To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to ...

Not to worry, Ava. My wife tells me my rear end is completely gone, too. But she’s still sticking with me. The “rear end” is your mechanic’s shorthand for the differential. The differential is ...

New York, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Rear Axle Commodity Global Market Report 2023" - https://www ...

Not all of us are walking encyclopedias of automotive knowledge. We all know that one guy who can rattle off facts like how many '67 small-window C10s were made, but does that knowledge really matter?

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 ...

When it comes to gears and rears, many concentrate on the high-end, bulletproof differential and axles-and for good reason. When it comes to the transfer of horsepower and torque, a vehicle's rear ...

We've all heard that the Ford 9-inch is the strongest rearend you can buy. According to the Ford guys at least, it's also the best overall decision for strength and durability. If pressed, they'll ...

There are certain pieces in hot rodding that reign supreme, they're king, top of the heap, and there's no chance of dethroning them. Be it a full-house Flathead, the big, bad Hemi, or the entire '32 ...

The most ludicrous of G 63 versions out there has been recalled in the US market. An estimated 588 examples of the 4x4 Squared have been produced with rear axle differential housings that may develop ...

Dear Tom and Ray: Hey guys, I found an error in your otherwise good column. The subject was placement of weight in the trunk to make more-effective traction for a ...

Ford issued a recall covering 103,174 F-150 pickups built between January 2023 and May 2025. The recall stems from fatigued rear axle-hub bolts that may break, which can prevent torque from reaching ...