ZF's demonstrator truck for its AxTrax 2 e-powertrain was a stock Kenworth T680, with no alterations other than the installation of the two e-axles. In the battle for efficiency, weight reduction, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dana revealed at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a new dual range disconnect concept tandem axle that disconnects the inter-axle shaft at highway speeds to provide greater efficiency.

In its purest form, a 6x2 chassis configuration is a three-axle tractor with power going to just one of the tandem rear axles. Put another way, only two of the six wheel positions are powered. Early ...

Knowledge is priceless. That's true generally, and it's especially true when you want to upgrade your 4x4's axles. Because of the investment and the work involved in this type of upgrade, it's ...

Have you ever wondered why some semi trucks have one set of wheels and others have two sets crammed together? That's because some semis use a single axle while others have tandem axles, but why is it ...

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 ...

We decided to cut through the brand-loyalty blindfold to take a clinical look at the 12-bolt, the Ford 9-inch, and the Dana 60 rear axles. We obtained a 3.50:1-gear version of each of these three rear ...

Good news for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra half-ton buyers looking for improved performance when towing trailers with GM’s new 6.2-liter V-8: A new 3.73 rear axle option is available. “The first ...

Project purgatory, that seemingly inescapable place your 4x4 build ends up in when your ambitions outweigh your available time and/or funds. If you've been messing around with 4x4s long enough, you've ...