The old saying goes, “Out of sight, out of mind.” So, unless your Mustang’s rear axle has been complaining, it’s easy to take it for granted. Aside from receiving stronger shafts or a steeper gear set ...
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 ...
The new South Side facility is set to begin operating this year, manufacturing rear axles for the Japanese automaker's ...
"No plan survives first contact." A 19th-century Prussian field marshal coined that idea 100 years before Project CC Underbird's triangulated four-link rear suspension and 8.8-inch, Salisbury-style, ...
As an alternative to costlier full-hybrid systems, many suppliers are looking to mild-hybrid powertrains to boost the efficiency of internal-combustion cars. A small 48-volt battery can provide ...
I have a 2007 Ford F-150 with the FX4 package, a little lift, and some larger-than-factory (28575R18) Toyo all-terrain tires. The truck has a ton of miles on it—nearly 200,000 miles—and I noticed the ...
Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park. The recall comes ...
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Why track bar changes feel huge

Track bar adjustments sound like garage jargon until you see how much they change the car’s balance. On a NASCAR stock c ...
The Mack MD Series features a 23,000-lb. rear axle and a 325-horsepower engine for improved towing and durability. These upgrades benefit sectors like refuse and construction, supporting various ...
The old saying goes, "Out of sight, out of mind." So, unless your Mustang's rear axle has been complaining, it's easy to take it for granted. Aside from receiving stronger shafts or a steeper gear set ...