stand corrected
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Yeah, it went as long as the Level II did.

I did not know they kept up with the fancy shifters and stuff after the Level II died, I figured they just kept the FX4 as the sticker/shock package after 2007.
 

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My first post but I joined in order to try and find an FX4 Level II. I had a 2002 FX4 and kind of regret trading it in back in the day.

From being on the lookout for these the 2002 and 2003 seem to be the hardest to find in nice condition. I'm also finding out hidden rust underneath is epidemic on Rangers. At least up here in the rust belt anyway.

I'm also finding the majority FX4s listed on CarGurus rather than Autotrader or ebay if you want to compare.
 
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