With over a century of 4x4 truck history, there’s been a lot of time for innovation. Light trucks use one fixed and one steering axle to drive four tires. Over the decades, changes have been made to ...

Fortify the Foundation Whether you're working on a straight-axle ride or a vintage IFS setup, it's always important for the core components to be in good working condition before any modifications are ...

One of the great things about street rodding is the way you build your car is open to interpretation; still, the best cars seem to follow a theme. As an example, most builders believe that from an ...

The live axle simply refuses to die. Rugged, hefty, and simple, they’ve been a mainstay of serious off-road rigs for decades. Even as more modern platforms switch to independent front suspension, ...

Last year we proved with our Ultimate F-150 that a well-built IFS (independent front suspension) rig can perform great in even the most extreme off-road conditions. We also discovered that building an ...

It is almost the season to be jolly. Some will be happier than others, and a few weeks in advance. Solomon Lunger, the host of the Ford Era channel on YouTube, for example, got an exclusive chance to ...

Every electric pickup on the market—the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV—utilizes independent rear suspension instead of the solid rear axles typically found in full-sized trucks.