In this third part of the Currie rear end swap, we walk through installing the brake lines and completing a clean, functional ...
For decades the '55-57 Chevrolet rear axle housing was the choice for many hot rods. After all, they were plentiful and since they were all parallel leaf spring applications there were only two small ...
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 ...
It isn’t easy, but there comes a time with everything when you just need to stop throwing good money after bad. The trick is to realize that pivotal point and admit it to yourself. In this case, we ...
As we near completion of our '03 Chevy Silverado project, we have just a few more items to cover to make the truck function as great as it looks. With the addition of a 7-inch Bulletproof/Fox/Atlas ...
Downspeeding saves fuel, and with aerodynamics and tires continuing to improve, truck manufacturers are experimenting with still lower rear axle ratios. I recently took a ride in a Mack Anthem with an ...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently published a safety recall on behalf of the Ford Motor Company. As it happens, more than 77,500 units of the Transit may experience rear ...
In Part 2 of the Currie Rear End Swap, we focus on brake line installation and mock-up to ensure proper alignment and ...