While geared limited-slip differentials and plated LSDs are employed to perform broadly the same task, the way each goes about it is completely different. Both have their pros and cons, and to ...

The realm of automotive technology is rife with jargon and acronyms, from ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) — which first appeared in 1978 — to ZEV (Zero-Emissions Vehicles). Sitting squarely between those ...

Eaton Corp. and Xiamen XGMA Machinery Co. (Xiagong) announced at the Bauma China International Trade Fair for construction and building vehicles and equipment that Eaton will supply its advanced ...

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 ...

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 ...

The conversation can get a bit confusing, especially coming to it as a novice. Here’s a quick rundown of what a differential is, the different types of differentials and why they are important. A ...

Selecting the best limited-slip or locking differential for your 4x4 depends on many factors, including the type of off-roading you do, how much time you spend off-road, your driving style 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 ...

Now that we've sucked you in with that title, we'll tell you right now that it's not a matter of which differential is better, it's a matter of which one is better for you! Limited-slip differentials ...