and a good 4-inch-taller suspension would not only get our tires fitting (with some minor trimming), it also wouldn't cost us too much either since old solid-axle trucks are fairly inexpensive to ...

From the first Model T until the end of the '40s, Ford Motor Company relied on a solid I-beam front axle as the backbone of its front suspension designs. Since both roads and tire technology were ...

In a solid-axle suspension system, the axle moves primarily vertically, with leaf or coil springs providing support for the vehicle's weight, and shocks controlling dampening of the axle and ...

This helps to smooth out the ride and keep it from rocking from side to side as it does with a solid axle suspension. Independent suspensions can free up space for other components in certain ...

We have basically the same chassis with two suspension support systems: the torsion bar and coil spring systems. The straight axle front suspension is standard, as is the steering. Designs become ...

Whether independent front suspension (IFS) or a solid axle setup is better for off-roading depends on how you plan to use your off-road vehicle. A solid axle has advantages if your off-road ...

Most IFS designs offer less suspension travel than a solid axle, making it harder to maintain traction on uneven surfaces and keep all four wheels on the ground According to Gavin McGee ...

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independent front suspension has become the norm, the presence of solid front axles in certain trucks might seem a tad outdated.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 ...

After five decades of Mustangs riding on solid rear axles, Ford finally revealed the all-new 2015 pony in early December with a standard independent rear suspension system. With the griping from ...

Currently available solutions and others in the works allow for three-quarter- and one-ton trucks to retain their existing suspension setups, just with a solid axle that has a motor in the middle.