Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged and could not be disengaged by the driver. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Most of these systems are designed to be transparent to the driver.

Manufacturing 190

Manufacturing Hydraulics Vehicle Trucking 190

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s. Instead, they were equipped with open differentials.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Manufacturing Vehicle Trucking 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s. Instead, they were equipped with open differentials.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Manufacturing Vehicle Trucking 130

Auto Service World

MAY 29, 2025

Automakers are adding to the options available, especially in the light truck segment. I think one of the things that weve seen with EVs that is helping the EV marketplace youre seeing more of those trucks come into play now, Todd Campau, associate director of the aftermarket at S&P Global Mobility, explained at last fall’s AAPEX.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Automotive 200