Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
Hub, Three-Quarter Floating
This contains one bearing carried on the outside of the hollow axle casing, so that the weight of the car is taken directly on the casing, as are side thrusts but lateral movements still rely partly on the half-shaft. Thus the half-shaft gives extra rigidity as well as transmitting torque.
