There is the matter of power, and then there is the matter of putting that power to work most efficiently. Without a well-designed chassis and suspension, all the power in the world doesn't mean ...

Leaf springs live a hard life under your 4x4. They are constantly blasted by sand, covered in mud, splashed with water, and dragged across rocks. Every time the suspension flexes or hits a bump, each ...

We've touted the benefits of leaf spring suspensions before. Fact is they follow the KISS rule of engineering pretty well (Keep It Simple, Stupid). The KISS rule helps you and your 4x4 rig slide under ...

Leaf springs were a hot new technology several years ago, and by "several years," we mean the Bronze Age. Vehicles have evolved somewhat since the chariot, what with trotting and biting horses being ...

Composite leaf springs are not new to the automotive industry. In fact, the leaf spring itself dates back to the horse-drawn carriage. By design, leaf springs absorb vertical vibrations caused by ...

Rassini’s 1+C Hybrid leaf spring features a single steel parabolic main plate and a flat glass fiber composite helper plate to provide suspension on the rear wheels of the Ford F-150 pickup truck.