the presence of solid front axles in certain trucks might seem a tad outdated. However, there's a reason why this traditional design continues to thrive — especially in specific applications.

Here we have compiled some axle basics to better inform you of what’s likely sitting under your Jeep, truck, and/or SUV platforms ... have converted over from front solid axlehousings to ...

Spartan cabs with little in the way of creature comforts, simple, torquey drivetrains, and solid axle front ... design. Ford engineers started tinkering with an IFS for the company's F-series ...

Not only that, but the live axle would maintain the off-road articulation that many truck fans appreciate, plus it’s a simple and rugged design ... motor for the front wheels and axles for ...

Many military surplus CUCV 5/4-ton trucks gave up their Dana 60 front axles ... Dana 60s have an axle disconnect, which is considered a weaker and more complex axleshaft design.

IMT Corporation has added a full drop design to their ... standard 15′ by 4′ front axle brakes. For more details on the Ingersoll full drop axle, call IMT at 519-485-2210, or visit the company’s Web ...

International Truck and Engine Corp. launches the 4100 ... The company claims its front axle design can provide up to a 28-lb. weight savings over similarly spec'd competitive axles.

Their cabins are located in front of or above the front axle of the truck ... but thanks to the truck's unique design, the driver is able to sit closer to the windshield and more easily spot ...

It may look odd at first, but there is a practical reason behind this design ... between them is their position on the truck. A pusher axle goes in front of the drive axles and boosts ...

It could be used in a dual-motor rear-wheel drive truck, with one of these solid rear axles and independent front suspension ... like Ford’s proposed design here. Both Magna’s and ZF ...