Composite leaf springs have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional steel systems in automotive suspension due to their high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and ...

Mopar leaf-spring suspensions are renowned for tail-tale traction and excessive simplicity. From the Hustle Parts years through Direct Connection and into today's Mopar Performance, the ...

How much thought do you actually give to the leaf springs in your hot rod--that is, if your car even has them to begin with. Those who have their rods built probably wouldn't think twice about the ...

If drum brakes and flat-tappet camshafts are old-school technology, then springs are quite literally ancient. In some respects the wooden bows and catapults used by medieval knights to bludgeon their ...

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 ...

The new leaf springs made of composites are 60% lighter than their pendants made of steel thanks to KraussMaffei process and the involvement of a network of partners, including Chomarat with G-PLY ...

Fleet trucks endure punishing loads and conditions that demand more than standard suspension parts. Heavy duty leaf springs, paired with proper maintenance, can dramatically extend service life and ...