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Since we tackled the basics of traditional dropped-axle suspension last time, we thought taking a long, hard look at the world of Independent Front Suspension (IFS) might be appropriate this time ...
And now we know the new Ford Bronco won't change that. The Bronco instead opts for an independent front suspension, like pretty much every other truck or SUV out there. It's easy to see why ...
Independent front suspension has been the trend now for many years in all sorts of vehicles. So why do some trucks still use solid front axles?
Off-road enthusiasts hate independent front suspension (IFS). It's one of the only things we all agree on. Show us a brand-new 4x4 with all the bells and whistles and we'll start plotting a way to ...
Most modern passenger vehicles have independent front suspension. For driving on the road, it's the obvious choice, providing more stability and a smoother ride for the driver. But when it comes ...
There is a similar trend in the hot rod industry to switch from the antiquated solid front axle suspension to independent fronts. Just like our forefathers, the need exists to separate one side ...
Independent Front Suspension (IFS) sometimes gets a bum rap in the off-road world. Common wisdom dictates that IFS is good for high-speed running and bouncing down rough backroads, but the solid ...
Heidts’ Pro-G IFS (independent front suspension) is a radical upgrade that strips the entire front suspension out of the car and converts it to a totally new setup. Most notably, though ...
Most modern pickup trucks also come with independent front suspension. While solid front axles continue to serve a purpose in trucks and commercial vehicles, they have all but been eliminated from ...
Is it a real Land Cruiser? Purists have long dissed the Prado, but that dates back to the '90s when the Prado switched to 4Runner-based independent front suspension while the 80-series still had a ...
There are essentially three kinds of suspension for fire apparatus—leaf spring, rubber block and air rides. There’s also one that’s a variation and that is independent front suspension ...