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 ...

Wheel alignment affects safety, handling, and performance. Abnormal tire wear and handling quirks signal the need for wheel alignment. Modifying the chassis or suspension requires a trip to the ...

The various components of a typical straight-axle steering system are basic but require maintenance and tuning in order to function properly. From the rotation of the steering wheel to the meshing of ...

Suspensions, suspensions, suspensions! Sometimes it seems like the only tech stories we do here at CLASSIC TRUCKS are chassis and suspension related. Then again, there's good reason for our bias. Most ...

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 ...

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 ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. An axle may seem simple — it helps connect a wheel to the rest of your car and get that wheel spinning. However, axles can be more complicated than you ...