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Bill Watson Prowler Junkie From:Eugene OR USA |
posted 06-28-2003 11:53 PM
    
WHAT IS A LIVE AXLE ? BILL IN OREGON . THANK YOU. |
CJ                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 06-29-2003 12:07 AM
A Live Axle is one that supports a portion of the weight of a vehicle as well as providing driving power to the wheels connected to it.  Live axles are far superior off-road compared to IFS. Live axles have much more travel than IFS, and are easier to build in more travel over stock. In situations where IFS would lift a tire, a live axle will easily keep both tires on the ground. Plus, you get the benefit of the solid axle lifting and creating more ground clearance. Also, when one wheel of a live axle is up, the opposite wheel actually has added traction with the axle acting as a lever. Many rock-crawlers remove IFS from their rigs and install a live axle. This message has been edited by CJ on 06-29-2003 at 12:11 AM |
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Bill Watson Prowler Junkie From:Eugene OR USA |
posted 06-29-2003 01:01 AM
THANK YOU C J FOR YOUR HELP. NOW I HAVE A GOOD IDEA WHAT A LIVE AXLE IS. THANKS AGAIN! BILL WATSON IN OREGON |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 06-29-2003 07:19 AM
Maybe a little easier put is a Go Kart rear axle which is driven by a sprocket with a "solid axle" which both wheels are driven at the same time. |
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