The rear suspension consisted of a live
rear axle with rear leaf springs.
Lower rear
axle ratios on the transmission should reduce engine rpm on the highway and improve fuel economy, the automaker said.
The single - speed transfer case can send 100 percent of the engine's torque to the
front axle in as little as a tenth of a second.
A five - speed manual transmission conducted the V8's output to a solid rear
axle with traction lock.
And the car handles well, because of the new four - wheel independent suspension, which replaces the
solid axle of the old T - bird.
It helps keep the total weight of the show car low and also offers significant advantages for the distribution
of axle loads and thus for the car's handling.
For enhanced handling, the SUV comes with rear
axle steering for the first time.
This low weight has a positive effect
on axle load distribution.
New front
drive axle seals were installed, and the seller mentions that the coolant lines have not been pinned, which were noted by the mechanic to be in good order.
Out back, the
live axle rear suspension has also been redesigned.
Located completely behind the front
axle for better weight distribution and therefore dynamic performance.
The hood line is particularly lengthy, moving the cabin and windshield pillars towards the rear
axle in what's known as a «cab - back» design.
The input shaft is a hollow shaft construction and directly connected to the front
axle differential.
The rear suspension uses a
beam axle with coil springs.
Let's be honest — you're not going to drive a car with a live rear
axle at 200 mph.
Conventional leaf springs handle suspension duties in the rear with coil springs and radius arms locating the front
axle as before.
The spoiler lip painted high - gloss black on the boot lid further reduces rear
axle lift at high speeds.
One major component is the newly developed, mechanical front
axle locking differential, which significantly improves traction when driving in a sporty style.
The GT C borrows its rear
axle from the GT R, which means it incorporates a rear - wheel steering function.
The rear
axle disconnect system allows for better fuel economy since power isn't being sent to all four wheels in everyday driving.
All lightweight components play an important role in lowering the centre of gravity and further improving
axle load distribution.
A
rigid axle with a five - link suspension has been fitted at the rear.
When traction is at a premium, this type of
axle assembly shifts torque to the wheel that has the best grip.
Each bump threw the
back axle in one direction or another and I could not predict which way a given bump would send the car.
At the rear, massive new round exhaust outlets are connected to a titanium exhaust system that reduces weight over the rear
axle by 7 kg.
Many tiny house companies use triple 7000 #
axle trailers for 24 - foot and longer homes.
Because the
new axle components are made of aluminium, they weigh 2 kilograms less than similar steel - made ones.
An electric motor is mounted on the rear
axle which combines with its petrol counterpart in providing 400 horsepower.
A leaking left
axle seal can cause loss of transmission fluid that may result in various transmission issues.
The new rear
axle design has transformed the car's dynamics.
The larger leaf - spring design supports increased rear gross
axle weight ratings across the board.
All that power continues to be delivered to the rear
axle through a dual - clutch, seven - speed sports transmission, but it has been optimized for the new R version.
Choose an engine short enough to fit entirely behind the front
axle line rather than hanging partially over it.
The rear
axle bears 58 percent of its overall weight — a distribution ratio that is highly beneficial to traction.
The rear live
axle also uses new carbon - composite second - stage steel springs that save 5.5 kg of weight on each side.
Optional adaptive dampers and an air suspension system at the rear
axle make for a comfortable ride that gets formidable on a winding road.
American
Axle did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The vehicle features a 150 kW
electric axle drive system for dynamic acceleration.
A trailer can range from a lightweight
single axle storage «capsule» that a small sports car can pull to a sizable fifth wheel used to transport earth - moving equipment.
The two -
axle air suspension enables owners to set the car's ride height manually.
The five - link rear suspension features two upper and two lower forged steel control arms for longitudinal control, and a track bar for lateral
axle control.
He also described his experience in a sandy wash as not as smooth as the solid -
axle trucks.
Being a highly - tuned, normally - aspirated engine throttle response is razor sharp, which means you can precisely manipulate the rear
axle under power.
There are also vast reserves of grip at the front
axle so you can carry a lot of speed into a corner.
Other features like the heavy -
duty axle, sway bar disconnect system and more provide the capability and durability you need to take on all kinds of adventures.