Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Toyota truck and 4Runner rear axles are plenty tough in stock form, but there are a number of upgrades available that can make them even tougher for hard-core users. In a previous article ("Toyota ...

In 1963, almost every car manufactured in the U.S. had a solid rear axle. There were exceptions like the Corvette and Corvair. Today, pickup trucks and only a few light- to medium-duty SUVs/passenger ...

Once nearly every car had solid rear axles, but today only a few – mostly pickup trucks – come so equipped. But while they seem rugged, solid axles can still suffer damage. In 1963, almost every car ...