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Swing axle — A swing axle is a simple type of independent suspension first used in early aircraft (1910 or before), such as the Sopwith and Fokker, usually with rubber bungee and no damping. Many later motor car rear swing axles have universal joints… … Wikipedia
swing axle — An independent rear suspension system in which each driving wheel can move up or down independently of the other. The differential unit is bolted to the frame and various forms of linkage are used upon which to mount the wheels. Drive axles,… … Dictionary of automotive terms
low pivot swing axle — A rear axle setup that attaches the differential housing to the frame via a pivot mount. A conventional type of housing and axle extend from the differential to one wheel. The other side of the differential is connected to the other driving wheel … Dictionary of automotive terms
axle — An axle is a shaft on which the wheels revolve. A full floating axle is used to drive the rear wheels. It does not hold them on nor support them. A semi floating or one quarter floating axle is used to drive the wheels, hold them on, and support… … Dictionary of automotive terms
pivot — A pin or shaft about which a part moves. The place at which a lever swivels. A lever cannot work without a pivot. Also see low pivot swing axle … Dictionary of automotive terms
swing — See low pivot swing axle … Dictionary of automotive terms
pivot — Synonyms and related words: ankle, arbor, articulation, avert, axis, axle, axle bar, axle shaft, axle spindle, axle tree, bearing, bench mark, boundary, butt, cardinal point, center, center of action, center of gravity, centroid, centrum, cervix … Moby Thesaurus
pivot — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. axis, turning point; gudgeon; joint, axle, hinge; focus; jewel. See cause, junction. v. i. swivel, turn, whirl; roll; hinge. See rotation. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. axle, shaft, swivel; see axis . v.… … English dictionary for students
pivot — n 1. swivel, spindle, reel, spool, bobbin, gimbal; fulcrum, axis, axle; thole, tholepin, pin, pintle. 2. hub, nave, Inf. nub, focal point, center, heart; crucial or critical point, turning point; support, prop, brace, stay, foundation; peg,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
Mercedes-Benz 300SL — See also: Mercedes Benz 300 Mercedes Benz 300SL Manufacturer Mercedes Benz Production 1952 1953 (racing car) 1954 1963 (prod … Wikipedia
