Back in the olden days, 130 used to mean 127 inches (3,225 millimeters) between the front and rear axles. The current Defender, which features a unibody rather than a body-on-frame setup, is due to ...

Don’t take that Defender rear crossmember for granted. One with visible corrosion – or one that’s been badly repaired – could turn out to be literally a death trap when towing or winching. Here’s how ...

There are several basic rear axle types used in 4x4s, and each have specific design pros and cons. Axle designs can vary in load handling, bearing and flange type, and gearset configuration. In this ...