Technical Info
Differential Contact Patch and Pinion Depth Explained
Differential Contact Patch and Pinion Depth explained by the professionals at Driveline Master. [More…]
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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…]
How To & DIY
How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth
How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rearend 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…]
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Differential Gear Ratio Calculator
Enter the maximum potential safe engine RPM. Enter the tire size diameter and the target vehicle speed in MPH. Click “Calculate Differential Gear Ratio”. The value will be returned in estimated differential gear ratio, based on the entered values. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Select Proper Rear-End / Differential Gear Ratio
A number of factors must be considered when selecting a rear-end gear ratio (ring & pinion set). Tire diameter, transmission choice (with or without overdrive) and desired highway cruising speed. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Differential Gears
I got into a discussion some time ago about welding a rear-end on a street vehicle – It became clear that the guy I was discussing this with did not fully understand how a differential works. This video was made in the 1930’s or so and is the best explanation I have seen to date. [More…]
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Differential Identification Chart
Your differential is the set of gears that allows your vehicle’s driven wheels to revolve at different speeds by splitting your engine torque in two directions. This differential ID chart shows AMC, Chrysler, Dana, Ford, and GM differentials. [More…]