SethX9 wrote:
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Stupidity is thinking people with different tastes and priorities are stupid because they have different tastes and priorities.
The truth is this: For the vast majority of the time that the vast majority of people are in their vehicles the vast majority of people would say that independent suspensions offer a more comfortable ride than solid axles. Auto manufacturers are in business to sell product and they have determined this through extensive market research. Catering to niche demographics is not a money making venture for companies the size of DC, GM, Ford, etc. That's where places like All J shine and profit - from the 1% of owners who aren't satisfied with stock options.
What I was meaning by my statement was one of the reasons that companies these days are going with independent suspension and now we can see 4 wheel independent suspensions on suvs is because of safety. Certainly back in the firestone tire and explorer roll over craze a good majority of those tires weren't bad, but either under inflated or over loaded. Either way doesn't really matter, the companies ended up paying alot of money, and now a few production years later Explorers with 4 wheel independent suspension are on the market. I would venture a guess to say that probably isn't a coincidence.
Of course also not saying that there probably weren't tires that were bad, or Explorers off the lot that may have had issues like that, but I would be hard pressed to believe that there were that many with problems. More likely the companies paid out to quiet the customers so it wouldn't affect their company image, and in the case of Ford alter the design of one of their popular vehicles to make it safer for a wider range of drivers that are now driving the suv. Certainly comfort is an issue, especially with IFS however safety is another big one too.
Justin
P.S. Not wanting to start a flame or anything just wanting to clarify my opinion. Stupidity to me is doing something without a measure of safety to fall back on (I.E. driving a 2+ ton vehicle like it's a 1ton sports car)