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Earl's Differential and Manual Transmission Cooling Systems
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Earl’s Differential and Manual Transmission Cooling Systems

January 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs
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 Box-In a Differential Rear End Housing
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How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing

September 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs
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…]
GM 12-bolt Rear-end
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How To Fix a Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal

June 4, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? [More…]
GM 12-Bolt Rear-End
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GM 12-Bolt Rear-End Positraction and Gear Swap

May 22, 2019 Roadkill Customs
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 Rebuild a GM 10 Bolt Chevy 8.5" Rear End
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How To Rebuild a GM 10 Bolt Chevy 8.5″ Rear End

February 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
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…]
Differences Between Limited Slip Differentials
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Differences Between Limited Slip Differentials

January 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Limited slip differentials help better distribute power between the two sides — we’re going to cover some of the most popular types. [More…]
Differential Contact Patch and Pinion Depth Explained
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Differential Contact Patch and Pinion Depth Explained

December 3, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Differential Contact Patch and Pinion Depth explained by the professionals at Driveline Master. [More…]
How To Install a Limited Slip/Posi Unit in a GM 10 Bolt 8.5" Rear-end
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How To Install a Limited Slip/Posi Unit in a GM 10 Bolt 8.5″ Rear-end

November 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
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 Install Ring and Pinion Gears in a Ford 8.8 Rear-End
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How To Install Ring and Pinion Gears in a Ford 8.8 Rear-End

November 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
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…]
How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth
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How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth

November 22, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]
Differential Rear-End Gear Calculator
Technical Info

Differential Gear Ratio Calculator

February 3, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Enter the max potential engine RPM, tire size diameter, and target vehicle speed in MPH to calculate the differential gear ratio needed. [More…]
How Differential Gears Work
Automotive Basics

Understanding How Differential Gears Work

August 12, 2010 Roadkill Customs
This film was made in the 1930s and is the best explanation of how a differential works we have seen to date. [More…]

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