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5 unusual facts about American Axle


GMT900

Original plans called for American Axle's "I-Ride" independent suspension module in the rear, but this appears to have been cancelled.

Richard E. Dauch

After a stint as Assistant Sales Manager in the Chevrolet Detroit Zone, he was appointed Plant Manager Chevrolet Gear and Axle (one of the five plants he later acquired to co-found American Axle and Manufacturing).

In 1993, Dauch headed an investment group that acquired five General Motors parts plants in Michigan and New York to form American Axle and Manufacturing.

Richard E. "Dick" Dauch (July 23, 1942 – August 2, 2013) was co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of American Axle and Manufacturing.

Saginaw 9.5-inch axle

The Saginaw 9.5-inch axle is an automotive axle manufactured by American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. This differential has three major variants.



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