Solid Front Axle Vs Ifs. In this case a solid front axle can weigh upwards of a few hundred pounds when loaded with a differential axle shafts and links. Solid axles are easier to do large lifts and huge tires.
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That being said these ifs systems are quite expensive and are generally only used on off road racing vehicles. Here is no real winner it s mostly up to preference. When a ifs setup is better at handling with comfort through smaller obstacles and bumbs the solid axle setup handles bigger obstacles better as said.
This is due to the simplicity of its design.
Off roading experts do seem to agree that ifs is the preferred choice for sand racing because it s more responsive and does give a better ride at speed. Here is no real winner it s mostly up to preference. Ifs is plenty strong for mild lifts and mild tires. Because the left and right wheels are not directly connected via a solid beam there will be less head toss in the cab over rough terrain.
