LSD allows the two wheels on the drive axle to rotate at different speeds while providing a certain degree of "locking ratio" between them. The earliest mass-produced LSDs used a multi-plate clutch ...

In the automotive world, especially when it comes to off-road trucks and SUVs, differentials come up all the time. Is your differential locking, limited slip or open? Do you have a transfer case? One ...

(iSeeCars) – To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s ...

Solving the Physical Dilemma of Ordinary Differentials An ordinary open differential distributes the speed difference between the left and right wheels through a planetary gear set, but its ...

A locking differential, often referred to as a "locker," is a type of differential that enhances traction by ensuring both wheels on the same axle turn at the same speed, even when one has little or ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – To understand the benefits of a ...