Glossary / Suspension

front axle

27 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the part that holds the front wheels together and lets them turn.

Technical Definition

The front axle is the assembly that connects the front wheels to the vehicle’s chassis, allowing them to rotate and steer.

Hear It Discussed

"its four cylinder sits a little bit back behind that front axle. And the weight balance in the nose is just a little bit more delicate, I feel like."
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055 Everyday Driver Car Debate 44:36

"...it sounds like the front axle is partially engaged."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - October 4, 2025 Hour 1 - The Remote Roller Coaster Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 23:01

"Well, the thing that's remarkable is that you see so many versions of cars that are basically based on this little A-shaped frame with a perfectly simple front axle."
Episode 200! Porsche anniversary, midnight Mog, US pickups, airships My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 55:45