The Ford Motor Company introduced a new drive axle assembly for the 1957 model year that used a removable center section ...

There are several basic rear axle types used in 4x4s, and each have specific design pros and cons. Axle designs can vary in load handling, bearing and flange type, and gearset configuration. In this ...

The rearend is often the last part of the drivetrain to be considered when building a car, and it usually receives attention only after something breaks. With good high-performance rearends available ...

When it comes to fixing your differential, there’s bad news and good news. The bad news is that differential replacements are expensive, often ranging from $2,500 to $6,000. The good news is that both ...

Your rear differential is one of the most unappreciated parts in your car or truck. It does what might be the hardest job of all of those components, multiplying torque from your transmission and ...

If you're looking to make upgrades and repairs to your old tired axles or to rebuild junkyard iron, or you need complete replacement assemblies, then you just got lucky! We've gathered a few new ...

More than 46,000 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models are being recalled in the United States due to an issue with the rear axle assembly. Toyota has revealed that Tundra models in question are ...

American Axle & Manufacturing has been granted a patent for an electric drive module featuring a unique transmission system with multiple reductions, differential assembly, and park lock mechanism.

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Most of the time, it’s unnecessary to give your vehicle’s differential cover a second thought; the technology has ...