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Specifically, what is the trade? What is(are) the consideration(s) to weigh between the two?

I understand the mechanical/performance elements. Are the trades focused purely on aesthetics? Tat's fine, too. Just want to make sure I'm not overlooking anything.

BIG thanks to the awesome feedback from this forum!

Originally Posted by runway1

Specifically, what is the trade? What is(are) the consideration(s) to weigh between the two?

I understand the mechanical/performance elements. Are the trades focused purely on aesthetics? Tat's fine, too. Just want to make sure I'm not overlooking anything.

BIG thanks to the awesome feedback from this forum!

The trade is ride of the IFS, handling is generally better as you have infinite (within design limits) caster and camber adjustments plus the option of adjustable coil overs vs bending of the straight axle and adding and removing spring leaves. Weight wise, the IFS is lighter by quite a bit. Aesthetics are in the eyes of the builder/owner. There are some IFS one offs (i.e. the late Boyd Coddington's) that are functional as well as beautifully done with inboard springs and shocks operated by bell cranks and levers - but very expensive to design and build


"You're saying
straight axle = no fenders
IFS = fenders

CORRECT??"

This is my opinion (along with other folks) not anything cast in stone