IFS vs. straight axle

jimmieg2 · 03-23-2006, 01:48 AM

I have one of each and prefer straight axle for articulation what does others think?

390FE · 03-27-2006, 07:25 AM

They both have there good and bad points.

I loved the straight axle on my 83 F250 but I like the ride of the ifs in the toyota, bronco, explorers. But I also felt the 83 could take quite a bit more beating than the others with IFS.

I also don't do a lot of off roading. I cave a car and got bitten by the auto-x bug. I love the IFS and IRS and low stance for cornering.

chevyguy · 03-28-2006, 05:40 PM

IFS for a smooth ride.

BornToRide · 03-28-2006, 08:27 PM

IFS are known to be smoother. but i would for sure chose IFS over a straight. but thats MO

Ford4x4Chik27 · 04-03-2006, 01:27 PM

I DO offroad and I have offroaded both very vigorously. I am satisfied with IFS, however when IFS breaks, it's much more complicated of a fix than Solid Axle... So I vote for Solid Axle

mudseeker · 04-03-2006, 02:34 PM

IFS for the smoother ride down the road, but if i had a mud truck it would be solid. solid cheaper to lift and fix.

jackedf150 · 09-19-2006, 04:31 AM

i love sloid axles. i did not buy a truck for the ride. i bought it to work and not break. that is also why i have a ford. ifs is good for the tar, just pulling trailers and getting groceries but thats about ti. once it starts getting worn out you can never stop all the rattling, and the noise is not brand specific, they all do it. solid axle is fewer parts, fewer problems. but if you insist on having IFS the best for off road is the twin i-beam.

03-23-2006, 01:48 AM	#1
jimmieg2 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: missory Posts: 10	IFS vs. straight axle I have one of each and prefer straight axle for articulation what does others think? __________________ 3 quarter horses 2 mules 81 bronco 302 efi 78 f250 400 w/ 750 edelbrok 1 wife 4 kids not sure which cost more each week

03-28-2006, 05:40 PM	#3
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,555	IFS for a smooth ride. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, Basically useless, But fun to watch when you push them down the stairs.

04-03-2006, 01:27 PM	#5
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,711	I DO offroad and I have offroaded both very vigorously. I am satisfied with IFS, however when IFS breaks, it's much more complicated of a fix than Solid Axle... So I vote for Solid Axle __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's. '01 Pathy, DD. ************************************ A fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says W T F.....**

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03-27-2006, 07:25 AM	#2
390FE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. NH Posts: 336	They both have there good and bad points. I loved the straight axle on my 83 F250 but I like the ride of the ifs in the toyota, bronco, explorers. But I also felt the 83 could take quite a bit more beating than the others with IFS. I also don't do a lot of off roading. I cave a car and got bitten by the auto-x bug. I love the IFS and IRS and low stance for cornering.

03-28-2006, 08:27 PM	#4
BornToRide Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 86	IFS are known to be smoother. but i would for sure chose IFS over a straight. but thats MO

04-03-2006, 02:34 PM	#6
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	IFS for the smoother ride down the road, but if i had a mud truck it would be solid. solid cheaper to lift and fix.

09-19-2006, 04:31 AM	#7
jackedf150 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Berwick, Maine Posts: 24	i love sloid axles. i did not buy a truck for the ride. i bought it to work and not break. that is also why i have a ford. ifs is good for the tar, just pulling trailers and getting groceries but thats about ti. once it starts getting worn out you can never stop all the rattling, and the noise is not brand specific, they all do it. solid axle is fewer parts, fewer problems. but if you insist on having IFS the best for off road is the twin i-beam.