On this type of setup, the brake assembly usually remains bolted to a flange on the outer axlehousing. Examples of C-clip axles include most Jeep Dana 35, Ford 8.8, and GM 10- and 12-bolt rearends.

Another typical factory solid-axle steering setup was used by Dodges and Chevys, with a drag link moving forward and backward from the steering box to a 90-degree bent steering arm on top of the ...

Fortify the Foundation Whether you're working on a straight-axle ride or a vintage IFS setup, it's always important for the core components to be in good working condition before any modifications ...

The sway bar is more effective in a straight-axle suspension when, for reasons of design limitations, the rear roll angle is hard to control, such is the case with big spring/truck arm suspensions.

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.

Snow-Wheeling a Straight-Axle SEMA 2021 Ford Bronco on 40s Feels Winter Swapped Published: 25 Nov 2021, 09:16 UTC • By: Aurel Niculescu 31 photos ...

Rumblings that the next-gen Chevrolet Suburban would ditch the solid rear axle for an independent rear suspension began percolating last year when spy photos showed prototypes wearing the new ...

And heavier-duty trucks could have two of Ford’s new solid electric axles with four motors, one at each wheel hub. Ford isn’t the only company to develop a solid axle for electric powertrains.

Off-Road Nissan Frontier Runs Custom Suspension That Will Break Your Brain It's only the most overcomplicated solid rear axle setup some folks will ever see. James Gilboy Mar 13, 2024 11:09 AM EDT 0 ...

The photos show that the new Suburban will have an independent rear suspension (IRS) design, which is a notable departure from the current model’s solid rear axle setup.