Backlash, pinion depth, tooth pattern, pinion and carrier-bearing preload—what does it all mean? When used in reference to an automobile, these terms usually apply to the rearend (or differential) and ...

In Car Craft's recent Iron Maiden LS 6.0L LS engine buildup series, we arrived at a point where the engine is making over 550 hp and we're going to drop the package in the our Orange Peel '66 Chevelle ...

Installing new gears and differentials is one of those jobs that even skilled mechanics and fabricators typically don't like to tackle at home for many reasons. Setting up gears requires specialized ...

A ring-and-pinion change is one of those mechanical operations that's both simple and complex. It's far below heart surgery, but many four-wheelers still act like they'd rather tackle open heart ...