MadaboutKitcars

A look at the constant velocity (CV) joint

A description of the CV Joint and how it works

Ball bearings and their uses

Our kit cars have many bearings, balls being one of them!

Differential explained

A look at how the differential provides power to the driven wheels

Double wishbone suspension

Suspension set up

Driveshaft or Carden shaft principles for transferring power

The purpose of an automotive driveshaft

Electric Power Steering

Electric Power steering explained

How a De Dion tube works

A look at the De Dion rear axle set up

How a shock absorber does what it does

How it does it and why

Hypoid - helical spiral gear

Found in the final drive

Leaf spring or Cart spring

Used since medieval times (when most American cars were invented)

Leaf spring or Cart spring

Commonly used in conjunction with a live axle

Live axle or beam axle explained

Found on many kit cars using 70s and 80s donors

Plain bearing

A look at the function of a plain bearing

Pros and Cons of a Live Axle

A brief look at a live axle and it drawbacks

Rack and pinion steering

Rack and Pinion explained

Rolling-element bearing

Roller bearing function and use

Suspension Tie Rod

Describing the usage of the tie rod

Swing axle explained

What the hecks a swing axle - your answers here

The MacPherson Strut

Drawings and description of the MacPherson Strut

The role of the Panhard rod

Used to greatly improve the handling charateristics of Live axle cars

Torque tube automotive driveshaft

How it works

Trailing Arms in rear suspension

Used on some live axled vehicles such as the Ford Cortina

Transaxle Overview

Transaxle uses and installations

Types of LSD - Limited Slip Differential

Types and mechanics of a limited slip differential

Universal joint (UJ) explained

The UJ or Universal Joint

Watts linkage for rear suspension

Used to get the best out of live axle rear end setups

Weissach axle for the Porsche 928

Weissach axle and what it overcomes