If you are buying the truck to tow primarily you don't need the FX4 package IMO. The hill descent, if like any of the vehicles I've had/have with it, is for off road and won't do you any good on the highway. The engine brake will. The 4x4 option, again IMO, is the way to go. There are times when it comes in very handy even if you're not "boondocking". I've always gotten skid plates but I used to ALWAYS go off road as far as I could - but no more so now they are just something for convenience (maybe) but not a necessity. "Specially tuned shocks" are for off roading - you would be better off with the shocks that come on the 350 standard. The FX4 "decal"? Maybe if I was 20.....
