What was once commonplace with race cars is becoming commonplace with street machines, especially the popular ’55 to ’57 model Chevrolets. The point in reference is the dismembering of the car’s front ...

We frequently toss the word "bombproof" around when describing nicely built front Dana 60 axle assemblies. Things like high-strength lockers, heavy-duty axletubes, beefed-up knuckle assemblies, and, ...

Many folks would argue that General Motors builds some of the best eight-lug trucks on the market. They are strong, comfortable, and built to handle the toughest work you can throw at them. However, ...

Axles, brakes, suspensions and tires and all of their related components are part of an apparatus’ foundation, despite the fact that they won’t be used on every call or training session. Gross axle ...

Peterbilt offers a range of axle configurations, from lightweight single axles to heavy-duty tandems, and from axle-forward to axle-back designs. Each option impacts payload capacity, maneuverability, ...

Let us imagine a situation where you have just remembered to check your tires after a long time. It does not matter how this happened, but two of your vehicle's tires are too worn to be used anymore.

The Bridge Formula often drives the front axle configuration (axle forward or axle back) and the rear axle spacings of your vocational truck fleet. Congress enacted the Bridge Formula in 1975 to limit ...

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 ...

Front differential failures are extremely rare, but when they do start to fail, you may hear grinding, feel vibrations and have trouble steering. If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s best to have ...

PACCAR is introducing a new proprietary front axle for its Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles in the third quarter of 2017. The PACCAR axle is designed for construction and vocational applications that ...