What does IFS suspension stand for?

independent front suspension
Most modern vehicles have independent front suspension (IFS). Many vehicles also have an independent rear suspension (IRS). IRS, as the name implies, has the rear wheels independently sprung. A fully independent suspension has an independent suspension on all wheels.

What is a 9 inch diff?

The simple thing to note about nine-inch diffs is that they have no bolts on the rear cover. The term ‘nine-inch’ refers to the outside diameter of the ring gear, and the head is held in from the front by 10 bolts.

Is ifs good for off roading?

If you want to go off-road at any kind of speed over 5 mph, then an IFS is by far the way to go. If you plan to spend your entire life crawling at a snail’s pace over extreme rocky trails, plowing snow, drag racing, or truck pulling, then a solid axle may be for you.

Can you rock crawl with ifs?

Sure, an IFS rig can be built to work in the big rocks, but cost and simplicity tend to keep the solid axle alive when it comes to rockcrawling.

What makes a Ford 9-inch so good?

The Ford 9-inch is desirable because it has a removable carrier, which allows quick rear end changes. Many racers carry an extra carrier assembly with a different rear end ratio so they can try different combinations on the same day while at the track.

How much horsepower can a 9 inch rear end handle?

“They’re good only to 400hp max,” says Tom at Tom’s Differentials. “Anything above that should use today’s beefed-up, redesigned, nodular-iron aftermarket cases. They’re good to 800 hp, if built properly.

What is the best diff?

9 Best File Comparison and Difference (Diff) Tools for Linux

  1. diff Command.
  2. Vimdiff Command.
  3. Kompare.
  4. DiffMerge.
  5. Meld – Diff Tool.
  6. Diffuse – GUI Diff Tool.
  7. XXdiff – Diff and Merge Tool.
  8. KDiff3 – – Diff and Merge Tool.

What’s better solid axle or ifs?

“Solid axles are also more durable than most independent front suspension (IFS) axles and can be easily changed in comparison, making axle repairs on off-road trucks no problem.”

Do all Jeep Wranglers have solid front axles?

Today’s Jeep Wrangler boasts standard Dana 44 front and rear solid axles – a design that dates back to the 1940s that’s still in wide use today, particularly in vehicles that are intended for heavy-duty off-road use.