Dear 4-WHEEL & OFF-ROAD: Please explain the differences (both pluses and minuses) of the Dana 80, the Dana 70, and the GM 14-bolt 1-ton rearends. For the sake of discussion, assume that all are ...

The popularity of Jeep XJ Cherokees (1984-2001) is continuing to grow as off-road enthusiasts find more and more reasons to fall in love with one of Jeep’s most popular SUVs of all time. The Unitbody ...

First appearing in 1977, the 8.8 Ford rear axle is found in almost all Ford V-8 cars from '86 on, and in V-6-powered Rangers and Explorers. There are 24 different Fords that offered the 8.8 rear axle.

Drag racing is all about overkill: Too much horsepower is never enough. The drivetrain takes all the gaff, so racers tend to it with Brooklyn Bridge-like structures to keep from scattering parts all ...

Engine capacity, transmission speed, and drivetrain options are important factors when shopping for a pickup truck. But there is one area that shouldn’t be overlooked, and that’s choosing the right ...

On the surface, rear-engine cars make no sense. Having all that weight behind the rear axle is likely to make a car less easy to turn in and more eager to snap into oversteer; counteracting that ...

Every electric pickup on the market—the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV—utilizes independent rear suspension instead of the solid rear axles typically found in full-sized trucks.

For the most part, while their functions are deceptively complex, we're all familiar with a typical car axle. Being the method by which most cars mount their wheels, axles represent one of the most ...

Good news for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra half-ton buyers looking for improved performance when towing trailers with GM’s new 6.2-liter V-8: A new 3.73 rear axle option is available. “The first ...