From Dana comes a new family of single-reduction drive axles that leverages its AdvanTEK technology, a common head-assembly architecture, and other proven Spicer axle technologies to reduce weight, ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Dana Corporation has released a new Dana Spicer S110 drive axle designed for Class 4-5 trucks. The company says the S110 is ideal for a variety of truck applications including ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] When it comes to spec’ing, getting the best fuel economy is about building a tractor with all the right pieces. Even with the best basic ...

Eliminating some portion of the traditional axle housing could open opportunities for new suspensions for heavy trucks, such as this example of an independent suspension. As electric motors take the ...