Eaton and Detroit Locker are among the biggest names in the world of high performance differential carriers. Now owned by Eaton, Detroit Locker is practically synonymous with locking differentials. And the word “Positraction” is actually a reference to the original limited-slip differentials produced by Eaton for U.S. OEMs. The question is, which Eaton or Detroit Locker differential
Lift or leveling kits are often among the first modifications made to a pickup truck. Yet, there’s still confusion among aftermarket consumers regarding body lifts, suspension lifts, and leveling kits. We’ve already tackled the difference between body lifts and suspension lifts in this earlier post. Now, we’ll look closely at how lift kits differ from leveling kits, and review
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Roto-Fab put eight months of development into this cold air intake system for the 2016-17 Camaro SS — and
Big cars need big brakes. While a common drag car might weigh 2,400-2,800 pounds, today’s street-strip machines can easily weigh more than 3,500 pounds. Often these heavy, fast cars tax the rotors, and the thin drag race-only pieces can become cracked or warped due to excess heat. Plus, the small, drag race-style calipers can flex at the
It seems like the basic car ramp has been around since the dawn of time—or at least the dawn of the wheel! Race Ramps has simply built on that tried-and-true ramp design and applied it to the needs of today’s DIY mechanics and motorsports enthusiasts. Race Ramps service ramps provide a convenient, sturdy, safe alternative to jack
The face — the iconic and familiar front grille design of Jeep Wrangler JK and TJ models — is a friendly one. But we don’t always want our vehicles to look friendly, and that can be especially true for 4×4 enthusiasts building a mountain-climbing, trail-conquering, off-road hero wagon designed to traverse any terrain. Enter the
If you’ve ever spent time grinding or polishing a set of fasteners, you know it can be time-consuming and even painful. Without a good grip on the bolts, they can fly out of your hands and the finished bolts can be pretty hot to handle. But if you get too tight a grip on the fasteners
If you build engines, even just for fun, this has probably happened to you. The engine is fully assembled and you’ve bolted it in the car. As soon as the engine starts, you know you have a problem. Maybe it’s a horribly leaking rear main seal because it was accidentally installed backwards. Or maybe a
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: There are plenty of companies that make cold air intakes and air filter elements. S&B Filters is one
Congratulations, overachiever — your Christmas shopping is finished! Or is it? If you’re like us, the stocking stuffers tend to be an afterthought. Luckily they don’t have to look like they were an afterthought this year, because we’ve assembled a list of thoughtful stocking-stuffer ideas for the mechanical-minded. Read, shop, and commence stuffing with these Christmas stocking goodies: Scrapyard
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