One aspect of the Wrangler that hasn't changed among the several that have is its solid front axle. We've dedicated this ...

Solid, or beam axles, are just that: a solid beam that connects right and left wheels, front or rear, to one another. Of course there are a couple of different ways of doing this, but the basic ...

Car axles and powertrain technology in general has changed a lot over the years, and EVs are sparking innovation that could ...

As it is a solid rear axle, or live axle, the ride is firm, and can be jarring. The radials have softened the sharper bumps. The Corvette has four-wheel drum brakes, as they all did until 1965.

One of the biggest knocks against the last Ford Mustang was its solid-rear axle. Not one to actively court criticism, Ford dutifully swapped out the old-fashioned rear end for something a bit more ...

Upgrading the Ford Mustang's Rear Axle - Solid Footing. Rear Axle Work Is For The Pros, But The Next Time You Have It Done You'll Know What's Going On In There. HOT ROD Staff Writer Jul 01, 2003.

In half-ton trucks, IRS is fine because it provides superior on-road comfort and handling over a solid rear axle. Also, in the case of the F-150 Lightning, it’s still capable of towing 10,000 ...

The current Suburban, introduced for the 2015 model year, utilizes a solid axle with five-link location and coil springs. Solid rear axles are common in pickups and SUVs that ride on body-on-frame ...

Without a solid rear axle, as has been the standard forever, a truck can’t effectively shoulder that load. This is particularly critical for three-quarter-ton and one-ton pickups.

After five decades of Mustangs riding on solid rear axles, Ford finally revealed the all-new 2015 pony in early December with a standard independent rear suspension system. With the griping from ...

We went with a solid rear-axle suspension in the back of our Factory Five 1935 Hot Rod Truck build that may seem a bit underwhelming, but don't be fooled.