Differential Identification: How to Identify Your Axle Before You Order Parts
Differential identification is the first and most important step in any diff repair or upgrade. Before you order a ring and pinion, a locker, a bearing kit or even a...
Differential identification is the first and most important step in any diff repair or upgrade. Before you order a ring and pinion, a locker, a bearing kit or even a...
If you’ve ever planted the throttle mid-corner and felt one wheel spin uselessly into the air while the other just sat there, you’ve met the limitations of an open differential....
Picking the right axles for your Ford 9-inch or BorgWarner build. If you’re building a rear end for a Falcon, a Commodore, a Kingswood or anything running a Ford 9-inch...
Your differential is the quiet workhorse of your driveline. It splits engine torque between your wheels, lets them spin at different speeds through corners, and sets the final gearing that...
Water in Your Diff: How It Gets In, What It Destroys, and What It Costs You Water in your diff is one of the most destructive problems a differential can...
Differential Repair Christchurch: Signs You Need One & Who to Call Not every differential problem means a full rebuild. If you’re searching for a differential repair Christchurch locals actually trust,...
Ford 9 Inch Diff Conversion for Holden HQ to WB: The Complete Guide Building a HQ, HJ, HX, HZ or WB Holden with real horsepower on tap? Then the factory...
Isuzu D-Max Diff Failure: Why the Open Carrier Gears Give Out Has your D-Max developed a clunk or grind from the rear end? This is often the first sign of...
Repair or Exchange Diff — Which One Do You Need? If your differential is making noise, leaking oil, or underperforming, you usually have two options: a repair, or a rebuilt...
Toyota Hilux diffs are renowned for their reliability and durability, making them one of the toughest drivetrains on the market. However, like any mechanical component, they can still develop problems...
Superfinished differential gears have become increasingly popular in motorsport and high-performance driveline applications. When building a high-performance differential, most people focus on gear ratios, LSD choice, bearings, and setup accuracy....
If you’ve ever asked yourself “What diff ratio do I have?” or wondered how to work out a diff ratio, you’re not alone. Knowing your differential ratio is important when...
When upgrading or rebuilding a differential, most people focus on gears, LSDs, lockers, and bearings. However, the diff bushes also play an important role in how the vehicle performs and...
Choosing the right diff ratio is one of the most important considerations when modifying a vehicle. Whether you’re fitting bigger tyres to a 4WD, swapping transmissions in a classic car,...
When building a race car, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right LSD or diff centre for your race application. The differential plays a major role in...
Solid pinion spacers are one of the most common upgrades we recommend when rebuilding a differential. Replacing the factory crush sleeve with a solid pinion spacer can improve preload stability...
Bearings play a critical role in the strength, durability, and lifespan of a differential. Inside every diff assembly, bearings support rotating components such as the pinion gear and differential carrier....
Many modern vehicles are marketed as having “lifetime differential oil”, meaning the oil is not intended to be serviced during normal vehicle ownership. This can give the impression that diff...