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 problem: Vehicles may emit a squeaking noise during normal operation that can be traced to the rear leaf springs. The noise varies depending on road conditions. The condition may be due to debris ...

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 ...

Fifty years is a long time, especially for a vehicle's suspension components. Although the shocks get replaced regularly, leaf springs are rarely given much thought—unless you want to lower the ...

If you enjoy spending your weekends on rough off-road paths, you're probably looking for any enhancement to improve your vehicle's capability. Depending on the type of vehicle you drive, this could ...

We've often touted the benefits of leaf spring suspensions. Sure, they are simple. Sure, its technology that could be almost 300 years old, and sure, leaf springs aren't terribly fancy. But hey, they ...

Porsche is quietly preparing a suspension revolution that looks, at first glance, like a step back in time. Instead of chasing ever more complex multi-link hardware, the company is exploring a new ...

This story appears in the April 11 print edition of E&MU, a supplement to Transport Topics. Maryland-based Ramar Moving Systems hauls specialty items such as art, satellites and, once, a moon buggy.

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.