Technical Info
What’s My Rear-End Gear Ratio and What Type Differential Do I Have?
This is a simple method to determine your rear-end type and gear ratio without opening up your differential. [More…]
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How To & DIY
Earl’s Differential and Manual Transmission Cooling Systems
Whether you race road course, off-road, circle track, or just put your vehicle under heavy-duty conditions, take the extra step to cool them. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing
You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal
Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Swap A GM 12-Bolt Rear-End To Positraction
Have a bunch of power under your hood? Are you only spinning one wheel on those burnouts? Solve all your one-wheel peel problems here. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Rebuild a GM 10 Bolt Chevy 8.5″ Rear End
Tinman 2 Kustoms shows how to rebuild a 10 bolt Chevy 8.5″ rear axle in the bagged C10 using Yukon Gear & Axle components. [More…]
Technical Info
Differences Between Limited Slip Differentials
Limited slip differentials help better distribute power between the two sides — we’re going to cover some of the most popular types. [More…]
Technical Info
Differential Contact Patch and Pinion Depth Explained
Differential Contact Patch and Pinion Depth explained by the professionals at Driveline Master. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install a Limited Slip/Posi Unit in a GM 10 Bolt 8.5″ Rear-end
Installation of an Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip/Posi Unit into a 1987 Chevy C-10 truck with a 10 bolt 8.5″ Rear-end. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Ring and Pinion Gears in a Ford 8.8 Rear-End
In this video DIY Guide, The Fab Forums go over how to install ring and pinion gears in a Ford 8.8 rear end. [More…]