What does portal axle chassis mean?
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Portal axle chassis is a type of axle chassis, which is only used in hardcore off-road vehicles. The front and rear suspensions of hardcore off-road vehicles are solid axles, not independent suspensions. The axle of a solid axle suspension is a complete shaft, unlike independent suspensions where the middle is disconnected. Solid axle suspensions offer poor comfort but strong off-road capability. In addition to solid axle suspensions, hardcore off-road vehicles also use body-on-frame construction, which completely separates the body shell from the chassis. Body-on-frame construction provides better torsional resistance and can handle more extreme road conditions.