The reference to our hot rods as toys implies that we are somehow childlike and compelled to continue to play with toys. While I personally feel vintage cars and hot rods are much more than simple ...

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 ...

Leaf-spring suspensions have been around forever, and there are tweaks you can do to make one spring work differently than another. You can taper the ends, use smaller leaves, use overloads, make ...

Since we've had lots of response concerning the lowering of two-wheel-drive "S" Utility Vehicles (GMOs S-15 Jimmy, Chevrolet's S-10 Blazer and pickups), we decided to do some research on the subject.

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 ...

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 ...