We take our differentials for granted, right? Of course, we expect our vehicles to navigate turns without scrubbing the inside tires or hopping the outside ones. But how does a diff do that? Look for ...

A locking differential, often referred to as a "locker," is a type of differential that enhances traction by ensuring both wheels on the same axle turn at the same speed, even when one has little or ...

Traction is always an important issue for pickup truck buyers and owners, especially when towing, carrying payload or just exploring the roads on the way to your favorite campground. A spinning wheel ...

There are lockers and knockers, limited slips and Sure Grips. Sometimes they're called Positractions and sometimes much worse. But this name game is really about the concept of pushing equal measures ...

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 ...

Broadly speaking, differentials can be categorized into open, locking, and limited-slip, and each of those types of differentials can be mechanical or electronic. In its most basic format, an open ...

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 ...

It's often said that it's never too late to learn, and that's great-but then youthful curiosity is a wonderful thing too. As an example, how many budding street rodders discovered early on that it was ...

It’s the little button marked with an 'X' and an axle, usually positioned near the gear shifter that most suburban drivers will never use in the life of their car - still, we all love to know that we ...

One of the most significant performance modifications you can make to a 4x4 to increase off-road prowess is the addition of a traction-adding device. Or better yet, two. Traction-adding devices ...