Solid Axle Vs Ifs. Here you see how the ifs setups tires moves independently from two different points. On the other hand the torch will spray a few sparks and keep burning.
If you re new to these car types an ifs car is easily identified by a narrower front end and diagonal supports going to the front tires below whereas a solid axle has a straight axle going between the front tires above. Because the left and right wheels are not directly connected via a solid beam there will be less head toss in the cab over rough terrain. Pulled this off of four wheeler website.
Hitting a bump or pot hole or obstacle causes the steering to be thrown off resulting in vibrations and oscillations throughout the steering system up to the steering wheel.
Unlike solid front axles independent front suspensions or ifs for short allow each wheel to move independently of each other. Ifs is simply more civilized than a solid axle suspension. The flashlight may be more technologically advanced but all those advanced parts are more likely to break if you smack them against a wall. This is the higher tech suspension option for sure.
