We've seen some wrench benders in our travels, but Martin Barraza, the Drivetrain Direct technician in our photos, can disassemble an 8.8 axle about as fast as we can push the shutter on our Nikons.

A locking differential, often referred to as a "locker," is a type of differential that enhances traction by ensuring both wheels on the same axle turn at the same speed, even when one has little or ...

Locking differentials are a type of differential used in vehicles to improve traction and handling, especially in off-road or challenging terrain conditions. The purpose of a locking differential is ...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group is celebrating 50 years of MLocker ® differential production. The mechanical locking differential ...

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 ...

A differential plays an essential role in pushing or pulling a car in a straight line and efficiently and comfortably moving it through a corner. Basically, it’s a device that allows two sides of an ...

Driving with the diff lock engaged on dry pavement isn't just a bad habit. It's a quick way to strain your drivetrain and make the whole car feel off. The tighter the corner, the worse it gets. Your ...

Towing heavy trailers with four-wheel-drive trucks has its advantages, most notably the added traction provided by the front differential and the ability to drop the transmission into low range when ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – To understand the benefits of a ...

(iSeeCars) – To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s ...