Cummins debuted its new Meritor RT-160 HE tandem drive axle on April 16 during the Truck World show in Mississauga, Ont., ...

Ford Motor is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks over an issue with the vehicles' axle hub bolts that can cause the vehicle to roll away when the parking brake is not applied or cause a ...

Few things are more frustrating than hearing a clicking sound when you turn the steering wheel, but few things are as serious as the problem behind that noise. Your car’s CV axles play a huge role in ...

There are several basic rear axle types used in 4x4s, and each have specific design pros and cons. Axle designs can vary in load handling, bearing and flange type, and gearset configuration. In this ...

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 ...

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 ...

Building and driving a traditional hot rod certainly isn't for everybody-after all, there are sacrifices involved. Putting one together takes time, money, and an infinite amount of patience looking ...

The trucking industry is one of the most regulated in North America—and rightfully so. When an 80,000-lb. tractor-trailer is traveling at 65 mph, the potential for disaster is constant, regardless of ...

Suspensions, suspensions, suspensions! Sometimes it seems like the only tech stories we do here at CLASSIC TRUCKS are chassis and suspension related. Then again, there's good reason for our bias. Most ...

Constant velocity axles, also known as CV axles, play a vital role in a vehicle's ability to drive. They are the drivetrain's final components that connect to the wheels and transfer the power ...