In the automotive world, especially when it comes to off-road trucks and SUVs, differentials come up all the time. Is your differential locking, limited slip or open? Do you have a transfer case? One ...
It’s the little button marked with an 'X' and an axle, usually positioned near the gear shifter that most suburban drivers will never use in the life of their car - still, we all love to know that we ...
As far as off-road performance goes, there's nothing you can do to your Jeep that will make as big a difference as adding a rear locker. And once you add a front locker, you'll be amazed at the ...
Ten years ago, selectable locking differentials were about as rare as a brain in a celebutant's head. Today, selectable lockers are more common than child-star substance abuse. These lockers can be ...
There are many possible differentials to use in the rearend of your car. Before making your decision you should determine how you will use the car, how streetable you want it to be and how much you ...
Many people think that a locked differential means a 50:50 torque split. Actually the opposite is often true. Here’s why. I’ll talk about a normal left to right differential, but the same applies to ...
An LSD is not just for burnouts. It's one of the most powerful tools in vehicle handling. A few years ago, I found myself in a familiar position as a car enthusiast: Shopping for an NA Miata. My ...
To understand Diff Lock, we'll need a primer on axles. It refers to a pipe that connects two wheels. However, some vehicles have independent axles. This allows each tyre to operate separately. The ...