Whether independent front suspension (IFS) or a solid axle setup is better for off-roading depends on how you plan to use your off-road vehicle. A solid axle has advantages if your off-road adventures involve rock crawling or pulling heavy loads. On the other hand, IFS is better suited to high-speed off-roading and highway driving to and from the trails. Early iterations of four-wheel-drive off-road vehicles featured solid front axle designs. Solid axles provide rugged simplicity that performs under the
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