Glossary / General

rear end

27 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The rear end is just the back side of the car. How it behaves can change how the whole car turns.

Technical Definition

The "rear end" refers to the back part of a vehicle, including the rear wheels and chassis. Its behavior affects handling characteristics like oversteer or understeer.

Hear It Discussed

"But then you put the biggest medius powertrain and rear end and manual transmission into it and take it drag racing."
169 Genuine Certified Predetermined Collectibles, Theoretical Rallies Bring a Trailer Podcast 25:58

"and you know the rear end was set up right there's a big old fat tires on it but it was literally"
Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire The Smoking Tire 58:06

"One, when I rebuild that, I'm going to say, Frank, you've got metal in the oil in the rear end. We're going to, let's just replace the whole unit with a certified use one, save you a ton of money..."
People Have Car Questions and We Have The Expert Advice Call Us Under The Hood show 41:39