Shifterati

Glossary · Suspension

solid front axle

Also called solid axle, straight axle

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One beam joining both front wheels, so they move together: tough and flexible off road, rougher on it.

The story

History: facts, each with its source

MetalCloak says a solid axle connects both front wheels, which move as one unit. It offers better wheel articulation over hard terrain and is built to handle rough ground and heavy loads, but it can give a less comfortable ride and can compromise handling and stability on paved roads.1

Found on

Every generation on the site whose dossier names it

Sources

  1. MetalCloak (IFS or solid axle)