Locking differentials are a definite game changer when it comes to off-roading. They increase traction by forcing both tires on an axle to turn. But what is a locking differential? Car people will ...

While locked differentials and LSDs both provide amazing grip, they behave very differently in the corners and are used for ...

As the How It Works series progresses, we edge closer and closer to a car's ultimate goal—which is, of course, to put power to the pavement. Lost month you learned about how a transmis-sion directs ...

When it comes to putting power to the pavement, the differential in general—and the kind of differential you have in particular—is a mystery to many of us. From creep-along speeds in a Walmart parking ...

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 ...

If you've kept tabs on our '04 4Runner build, you know we've been using an automatic locker in our Currie 9-inch rearend. The automatic locker has done everything we've asked: It's been self-contained ...

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 ...

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 ...