: Features permanent radius bar mounts on the axle housing.
A "banjo" rear end is a type of automotive differential housing—most famously associated with —named for its resemblance to the musical instrument. It features a center section with two axle tubes that flare out like horns, and unlike modern "salisbury" axles, it does not have a removable rear cover. Key Characteristics & Identification
: Radius bars are shorter and attached midway up the drive line tube.
: Radius bars are long and bolted to the housing.
: These rear ends often require proper venting to prevent pressure buildup, which enthusiasts sometimes solve by drilling the torque tube or using specialized vent bolts.
: Features permanent radius bar mounts on the axle housing.
A "banjo" rear end is a type of automotive differential housing—most famously associated with —named for its resemblance to the musical instrument. It features a center section with two axle tubes that flare out like horns, and unlike modern "salisbury" axles, it does not have a removable rear cover. Key Characteristics & Identification
: Radius bars are shorter and attached midway up the drive line tube.
: Radius bars are long and bolted to the housing.
: These rear ends often require proper venting to prevent pressure buildup, which enthusiasts sometimes solve by drilling the torque tube or using specialized vent bolts.
