2021 Ford Bronco

ShinerBock wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:


Each suspension type IFS and Solid axle have there pros and cons. You have to decide how you are going to use the vehicle and go from there.
I used to work with a guy who purchased a 4 door Wrangler and after he drove it from Houston to San Antonio and back he sold it after owning it a couple of months simply on the ride quality or lack of.

This is exactly what I have been saying yet you and others have been arguing with me. Solid axles are better for slow speed off roading while IFS is better for higher speeds. Hence the reason why I stated that IFS is not ideal for the type of off roading "I" do in my first post because everyone's off roading is different. Yet people took offence to what I think is ideal for the type of off roading "I" do.

Also, the comparison in ride quality between the Wrangler and Bronco is no different than my (and yours) solid axle HD truck versus the IFS GM trucks. My Wrangler is just as rough as my Ram HD and my brothers old 2012 Ford SD which is what you have as well. Is IFS smoother on roads? No doubt, but I didn't buy my Jeep for what it can do on road just like you didn't buy your truck for a smooth ride.

Also, if I am not mistaken. You yourself have pointed out how the IFS of your parents GM truck rides the same as your solid axle truck. I guess it depends what brand the IFS is attached to on whether or not you think it is the best or not.

The IFS on a GM HD truck has very little travel until it hits a jounce bumper and the torsion bar spring is not as good as a coil spring. Not a good design to absorb high impact shock.

BTW... No one is arguing with you but more like disagreeing with you.

Bottom line the Jeep has it's place in the off road world and now the same goes with the new Bronco.