IRS for FBody???
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I keep hearing all this talk about IRS for cars and how much better they handle on a course. Do FBody owners put IRS on their rides for track or will a live axle do just fine???
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Somebody already asked this question recently. I don't know if it will answer your particular question, but here's the link for you to look through.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...light=irs+rear
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...light=irs+rear
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Live Axles work just as well as an IRS provided the road/track surface is smooth. An IRS will help on a rough surface to maintain traction. Note that NASCAR runs around 200 mph using 9 inch live axles. Usually sold axles are stonger than an IRS as well. Right now my Bro-in-law needs to change the wheel bearings on his Pantera because his big wheels and tires put too much stress on them. That would not have happened with a solid axle because the axle supports the bearings better.
Last edited by Cal; 03-11-2004 at 11:48 PM.