The original GM plans for the GMT900 platform called for American Axle's bolt on "I-Ride" independent suspension module in the rear for "A car like feel", but this was cancelled due to UAW strikes, high fuel prices, and slumping sales of full size Suv's and trucks.

I wish I could get my hands on one of these I-Rides.

More info at
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...g=content;col1
http://www.aam.com/index.php?s=64

 

Is that like the 4 wheel steer that did so well?

 

Not a fan of independent suspensions on trucks

 

I am not a fan of them on cars either, have you ever seen a GTO try to launch at the track.... If so you probably feel the same way i do....

 

Irs equals wheel hop when your back end squats your wheels tilt in and leave less of a contact patch on the ground. chevy can keep that ****

 

How about a set up like this?

 

honda ridgeline.

 

Why they killed trailing arms after '72 I don't know. Yes there were problems, but it's still much better than leafs and they were using a design that was from the 1960 models... It's not really a selling point on the new Rams, but the multilink suspension is nice. My suspension would be awesome if I didn't have the "upgrade" 3/4 ton rear coils. It rapes ya with those. My 5" drop springs, relocated track bar and shock mounts will make the rear perfect. No wheel hop here (or power )

Just saying multi link is what they should do instead of worrying about irs bullshit.

 

I remember seeing the SS single cab 04 Chevy truck concept that sold on Barret Jackson auction in person once in Daytona Beach, it had an LS6, T56 All Black, with the SS body package and a tahoe sourced 5 link rear end with coils.. Looked killer and i bet it rode like a champ, probably hooked fairly well, but the load carrying capacity of the Coil spring 60z and 70z trucks sucked.. And i dont know about anyone else but a truck is a piece of crap if it cant pull a trailer loaded with a car or something or hauld a 4wheeler in the bed without dragging the trailer hitch.. Yeah i bet it is better for some things but leafs are the bomb for load carrying.. OR bags.. or a combo of both..

 

I miss trailing arms. Nascar style. How about the front leaf spring with I beam on 2wd?