As discussed in detail last month, there are many situations where a different height carrier...

A carrier break is the point where the numeric increase in gear ratio necessitates a...

When changing the gear ratio for more power or more speed, sometimes a new ratio...

While every differential housing performs the same basic job—holding the gears that turn engine power...

A pumpkin is a pumpkin, right? We’re talking about differential housings not jack-o’-lanterns; and hold...

Once you have installed and set the proper pinion gear depth with either a pinion...

This quick primer of tech tips is designed to be informational for less experienced installers...

Lunchbox lockers provide reliable 100% lock-up traction at a low cost. The simplicity and ingenuity...

There are several types of rear ends that use a threaded side adjuster be it...

Although proper ring & pinion setup can be accomplished at home, I really recommend having...

The Spartan Locker, USA Standard Gear’s lunchbox locker, provides game-changing traction at a low cost....

Have you ever had to call around town on a Friday to find pinion shims...

Setting up a differential involves a lot of measuring, disassembly, reassembly, adjusting, and re-measuring. Aside...

When working on any rearend, always pay very close attention to the axle shafts and...

Standard Carriers, Positraction & Limited Slips, Locking Differentials, Spools and Mini-Spools As an opening note,...

Taking care of the details requires knowing which details are important, and having the discipline...

If you do a fair amount of differentials the odds are pretty good that you...

Spider gears are primetime players inside the differential. Also known as satellite gears, spider gears...

Many things can go wrong inside a differential. Although the hints are often subtle, most...

In many cases it is necessary to grind one or more teeth on a ring...