Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Many of the early systems used mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. 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. So, what happened?

Manufacturing 190

Manufacturing Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle 190

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. 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. So, what happened?

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. 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. So, what happened?

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130

Wrench

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Those of you with a utility trailer, boat, or camper are probably nodding your heads right now because you’ve been there; it’s always the exterior lights, isn’t it? Dad had the van’s rear interior trim panels out, new wires tapped into the body harness, and ran out the back doors to the camper.

ASE 40

ASE Mechanic Technical Utilities 40