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.
In Part One of this series on racecar dynamics we introduced a new way of looking at the vehicle's suspension systems. We learned that it is important to match the desires of both ends of the car in ...
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 ...
The live axle simply refuses to die. Rugged, hefty, and simple, they’ve been a mainstay of serious off-road rigs for decades. Even as more modern platforms switch to independent front suspension, ...
Some classic cars feel ancient the moment the key turns, while others still track straight, ride quietly, and steer with ...
Hi, I am working on building a custom three-link front suspension for my very custom 1948 Willys CJ-2A. The tub is stretched, and it's on a custom frame. I mainly use it for trail riding and rock ...