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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dependable electronic operation allows the driver to transition from an open to a locked differential mode as the need arises, all without leaving the driver’s seat. Auburn Gear has designed an ...

We take our differentials for granted, right? Of course, we expect our vehicles to navigate turns without scrubbing the inside tires or hopping the outside ones. But how does a diff do that? Look for ...

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 ...

Traction is always an important issue for pickup truck buyers and owners, especially when towing, carrying payload or just exploring the roads on the way to your favorite campground. A spinning wheel ...

The 2016 GMC Sierra HD lineup is equipped with the Eaton Locker automatic locking rear differential, and it comes in handy during times where getting traction can be difficult. It’s what GMC refers to ...

It’s the little button marked with an 'X' and an axle, usually positioned near the gear shifter that most suburban drivers will never use in the life of their car - still, we all love to know that we ...

It's often said that it's never too late to learn, and that's great-but then youthful curiosity is a wonderful thing too. As an example, how many budding street rodders discovered early on that it was ...

Hongqi's G919 off-roader pairs body-on-frame hardware with 831 hp, three diff locks, and a 4.5-second 0-62 time ...

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 ...