Re: RE: IFS vs.live axle

From: Dave Scelfo (macncheesemonster@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Dec 05 1999 - 18:09:55 EST


>I'm a vehicle mechanic for the Air Force and the subject of the HMMWV
>(Hummer) was brought up on the suspension topic. I work with the Hummers
>everyday and let me tell you this ... if you can get one stuck there is no
>hope! The independant 4 wheel suspension helps in the situations that most
>4
>x4's can't get out of. These trucks can take a hill straight on at a 72%
>grade, and are basically the 4 wheeler from hell. You want to talk about
>the
>better suspensions ... my vote is on the IFS.

Hummer/Humvee is not a typical IFS. Portal axles are sweet setup, I'll
agree. I think the Unimog setup is even better (articulating chassis!)
These damned things dont fit anywhere tho and they cost an arm and a leg
(Hummers in particular).

--
Dave

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