Locking differentials are a type of differential used in vehicles to improve traction and handling, especially in off-road or challenging terrain conditions. The purpose of a locking differential is ...

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 ...

Eaton E-LockerAvailable to the public in mid-2002, the Eaton E-Locker provides full axle lock at the push of a button. It's an electronically controlled unit that's compatible with other electronic ...

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 ...

You push a truck hard enough – even a heavy duty model – and something’s going to give. When mechanic Dave Adair cracked the diff locker on his 2007 Chevy 2500 HD, he decided to step up to something ...

In garages, on trails, and around campfires, debate will always rage over what single modification is most effective in creating a capable 4x4. Is there one magic mod that can dramatically improve ...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group is celebrating 50 years of MLocker ® differential production. The mechanical locking differential ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) — To understand the benefits of a ...

Push a pickup hard enough, even a heavy-duty model, and something’s going to give. That’s especially true of limited-slips and lockers found under diesel pickups used hard in the construction world.

(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 ...