Whenever you're building a hot restomod, thoughts always eventually turn to the rear axle. At one time, choices were simple: 8- and 9-inch removable carrier differentials and housings, two-pinion or ...

If you ever need to track someone’s 4x4 off-road, it’s easy if the rear diff under said rig is a stock GM “Corporate” 14-bolt: just look for the drag mark plowed down the center of the trail or the ...

Ductile iron has traditionally been the material of choice for differential housings on rear wheel drive axles because of it's durability and low cost. There is a trend to use Aluminum as a ...

The film discusses the evolution of the rear axle in vehicles, particularly focusing on the innovations introduced by Chevrolet in their 1936 truck model. It explains the transition from traditional ...

Commercial vehicles like the Colorado can often lead a much harder life than passenger vehicles. And that means some areas can wear faster, differential bearings being just one of them. A Colorado ...

You can’t build a fast, reliable street/strip machine and ignore the rearend. Everyone talks about engines and transmissions, but very few talk about differentials. We believe that’s a mistake because ...

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 ...