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[rupert14]

I think one thing we need to remember is that our FJ front ends are just a tad lighter duty than what the military uses. Ever see a Hummer up close? Now those are CV joints! If we could buy IFS rigs with the beef of the military, then many of us would still be using it. When it comes to beating stuff up or driving it offroad, we tend to buy one ton parts, beef them up more, and throw them under our half ton rigs. Even then we break stuff. Swapping in IFS can be somewhat more difficult. Both solid and IFS have distinct advantages depending on the terrain as do wide vs. skinney tires. I tried to show that even skinney tires can work well. Trying to say one is "better" than the other depends on the rig, terrain, driver, and luck.

Here are more of the flattie. It never got stuck and we never had to back up. Even when both rocker panels were sitting on the rocks. When the run started they told me we would be turning back. The little dude is one of my future jeepers.

Bob