If you've busted a front axle, then you know the frustration and mess of pulling the scrap metal from the end of the knuckle. Current commonly-accepted Jeep axleshaft technology is over 50 years old ...

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 ...

Not too long ago, Ford had to recall over 270,000 trucks and crossovers because of a park module issue that could let vehicles roll away. That included the F-150, Maverick, and Mustang Mach-E. Now, ...

A vehicle's rear axle shafts might possibly be the last components considered when improving the performance and reliability of any Pontiac. Though complete failure of a stock shaft is rather uncommon ...

The front axleshaft assemblies in your solid-axle or IFS 4x4 were designed to hold up to the loads of the vehicle in stock form. Add larger wheels and tires with more traction, and the increased ...

A drive axle is essentially a half axle, so named because it does half of the job, extending from a transaxle or differential to one of the wheels. Its twin on the other side completes the set.

The world of rearends is a fascinating place, filled with more wonder and variety than most of us realize. The trick is to identify the weak from the strong, the common from the obscure. This guide ...

There’s so much jargon in the off-road space that it sounds like another language sometimes. “Does your rig have an e-locker? NV241 or MP3022? Dana 44 or Dana 60?” Now, there’s another term to ...

A few weeks ago, I went to the amazing Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Indiana, where I learned about an axle that has not just one gear ratio like in pretty much all modern cars, but two.

Some Chevy Silverado 1500 owners may notice a clicking noise coming from their vehicle’s front axle while driving. Now, a possible cause for this issue has been identified, as has a fix. The sound can ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...