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    Next time you get the question say it has a solid rear axle, if you say "No, it has no solid axle", it kinda lumps you into the crossover type built vehicles like a Honda SUV or something.

    I like the setup of IFS up front and solid rear especially for runs with a few mud pits (most of AK trails) as you have LOTS of clearance under an IFS setup up front so you are not dragging/pushing mud with 2 big ol' low hanging pumpkins underneath, while you still have the rear axle to articulate and keep the traction through the rocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlaskaVX View Post
    Next time you get the question say it has a solid rear axle, if you say "No, it has no solid axle", it kinda lumps you into the crossover type built vehicles like a Honda SUV or something.

    I like the setup of IFS up front and solid rear especially for runs with a few mud pits (most of AK trails) as you have LOTS of clearance under an IFS setup up front so you are not dragging/pushing mud with 2 big ol' low hanging pumpkins underneath, while you still have the rear axle to articulate and keep the traction through the rocks.
    Except when 1 or more wheels are in the air!
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