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 ...

TheGM 14-bolthas to be one of the easiest axles there is for a guy to set up in his driveway, and a beginner's best friend since everything about it is straightforward and it all comes apart easily.

With over a century of 4x4 truck history, there’s been a lot of time for innovation. Light trucks use one fixed and one steering axle to drive four tires. Over the decades, changes have been made to ...

I started off with the idea of lowering the truck from 3 to 41/2 inches, depending on what parts I was going to use. Before we started I told Ries and Chaffers what my plan of action was, and they ...

Vehicles are susceptible to wear and tear over time. Over the years, you will likely encounter various problems. Oil leaks, a moldy AC unit, or a faulty suspension are a few potential issues a driver ...

In automotive design, it's all about proportions. Since mass-produced cars first emerged in the early 1900s, an often-overlooked measurement that influences a vehicle's aesthetic appeal and function ...

ZF Friedrichshafen AG says it has invested approximately EUR15m in setting up a new production location for passenger car axle systems production in Beijing. On September 25, 2013 production got the ...

The rail industry is one of the most important forms of transport for global commerce. Around the world, railways facilitate the efficient transport of goods across vast distances. Central to the ...

Need a sturdy angle gearbox to handle power transmission for your next big project? Why not harvest a rear axle from a car and make one yourself? When you think about it, the axle of a rear-wheel ...