Leaf springs are one of the oldest forms of suspension. For hundreds of years, leaf springs have been used on automobiles, carriages, trailers, and so much more—and they’re still in use today. On the ...

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 ...

Though it's one of the oldest suspension technologies there is, leaf springs are still very relevant in modern-day suspensions. And it's all too often we hear enthusiasts talk about how they have to ...

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 ...

BrightDrop electric delivery vans (above) as well as Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra pickups from General Motors Co. feature North America’s first composite tension leaf springs (TLS) with progressive ...

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 ...

A composite leaf spring concept jointly developed by Benteler-SGL (Ried im Innkreis, Austria) and Henkel (DÅ«sseldorf, Germany) and composite component manufacturer Benteler-SGL (Ried im Innkreis, ...

While there's no denying that having a rear shock can improve some aspects of the mountain biking experience, it does add weight and complexity. The Rampage Innova cross-country bike offers an ...

Icelandic manufacturer Lauf intends to produce a leaf-spring rear suspension system to be used on bicycles. When Lauf launched its unique-looking leaf-sprung bicycle fork, it was well-received by some ...