An off-road rock crawler that DOESN'T use straight axles?!

[AWDfreak]

Often times, off-road enthusiasts tout the rigidity, reliability, as well as the articulation of the straight-axle suspension design. Straight-axle suspension also is better suited to carrying heavier loads as there is no camber change like that of an independent suspension. And unlike an independent suspension, a straight axle suspension's minimum running ground clearance is maintained during compression (assuming the differential is the minimum running ground clearance point), while an independent suspension loses minimum running ground clearance under compression.

However, it is generally accepted that a vehicle with independent suspension is able to roll over obstacles at higher speeds with more composure than a straight-axle suspension.

Clayton Hollingsworth took this concept to the extreme. Clayton Hollingsworth IFS/IRS Buggy named "THE OUTLAW" uses a very unconventional setup. A completely, fully-independent suspension rock buggy. And it's no slouch, nor it is unreliable.

It also sports a GM LS-series V8 engine that is supercharged and offset from the driver in a mid-mounted layout with 4WD. This is one of the most badass rigs I have ever seen on YouTube.

Seriously, this guy deserves some serious props! And he actually won the first event he entered his fully-independent suspension rig at!

YouTube video code: 8EdZJQEY4F0 YouTube channel code:
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SUPERCHARGED LS POWERED IFS/IRS BUGGY - The OUTLAW
Uploaded by BustedKnuckleVideo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EdZJQEY4F0

YouTube video code: 36dVm7I8ZMA YouTube channel code: UCQMYWynQkK-Q-sd0u2_rF0A
"OUTLAW" The INSANE SUPERCHARGED IFS/IRS ROCK BOUNCER
Uploaded by MadRam11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36dVm7I8ZMA

YouTube video code: ykCc1ItHO_Y YouTube channel code: UCoexJvHdAZdD9zaf4SrzLow
THE OUTLAW STRIKES AGAIN!!! WINS INSANE 4 WIDE PRO-ROCK KNOCKOUT RACE AT AMERICAN REBEL MUD PARK
Uploaded by HIGH OCTANE FILMS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykCc1ItHO_Y

YouTube video code: CVtWRqJsHXk YouTube channel code: UCQMYWynQkK-Q-sd0u2_rF0A
OUTLAW THE IFS/IRS SUPERCHARGED MONSTER HITS THE ROCKS
Uploaded by MadRam11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVtWRqJsHXk

YouTube: 9ZpM_9gIKAc YouTube channel code: UCoexJvHdAZdD9zaf4SrzLow
HOW DOES IT EVEN MOVE LIKE THAT? THE OUTLAW JUST FLIES AND STICKS LIKE NO OTHER MACHINE OUT THERE!!!
Uploaded by HIGH OCTANE FILMS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZpM_9gIKAc

[Subarust]

Ugly, but useful. IR/FS is solely used in Baja. Which is mostly sand, but still has rocks. I love watching a trophy truck absorb the craziest jumps and rocks. Wish my rally car could do that (for cheap...)

Also, I wouldn't call that "rock crawling". Really just hillclimb.

[Crunchtrek]

Long travel Subaru.


Here you go.

[AWDfreak]

Originally Posted by Crunchtrek

Long travel Subaru.


Here you go.

That shop who custom-built that setup seems (assuming I am referring to the one I saw in a YouTube video) to brag about working on that, but strangely seems secretive about doing any such work on any other vehicles.