Independent front suspension has been the trend now for many years in all sorts of vehicles. So why do some trucks still use solid front axles?

A solid front axle is made up of just a few parts, and boasts a relatively simple, straight-forward design that can, largely, be repaired by DIYers.

The heavy-duty frame, solid front axle and sturdy conveyors are engineered for durability.

The path to the top of the leaderboard was different, but comparable for Mark Hensby and Padraig Harrington in Thursday’s first round of the U.S. Senior Open.