“In Canada, our weight laws are less stringent, so these weight saving options have not proven to be as popular,” he said. “The suppliers of these components design them for trucks that are out at no ...

MILTON, ON - A longstanding dispute around allowable axle weights has boiled to the surface, with dozens of aggregate haulers occupying three Ontario Ministry of Transportation scales in the Toronto ...

Shaving off weight has become a central objective of truck component design, and nowhere is that “lightweighting” trend more apparent than on the front axle. Several suppliers have introduced ...

The manufacturer’s newest advancements in weight-optimized steer axle technology now are available on International RH, LT, and MV series trucks.

Air spring lift axle suspension components such as valves, fasteners and bushings are covered by 12-month/100,000-mi. parts only and 6-month/12,000-mi. labor warranty. About the Author ...

Mack’s proprietary drive axles are engineered with a double-reduction design and include the use of Durapoid bevel and helical gears, which provide a favorable gear tooth geometry that helps ...

In some cases, the axle hardware is part of the suspension system, helping support the weight of the vehicle and locate the wheels. There are different axle arrangements, which we'll get into below.

If you've ever rebuilt a Dana 44, 10-bolt, or GM, Dodge, or Ford King Pin front axle, you probably found out the first time that it takes some work to gather all the parts you'll need. Generally ...

Beyond tire size, factors such as gearing, horsepower, vehicle weight, and intended use have a huge bearing on whether your axle will survive or not. Additionally, an "axle" is made up of several ...