Solid Front Axle Vs Ifs. 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. 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.
Ifs is plenty strong for mild lifts and mild tires. 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. Arguments in favor of a solid front axle 1 it is generally more durable than ifs.
An ifs setup weighs considerably less due to the front differential being mounted to the chassis instead of on the axle itself.
For rock and hill climbing solid axles are more durable and have slightly better traction. That being said these ifs systems are quite expensive and are generally only used on off road racing vehicles. However ifs may offer just a bit more ground clearance. Ifs is simply more civilized than a solid axle suspension.
