It is said that the leaf-spring suspension is the oldest suspension used for automobiles. The leaf-spring system was used more recently in '70s production cars, some of which are still in service ...

Stock is stock, and if you stick with it, practically anything you'll need to do to your Mopar will be a simple bolt-on, repair, or maintenance procedure. Start altering, modifying, and changing ...

Our 1960 Corvette project is progressing nicely, and like all homebuilt cars it seems to take longer than expected. After changing the front suspension in our C1 we decided to move to the rear and ...

Leaf springs are pretty common on custom 4x4s, even though coil and coilover combinations are becoming quite popular. Coils and coilovers can be tempting, but don't sell the old-fashioned leaf-spring ...

Leaf springs are treated like archaic tech, as they aren’t found under any of the latest industry-leading performance cars, and are often used as a point of reference that shows how “dated” a ...

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 ...