- 4ePikanini is referring to the Independent Rear Suspension. That is the single feature that puts your Pajero separate from every other car in your company that day."I think it's the IRS in certain situations that give greater traction"
It is supposed to be a BIG NO-NO as far as all the experts are concerned because it offers less articulation than the old fashioned solid axle.
I have two things to say to this:
1) EVERY top 4x4 SUV (except Toyota Land Cruiser) now feature independent suspension - so it can't be all bad. It is obviously more safe and more comfortable
2) I absolutely believe that the IRS offers better traction under many off road conditions. The fact that the one wheel can go into a dip or over a rock without affecting that wheel's camber or any other wheel's camber either, must offer better traction.
Well, I actually have three things to say re. IRS so...
3)I am such a pro IRS chappie, that I have no option but to buy Pajero. I seriously and honestly do not trust the Grand Cherokee or the Discovery to offer the same bullet proof reliability as the Pajero and of course Toyota hasn't figured out the independent suspension trick yet.