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 ...

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.

If there's one thing that '95 Ford Explorers were good for, it's for axle poaching. That Ford 8.8 in the back of them came with a 5x4.5 bolt pattern on 31-spline axles (hello, Ranger and Jeep guys), ...

Thar to only get rear differential as an option on the top-spec diesel LX variant. Mechanical locking differential was previously offered on all versions of AX Opt and LX trims. Thar AX Opt still ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...