Gearheads often talk of limited-slip and locking differentials, but how do the "standard" mechanical diffs compare with ...

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 ...

Changing gear oil is one of those often-forgotten maintenance items on our rigs. Whether it's the smell of gear oil, the disposal of gear oil, or the mess that can sometimes come from popping a cover, ...

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 ...

There might be a whining, grinding or growling noise coming from the rear of your car. The noise may be constant or only when accelerating or turning. And it could be so subtle that you forget it’s ...

Front and rear differentials may look like they are sealed and would last forever. Not so. Gear lube tends to naturally break down over time and it also absorbs moisture on its own accord in all ...

4x4 utes have become essential tools for many tradies, as their rugged ladder-frame chassis and tough truck DNA mean they can easily carry tools plus a decent payload, tow a sizeable trailer and - if ...

First, how are semi-float and full-float axles different? In a semi-floating axle, there is an axle shaft on each side that is splined on the inner end where it mates to the differential. Each end ...

The pickup truck has long been a staple of the American workforce. The truck has jobs to do, things to haul and places to venture through. Some of those places can include slushy snow and mud ready to ...

If you've ever considered upgrading the spindly 7 1/4-inch axle that likely resides under your A-Body, you probably already know that A-Body 8 3/4 rear axles are not very plentiful these days. They ...