We’re fairly certain that when Chrysler’s engineering team axed the WJ’s traditional solid front axle in favor of a completely independent arrangement in the ’05 Grand WK, what they didn’t anticipate ...

The Fast Lane's Roman Mica and Andre Smirnov took delivery of a 2024 Toyota Tacoma in February 2024. Less than a month later, while they were off-roading in sub-zero conditions, Roman heard a loud pop ...

In a world where independent front suspension has become the norm, the presence of solid front axles in certain trucks might seem a tad outdated. However, there's a reason why this traditional design ...

In the automotive world, especially when it comes to off-road trucks and SUVs, differentials come up all the time. Is your differential locking, limited slip or open? Do you have a transfer case? One ...

Last month we discussed the basic design characteristics and behaviors as they relate to a double-triangulated four-link rear suspension. We talked about component locations, physical constraints, and ...

Hardcore off-roaders and Jeep fans swear by the solid axle. They say the durability, articulation, and simplicity of a live-axle setup can't be beat. Yet slowly, the solid front axle has died out.

(iSeeCars) – To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s ...

While it’s likely seldom done, some vehicles’ maintenance schedules do include an interval for changing the differential fluid, though perhaps only under “severe service” conditions such as frequent ...