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 ...

There's a good reason we're rolling on dubs in a bone stock G35. It's part of an overly-complicated attempt at testing different types of limited-slip differentials on the same car, on the same day, ...

In the automotive world, especially when it comes to off-road trucks and SUVs, differentials come up all the time. Is your differential locking, limited slip or open? Do you have a transfer case? One ...

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 ...

Mark McNabb was a contributor at TopSpeed from 2013 to 2018. Growing up, Mark always had a mind for tinkering on random items throughout his home and dad’s garage, including a 1953 Ford Mainline and ...

LSD allows the two wheels on the drive axle to rotate at different speeds while providing a certain degree of "locking ratio" between them. The earliest mass-produced LSDs used a multi-plate clutch ...

The pickup truck has long been a staple of the American workforce. The truck has jobs to do, things to haul and places to venture through. Some of those places can include slushy snow and mud ready to ...

The 2022 Lexus LX 600 has just been announced for the U.S. market in Standard, Premium, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, and F Sport trims. However, in Japan, the luxury automaker has also introduced an off-road ...

If you replace a differential on your car, you shouldn't proceed to drive away immediately as if nothing's new. Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske lays out the break-in procedure for a new ...

An LSD is not just for burnouts. It's one of the most powerful tools in vehicle handling. A few years ago, I found myself in a familiar position as a car enthusiast: Shopping for an NA Miata. My ...

So you bought a 335i, because let's face it, they are a performance and luxury bargain, and you want to modify it, make it faster and improve its handling. But BMW never offered a factory limited-slip ...