Underside view of a truck rear axle, driveshaft, leaf springs an…

Underbody view looking up at a truck's rear axle assembly, showing the driveshaft running into the differential pinion, leaf springs with red-wrapped ends, and shocks mounted outboard. A large polished stainless muffler and tailpipe sit at upper left, with weeds and gravel visible under the vehicle.

AI caption January 2010 · Photo 1450 of 1850