10"+ IFS lift Debate
06-10-2013, 07:14 PM
#11
Canuck with a truck
The reason why i don't like big IFS lifts is because when solid axle truck is lifted you can see the front axle which is cool rather than a front cross member.
06-10-2013, 07:45 PM
#13
One Clean Machine
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I like the look of both 1/2 & 1 ton trucks lifted!
I personally would never do it, as I don't keep vehicles long enough to justify it! Plus the bad mpg's aren't going to help my DD!
But to the op doing it...
I personally would never do it, as I don't keep vehicles long enough to justify it! Plus the bad mpg's aren't going to help my DD! But to the op doing it...
06-10-2013, 07:59 PM
#14
Senior Member
Thread Starter
First off thanks. Second I agree with you, I think both look great! As for it being my DD and my MPG, come on I get like 22mpg..........well maybe down hill, tail wind, engine off and people pushing HAHAHAH!!!
06-10-2013, 08:05 PM
#15
A lt ifs kit is just as strong as a sfa. Fully boxed uca's and lca's. all with heim joints and uniballs. Porsche cv's to top it all off. The only thing you hear about breaking is the shocks and those are the same all around.
06-10-2013, 08:11 PM
#16
If anything I'd be more concerned about the EPAS not being able to turn 40+ tires. unless you have 6.2 that has hydro steering.
Applies to 2011-present trucks only^^^^
But really though, if you have tires that big, you will need hydro steering assist to turn those monsters regardless of power-steering type
Applies to 2011-present trucks only^^^^
But really though, if you have tires that big, you will need hydro steering assist to turn those monsters regardless of power-steering type
Last edited by dieselhunter44; 06-10-2013 at 08:20 PM.
06-10-2013, 08:47 PM
#17
Senior Member
You can build an IFS to be every bit as strong as a solid axle. For most of us mortals, however, it's cost prohibitive.
The weak link with IFS, after you have upgraded everything else, is the center section. Ours are cast aluminum, all it takes is a couple good bounces and then some traction to over flex the case and spit out the ring & pinion.
The ultimate adventure f150 had a custom d60 cut down with heavy duty CVs and half shafts. They ran 40's through some very sketchy terrain with no problem.
In 2011 the KOH, one of the most brutal races in Motorsports, was won by a vehicle with IFS.
SFAs are cheaper and easier, so you see more of them. If you have the money, IFS/IRS will ride better, flex better, travel at speed better... basically outperform a solid axle in every category - but at a significant monetary cost.
The weak link with IFS, after you have upgraded everything else, is the center section. Ours are cast aluminum, all it takes is a couple good bounces and then some traction to over flex the case and spit out the ring & pinion.
The ultimate adventure f150 had a custom d60 cut down with heavy duty CVs and half shafts. They ran 40's through some very sketchy terrain with no problem.
In 2011 the KOH, one of the most brutal races in Motorsports, was won by a vehicle with IFS.
SFAs are cheaper and easier, so you see more of them. If you have the money, IFS/IRS will ride better, flex better, travel at speed better... basically outperform a solid axle in every category - but at a significant monetary cost.
Last edited by WarSurfer; 06-10-2013 at 08:50 PM.
06-10-2013, 09:27 PM
#18
You can build an IFS to be every bit as strong as a solid axle. For most of us mortals, however, it's cost prohibitive.
The weak link with IFS, after you have upgraded everything else, is the center section. Ours are cast aluminum, all it takes is a couple good bounces and then some traction to over flex the case and spit out the ring & pinion.
The ultimate adventure f150 had a custom d60 cut down with heavy duty CVs and half shafts. They ran 40's through some very sketchy terrain with no problem.
Attachment 229986
In 2011 the KOH, one of the most brutal races in Motorsports, was won by a vehicle with IFS.
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SFAs are cheaper and easier, so you see more of them. If you have the money, IFS/IRS will ride better, flex better, travel at speed better... basically outperform a solid axle in every category - but at a significant monetary cost.
The weak link with IFS, after you have upgraded everything else, is the center section. Ours are cast aluminum, all it takes is a couple good bounces and then some traction to over flex the case and spit out the ring & pinion.
The ultimate adventure f150 had a custom d60 cut down with heavy duty CVs and half shafts. They ran 40's through some very sketchy terrain with no problem.
Attachment 229986
In 2011 the KOH, one of the most brutal races in Motorsports, was won by a vehicle with IFS.
Attachment 229983
SFAs are cheaper and easier, so you see more of them. If you have the money, IFS/IRS will ride better, flex better, travel at speed better... basically outperform a solid axle in every category - but at a significant monetary cost.
06-10-2013, 09:36 PM
#19
You can build an IFS to be every bit as strong as a solid axle. For most of us mortals, however, it's cost prohibitive.
The weak link with IFS, after you have upgraded everything else, is the center section. Ours are cast aluminum, all it takes is a couple good bounces and then some traction to over flex the case and spit out the ring & pinion.
The ultimate adventure f150 had a custom d60 cut down with heavy duty CVs and half shafts. They ran 40's through some very sketchy terrain with no problem.
In 2011 the KOH, one of the most brutal races in Motorsports, was won by a vehicle with IFS.
SFAs are cheaper and easier, so you see more of them. If you have the money, IFS/IRS will ride better, flex better, travel at speed better... basically outperform a solid axle in every category - but at a significant monetary cost.
The weak link with IFS, after you have upgraded everything else, is the center section. Ours are cast aluminum, all it takes is a couple good bounces and then some traction to over flex the case and spit out the ring & pinion.
The ultimate adventure f150 had a custom d60 cut down with heavy duty CVs and half shafts. They ran 40's through some very sketchy terrain with no problem.
In 2011 the KOH, one of the most brutal races in Motorsports, was won by a vehicle with IFS.
SFAs are cheaper and easier, so you see more of them. If you have the money, IFS/IRS will ride better, flex better, travel at speed better... basically outperform a solid axle in every category - but at a significant monetary cost.
06-10-2013, 09:40 PM
#20
Senior Member
