With three exceptions (Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Ram 2500/3500, and Ford Super Duty), every vehicle you can buy new today has independent front suspension. It can respond to the terrain much quicker than a solid axle and provides much better ride and handling. It really is much better for everything that 99% of vehicles are actually used for, including full-size “professional-grade” pickups or dedicated off-roaders like the Toyota 4Runner.
The only people who might disagree with you are serious off-roaders, which is why the Wrangler still uses a solid front axle to provide better articulation in extreme rock crawling scenarios. It can also be argued that a solid front axle can be more durable, which is why heavy-duty Ford and Dodge trucks still use it, although GM pickup trucks have used independent front suspension since the 1980s without any problems. A solid front axle is also cheaper and easier to lift, and if your ATV makes a lot more power and is running much larger (and therefore heavier) tires than stock, you can replace the whole set with something a little sturdier. if necessary
Independent front suspension (IFS) trucks get power from the front differential to the wheels via constant velocity (CV) axles, one for each side. CV axles have a gasket at each end; one that connects to the differential and one that connects to the wheel hub. This allows the front axle to continue turning while the wheels move up and down (along with suspension movement) and left and right (for steering).
However, these joints are designed for the range of motion provided by the stock suspension. When you lift the suspension, these joints will turn at a steeper angle than they were originally designed for, which will cause them to wear out much faster, even if your lifted truck never sees off-road use. For some vehicles, you may be able to find a kit that lowers the front differential to straighten the rear axles, but this reduces the ground clearance between the front wheels and makes the front differential more vulnerable to damage from rocks and any anything else you can. Try to go over or interfere with the placement of a skid plate to protect everything else under the car.
To solve this problem, we’ve released a line of CV axles with heavy-duty, high-articulation CV joints (and boots) that won’t wear out as quickly when you install them on a high-haul or long-haul truck. suspension Otherwise, they will fit just like OEM and are backed by the same lifetime warranty as all of our guaranteed exact fit CV axles. They can be ordered individually, but we recommend replacing them in pairs for better long-term reliability; since your original axles wear out at about the same rate, when one needs to be replaced, the other can’t be far behind. We started with the popular apps listed below:
In addition to these new axles, we also have a full line of aftermarket CV axles and drive axles for virtually every major application. They all arrive at your door fully assembled and balanced, ready to screw together, with no specialist tools required. For more details or knowledgeable assistance in obtaining the correct transmission parts for any vehicle, contact with us and we can find it for you!
