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Differentials

What is a differential on a vehicle?  A differential is the mechanical component that allows your vehicle’s wheels to turn at different speeds. This includes the front wheels in front-wheel-drive, the rear in rear-wheel drive, and all wheels on all-wheel drive. 

What are the different types of differentials?  

• Open Differential
• Limited-Slip Differential
• Locking Differential
• Torque-Vectoring Differential