Friday, Jan 12, 2007 at 19:22
Hello Aussie DMAX,
And Happy New Year!!!
I don't remember talking with you about the IFS, but it sounds like my view of it... And the majority of the Off-Road market view. But: Look, don't take me wrong. The Chevrolet is the softest ride with that Independent Front Suspension. It is not popular for the tough runners, Forestry, Fish & Game Rangers, Oil Field and Mining, Construction, Fire, Paramedics, and such, because they might run a bit hard, and they want the Monobeam front end.... But in all fairness, the Chev IFS makes it the luxury car of the top three trucks, and that is its market niche.....!! In the application of a Tow Vehicle for
Bushtracker there is certainly no liability in that, so don't get me wrong, OK? I just sold the very top of the line to someone from Brisbane that had Ordered a new Chev just yesterday.... They are the luxury end, certainly a fine choice.
Liability of the IFS in 4x4? None if you are sensible. No, you cannot lift it. But if you drive sensibly, not rally style, and don't go rock climbing or hit a cattle grate or jump up too hard; then it is just fine and provides the luxury end of comfort. Don't take me wrong in Turists and My own fun "banter" on the Ford Chevy thing. If you have trouble with the IFS, you will bend tie rod ends first. If you do that, just know then you are at the upper limit and slow down on the hard ruts or jump-ups or cattle grates. But to do that you would almost bounce your head on the ceiling anyway!!! Ha!
In all fairness, don't take me wrong, in "Town and Country" Style of Gentlemans truck, I am not against the IFS... It is Chevrolets market. While I disagree with it even in the larger Dually 3500 trucks, it is their market of luxury and comfort, but it is not necessarily wrong. OK?
Boggers, besides the fun poking, Chevrolet is the top Luxury Spot, Ford is the top Toughest Truck, and Dodge has the best motor- Cummins. I personally have elected to stay Ford, and go the top of the line in the King Ranch to have the luxury too. But all kidding aside, any one of the top three make MAGNIFICENT tow vehicles for larger vans.
Cheers from the Ranger....
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