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travelnutz
Explorer II
Nov 12, 2014

For you who don't like the GM truck's IFS system

The GM truck's IFS (Independent Front Suspension) and those who claim it's weak and won't last long and especially when using it for snow plowing with the heavy plow on the front of the truck. In bit...
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Brisk
Explorer II
Nov 13, 2014
I have 175k on my IFS. Original ball joints, CVs etc. Every Ford and Dodge Solid axle work truck I have ever owned needed Ball Joints, TREs, Track bars etc WAY more often than any of the Chevys with IFS.

I agree that a solid front axle is way better for hardcore off road than IFS. However, my HD truck is not a hardcore off road rig.

Oh yeah, and for all of the IFS haters out there....Fast forward to 5:30 and watch this 6sp manual Duramax pull the front end off the ground.

http://youtu.be/o6YVEkl5pbs?t=5m30s

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