The axle connects two or more of a vehicle's wheels to the same axis, whether on the front or back, and depending on how it's configured, the performance of your ride can vary greatly. Furthermore, ...

Axle gearing plays a critical role in vehicle performance. It determines how efficiently engine power is delivered to the wheels, which directly impacts fuel efficiency, torque, acceleration, and the ...

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11999227B2) discloses an electric drive axle system that includes an electric machine connected to a gearbox with a unique clutch mechanism. The ...

For part two of our series about transforming Jared Lehenbauer’s new-to-him ’01 Ford F-250 into a truck that’s better suited to his needs, we’re detailing how to select the correct gear ratio for two- ...

To make this gear ratio comparison possible, we used a car equipped with a 9-inch Ford housing and had Drivetrain Warehouse set up three centersections with 3.00, 3.50 and 4.11 gearsets. We also used ...

STATING that improvements can be made in the smoothness, flexibility and economy of motor-cars by the provision of axle ratios and transmission steps that will make high road-speeds possible with ...

It can be argued that there's no bigger bang-for-the-buck performance upgrade than new axle gears. Auto manufacturers are tasked with building a vehicle that is optimized for both highway efficiency, ...