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Solid Axle vs IFS

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Rguerra23, Dec 22, 2019.

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  1. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    Typically its ball joints, trailing arms, and lack of caster. (lifting always loses caster)

    My problem was the rate of failure on the parts wasn't worth the trade off.
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    Well, good thing I got the 7yr/80000 warranty. :fingerscrossed:
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    I’ve ridden in a solid axle and it was honestly no different.
     
    Rguerra23, Dec 24, 2019
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  4. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    Dang that sucks.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    A solid axle on a ranger would be ugly.
     
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  6. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:24 AM
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    Y’all are reading way too into this. Check OPs other threads.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Dec 24, 2019
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  7. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    My prerunner ran like shit stock. Then I upgraded the control arms and installed some kings coil overs.
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Keep on researching. What kind of off roading do you do?

    This is just my opinion, and this all depends on budget....

    What suspension design do you want? (4 link, 3 link)

    Parts list:

    -Built axle, finished from hub to hub.

    -Links already built. Personally, I would use 2.5” aluminum links, order from Wide Open Design. Use a good joint like enduro joint. I have been beating on mind for years.

    -purchase all fabricating parts needed to link the front suspension. You can buy kits from barns 4wd
    https://www.barnes4wd.com/
    or
    https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.co...NTyUSx1uv95CUbWy4xcj6hkl-eMujn-RoCG58QAvD_BwE

    What style of shock? ORI, Air, Coilover? Each have pro’s and cons.

    I would start there and see where on the build map you end up before starting.
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2019 at 12:28 PM
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    Can you explain to me the difference between 3 link and 4.
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    0789664B-52BC-4BA2-879D-5FFD7165AAE3.jpg 044444B9-3B42-4961-B12C-A671D566241B.jpg

    Google 3 vs 4 link suspension. You will have a bunch of reading to do.

    I run a 3 link up front and a 4 link in the rear.
     
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  11. Dec 25, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    I don’t feel like reading lol. Is that like a different ride quality? Or just the same just different look?
     
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  12. Dec 25, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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    No difference between ride quality. Just a different way of setting up links. You really need to read up on what this all means. To be blunt, if you're not willing to put the effort in and educate yourself, then SAS isn't the right call for you.
     
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  13. Dec 25, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    Why do you want a solid axle?
     
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  14. Dec 25, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    3 link 4 link or the worst of them all.

    2 leaf springs
     
    Bishop84, Dec 25, 2019
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  15. Dec 25, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    Bc it looks simple lol
     
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  16. Dec 25, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    No a block is lmao.
     
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  17. Dec 25, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    God, for those that believe a SA rides better than a IS are crackheads:crazy: but don't pay me no mind; carry on.
     
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  18. Dec 25, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    Well, I'm not wasting any more time on this if OP is to lazy...
     
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    Go home
     
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  20. Dec 25, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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    Simple huh? If you're paying for someone to do this be sure to have lots of money ready. You'll blow through $10k in no time...
     
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