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Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Frequently frozen MN
I don't know that much about the, but IFS seems to be the norm for most vehicles these days. Probably for some prety good reasons.
TIB was supposedly pretty rugged, but I have heard that there is an issue with 'jacking'. I'm not sure what it means, but it doesn't sound good. I think that it only comes into play in high stress situations. I had it on a couple of trucks, and I had no problems.
Straight axles are apparently the strongest, and you'll see guys on FTE converting to them. They're still used in heavy trucks I believe. I think that they're far from ideal for lighter vehicles. I also don't think that they handle all that well on twisty roads and the like.
Just my (uninformed) .02
hj
TIB was supposedly pretty rugged, but I have heard that there is an issue with 'jacking'. I'm not sure what it means, but it doesn't sound good. I think that it only comes into play in high stress situations. I had it on a couple of trucks, and I had no problems.
Straight axles are apparently the strongest, and you'll see guys on FTE converting to them. They're still used in heavy trucks I believe. I think that they're far from ideal for lighter vehicles. I also don't think that they handle all that well on twisty roads and the like.
Just my (uninformed) .02
hj
Last edited by ford2go; Jul 27, 2011 at 12:44 AM. Reason: just because
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Running Springs CA
Ive owned all three. IFS has the best ground clearance and can have the longest travel but is the most complex, with four CV joints. I actually liked the TTB for offroad, but the highway handling and tire wear issues are its downfall. Solid axles, especially with leaf springs have insufficient travel and I was always hitting the bottom of the housing on rocks. This is my stock experience with Ford and Toyota 4x4's. I do not modify my vehicles, so no slamming or lifting way in the air.
On a 2WD, IFS is not at all complicated and I think its the only way to go. GM has used it on light trucks since 1960.
On a 2WD, IFS is not at all complicated and I think its the only way to go. GM has used it on light trucks since 1960.
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