When you learn that you and your wife are expecting not one baby but twins, your priorities change quickly, and so does the future of your savings account balance…and sometimes your vehicle fleet.

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independent front suspension has become the norm, the presence of solid front axles in certain trucks might seem a tad outdated.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

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 adventures ...

A patent application recently filed by Ford describes a new electrified solid rear axle with electric motors built into the wheel hubs. In half-ton trucks, IRS is fine because it provides superior ...

For the most part, while their functions are deceptively complex, we're all familiar with a typical car axle. Being the method by which most cars mount their wheels, axles represent one of the most ...

4x4 axles come in all shapes and sizes for recreational and competition wheelers. From the heavy-duty 21⁄2-ton Rockwell to the classic lightweight Dana 30, each axle has its own definitive qualities.