Originally Posted by mmarshall

Basically, yes, I do keep up, but occasionally may miss some details.

One thing I don't quite follow you on, though, is how the live-axle GM vehicles can handle better than the IRS Fords if the IRS, as you say, is inherently superior. Apparantly, more than just axle and suspension types are involved in handling.

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

I would say they are a draw. But some don't care if the rear is IRS. I bet solid axle full size SUVs outsell IRS models.

Originally Posted by mmarshall

Basically, yes, I do keep up, but occasionally may miss some details.

One thing I don't quite follow you on, though, is how the live-axle GM vehicles can handle better than the IRS Fords if the IRS, as you say, is inherently superior. Apparantly, more than just axle and suspension types are involved in handling.