Automotive Dictionary: Live Axle

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Automotive Dictionary: Live Axle


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.
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Live Axle


Conventional rear axle set-up that contains rotating drive shafts. The actual term 'live' refers to the fact that the axle transmits power as opposed to a dead axle whose sole function is suspension.
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