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 ...

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 ...

Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.

As far as off-road performance goes, there's nothing you can do to your Jeep that will make as big a difference as adding a rear locker. And once you add a front locker, you'll be amazed at the ...

In the world of off-road performance products, the differential locker is near the top. A differential locker is mechanism that sits inside of or replaces the differential carrier. The job of a locker ...

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(iSeeCars) — To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s ...

One of the things that Tesla is known for, apart from its loud-mouthed CEO, is its cars’ ability to get better over time thanks to over-the-air software updates. Anything from throttle response and ...

Let's start off by understanding how a simple "open" differential works. The sequence of power distribution to the wheels starts from the pinion gear, which sends torque from the driveshaft to ...