Driveshaft design explained, including types, joints, and vibration causes to support accurate diagnosis and service.

I have a 1931 Model A Cabriolet that I am building. I have put a new dropped front axle in, boxed and reinforced the frame, and intend to install a Chevy 350 with auto trans. I bought an 8.8 rearend ...

The phone call to the Tremec tech line went something like this: "Yea, I just bought your Magnum six-speed and put it in my car. The overdrive is great, I love it but now I've got a vibration that ...

Drivetrain setup continues to be a baffling and controversial subject. It's baffling because it's three-dimensional, and it's controversial because differing applications require differing solutions.

One of the most common causes of torsional vibrations has to do with driveline angles between the transmission and front and rear drive axles. Since your drive axles may be a long way from the engine ...

Let’s face it: drivelines aren’t the sexiest component on a big rig. Heck, they aren’t even visible, unless you crawl under a Class 8 truck and look up underneath at the chassis. You can hear the big ...

Some owner-operators nowadays, enamored with the image first popularized by Southern California’s low-ridin’ community, deflate their trucks’ air suspension so the frame hangs several inches closer to ...

Every truck shudders and shakes to a certain degree but when vibrations persist at a specific road speed, engine rpm, or gear position, it’s time to see a mechanic who can thoroughly check your ...

Why do we have to think about these angles at all? We wouldn't if the engine, transmission, driveshaft, and pinion all shared the same centerline. As it is, these components are never on the same ...