“The TLS represents the next evolution in leaf springs and suspension components for light- and medium-duty trucks,” explains Leandro Castro, GM design release engineer. “As such, our peers in ...

Toyota has adapted the coil-sprung rear axle from the Tundra to the smaller Tacoma. That might not be good. T oyota is busy ...

When it comes to upgrading the rear suspension on a classic truck, there are number of options to be had, ranging from the mild (new springs and shocks) to the wild (independent rear suspension).

Rassini, North America’s largest supplier of leaf springs and other suspension components, presented Ford with several options to get this done, but favored a solution that would integrate traditional ...

If needed, the leaf springs are carefully removed, cleaned, and assessed. Damaged or worn-out components are replaced with high-quality parts. Afterward, the system is reassembled, tested ...

Coils, by themselves, are also considerably lighter than equivalent leaf springs, but they require more suspension components (links) for axle location and control. Leaf packs are often ...

Both coil-spring and leaf-spring 4x4s are also at risk of ripped brake lines should a shock overextend, as well as causing damage to steering components. Running too short of a shock won't do the ...

Parabolic tapered leaf springs are designed to offer a significant and cost effective weight reduction in previously very high weight components (figure 1). They provide an alternative to traditional ...

The drawback is potentially having to use the stock leaf springs and shackles/hangers ... to have the forward two-thirds of the driveline components, that being the engine and trans, already ...

Award is a global benchmark for the best suppliers. To qualify for this status, suppliers must meet a number of criteria that ...