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Jan 11, 2011 | 05:57 PM

#16

xdavis22

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Originally Posted by Conanski

Chevy guys are always whineing about something.. there are loads of possibilities but the major one is probably that the GM trucks from this era were complete junk and are long gone to the scrapyard while we're still drivin ours.

that is literally true. Just look around your town, and compare, older chevys to Fords, waaaay more ford on the road.

Jan 12, 2011 | 10:00 AM

#17

jmikeyj4

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From: Akron,ny

id have to agree that i do like the IFS and yeah the injectors is just B.S but yeah my buddy has a 87 K-30

Jan 12, 2011 | 12:02 PM

#18

hav24wheel

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From: North Dakota

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Originally Posted by Conanski

my problem with solid axles is they have very limited articulation especially when paired with leaf springs, and a suspension that doesn't move is usless IMO.

solid axles with a proper set up suspention will flex off road better than a IFS.

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:34 PM

#19

huggyb1972

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From: Indianapolis,In

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Originally Posted by Conanski

I disagree on that point I'd take an IFS front end over a solid axle any day, my problem with solid axles is they have very limited articulation especially when paired with leaf springs, and a suspension that doesn't move is usless IMO. The Ford TTB is easily the strongest IFS ever produced, besides dried out U-joints and bushings it simply doesn't break.. under normal driving conditions, while these wishbone front ends are falling apart just driving around on the street.

Don't go over to FSB and tell those boys a leaf sprung solid axle won't flex they'll laugh you off the web. Fuel injectors and TTB's are the least of our problems with a Ford our problems usually start in the ignition system. Don't listen to Chevy guys their silly and confused.

Jan 12, 2011 | 03:05 PM

#20

Duct Tape Racing

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From: Saint Charles, Missouri

moral of the story, put a ford symbol over the bowtie on his truck and see if it dont work a little better for him.

Jan 12, 2011 | 10:17 PM

#21

StumpPullerF1

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From: Southern California

If you only need 4x4 to get unstuck or rarely during bad weather is it worth having a straight axle? If ttb rides better and works good for these things (the average persons need) I see no need for a straight axle. I've never owned a TTB truck but i've considered converting my 2wd f150 to a TTB 4x4.