S/A meaning???

[Shimpy]

I've heard solid axle, straight axle, and single axle. Which is correct? Just courious.

 

[americanbadass]

It's "SOLID". According to many companies.:Shrug:

 

[Paul_Trike]

I think it is a Solid single axle that is straight.

 

[Shimpy]

Sounds like solid axle is what they mean. Anyway it's not IRS since the whole assembly moves in unison. I asked because I always called it solid axle, but my mechanic the other day referred to it as straight axle which also makes sense to me since it goes straight from right to left wheel and IRS is from what I've seen angled to each wheel where it can move independently.

 

[lzski326]

I would call it a straight axle. If it was a solid axle there wouldn't be a differential in the middle, so you would have trouble turning. JMO
Larry

 

[John Luciano]

Straight axle referred to the early Ford front end that had a leaf spring going across from wheel to wheel.
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[Comanche]

Trikes today have two types of suspension (Axles) Solid which is a single bar going across powering the drive train.

Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) Allows each wheel to be powered independently. IRS is more costly, more comfortable for the passenger and is much more complex than the solid axle.

 

[mmkrnh8012]

The old harley servicars were a solid axle, no differentia,l very dangerous. Most things today are straight axle or independant

 

[TouringOn2]

I agree with most posts it means Solid Axle. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Larry

 

[jfingalls]

It is straight axle. It is refering to the linearity of the wheel drive shaft system. Of course, we know there must be a differential to make the mechanical system work (allows each wheel to turn at different speeds). Solid axle refers to one solid shaft with no differential between wheels.

 

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

Champion calls it a solid axle and that's what I call mine.
Let's not get picky pepper

 

[Shimpy]

It is straight axle. It is refering to the linearity of the wheel drive shaft system. Of course, we know there must be a differential to make the mechanical system work (allows each wheel to turn at different speeds). Solid axle refers to one solid shaft with no differential between wheels.

This was the best explaination.

 

[jfingalls]

Thank you Shimpy. Enjoy your Trike and special thanks for your service to our country!