An axle shaft is a component of a vehicle's suspension system that transmits torque from the differential to the wheels and supports the vehicle's weight. It is a rotating rod or shaft that connects ...

Hot rods lax the limits of stock axles. Sixties racers learned this when traction caught up with horsepower and they started tossing slicks into the stands. Axle manufacturers quickly learned how to ...

For the most part, while their functions are deceptively complex, we're all familiar with a typical car axle. Being the method by which most cars mount their wheels, axles represent one of the most ...

The world of rearends is a fascinating place, filled with more wonder and variety than most of us realize. The trick is to identify the weak from the strong, the common from the obscure. This guide ...

The Ford Motor Company introduced a new drive axle assembly for the 1957 model year that used a removable center section differential mounted in a stamped steel housing. This arrangement wasn’t ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dana revealed at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a new dual range disconnect concept tandem axle that disconnects the inter-axle shaft at highway speeds to provide greater efficiency.

The Mercedes-Benz G 550 4×4 ($227,300), or “4×4 Squared,” is seven feet, four inches tall. Even with my gangly, six-foot-tall frame, entering the cabin is a chore: I have to heave my foot higher than ...

Knowledge is priceless. That's true generally, and it's especially true when you want to upgrade your 4x4's axles. Because of the investment and the work involved in this type of upgrade, it's ...

Ford is recalling nearly 42,000 Super Duty F250 and F350 trucks because a left rear axle shaft may break, which can increase the risk of a crash. The Ford recall covers certain 2023 Super Duty F250 ...