A driving axle assembly (10) comprises a differential mechanism (34) driving axle shafts (36, 38), first and second gear reductions (40) are connected to the axle shafts remote from the differential mechanism for driving vehicle wheel assemblies (14, 16). The differential mechanism and gear reductions are supported by an axle assembly support housing comprising a housing frame (50) supporting the differential mechanism and first and second spindle assemblies (52, 54) attached to the frame and projecting to the respective gear reductions.
