an apparatus is disclosed for connecting a drive wheel axle and a track roller frame in a tracked vehicle . the apparatus includes an arm portion for attachment to the track roller frame ; a yoke comprising a pivotal connection to the arm portion about a first pivot axis ; a bearing housing comprising a pivotal connection to the yoke about a second pivot axis ; a bearing assembly disposed adjacent the bearing housing ; and a collet separated from the bearing housing by the bearing assembly , wherein the collet is configured for affixation to the drive wheel axle . a method is disclosed for accommodating forces in a vehicle on a drive wheel axle transmitted through a track roller frame , the method including providing an apparatus connecting the drive wheel axle and the track roller frame . the method further includes pivoting portions of the apparatus relative to each other about first and second pivot axes .