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 Trucking Vehicle 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 Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 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 Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130