Straight-Axle Chevy Suspension. Remember When It Was Easier To Lift A Truck? Jon Acuff Writer Dec 01, 2010. See All 15 Photos. After getting a great deal on an old 1970s-era K5 Blazer, we wanted ...

The Basics. From the first Model T until the end of the '40s, Ford Motor Company relied on a solid I-beam front axle as the backbone of its front suspension designs.

In a solid-axle suspension system, the axle moves primarily vertically, with leaf or coil springs providing support for the vehicle's weight, and shocks controlling dampening of the axle and ...

Coil springs can be used in both independent and solid axle suspension systems. They are the most common spring used for suspension on vehicles today, and they are useful in a wide variety of ...

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 ...

Off-roaders swear by the solid front axle, but Ford worked hard to design an independent front suspension that's comfortable on road and capable in all kinds of terrain.

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independent front suspension has become the norm, the presence of solid front axles in certain trucks might seem a tad outdated.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 ...

The decision to keep the Mustang with a solid axle instead of independent rear suspension has been causing heated arguments for years. But now, the Mustang will go IRS. So what's it all mean, anyway?

After five decades of Mustangs riding on solid rear axles, Ford finally revealed the all-new 2015 pony in early December with a standard independent rear suspension system. With the griping from ...

The Basics. From the first Model T until the end of the '40s, Ford Motor Company relied on a solid I-beam front axle as the backbone of its front suspension designs.