Locking differentials are a definite game changer when it comes to off-roading. They increase traction by forcing both tires on an axle to turn. But what is a locking differential? Car people will ...

To turn engine power into controllable motion, cars rely on something called the differential. A differential allows wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds. If you want more information ...

I have a 1994 Grand Cherokee, 5.2 V-8, automatic, NP242, Dana 30 front and a Ford 8.8 rear with the factory limited-slip differential, both with 4:10 gears and 33-inch tires. This is my daily driver, ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to putting power to the pavement, the differential in general—and the kind of differential you have in particular—is a mystery to many of us. From creep-along speeds in a Walmart parking ...