Rich Manapat of Complete Diesel Service uses a jacking system to raise the front axle off the wheels, which allows proper checking of front-end components. Why should you pay attention to wheel ...

In a world where independent front suspension has become the norm, the presence of solid front axles in certain trucks might seem a tad outdated. However, there's a reason why this traditional design ...

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 ...

Of all the chores associated with street-rod maintenance, one of the most neglected could well be frontend alignment. It's one of those things that none of us pay much attention to; that is, until the ...

Misalignment is the second leading cause of lost tread mileage after improper inflation. This is probably because most truckers don't understand the importance of total vehicle alignment (steer as ...

Excessive tire wear got you down? Your trailer tracking like a dog? Sounds like you’ve got an alignment problem – or two. Even if you’ve just had your tractor aligned, if the trailer you pull doesn’t ...

Some debates are never ending and will rage until time stops. Ford or Chevy. Good versus evil. Old or new. Chocolate or vanilla. Donkey or elephant. Which is best can lead to arguments that are ...

Does your early Jeep shimmy, wander, or shake? This article may interest you. The factory steering on the early CJ-5 uses a gear assembly with a rotating arm that mounts to the inside of the driver ...

When street rodders discuss the relative merits of traditional versus high-tech chassis construction styles, the comparison inventively comes down to the type of suspension used. Generally, a solid ...