The rear axle of desert racers is certainly not used to carry a load! It
does make sense to use a live rear on daks, but the only reason I can
think of for the desert guys is maybe strength and simplicity. Since
they push so much horsepressure through the rear, maybe they have found
that high angle CV joints just can't take the punishment.
Cale
SS454454@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 12/09/1999 11:29:42 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> vencomatic@ameritech.net writes:
>
> << why do the desert racers continue to run live axles on their 36" travel
> rear suspensions? >>
>
> The rear axle should be a live axle. because the rear of the truck will be
> used to carry a load. the front carries a motor. I dont think we need IFS on
> all 4 wheels but its sure nice in the front when youre going over bad ruts
> and bumps
> Rob
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