Tag: leaf springs
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The best pickup – leaf springs or coil springs? Which is Better and for whom?
If we were in the USA, we would never ask this question. There, pickup trucks are used every day and are a natural part of the landscape. In Europe, however, pickups are not as widely seen or chosen, either for off-road use or by regular drivers. Is that fair? Learn why it might be worth…
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How to lift a pickup truck? Suspension lift on leaf springs
In modern vehicles, leaf springs are becoming rare. Still, they remain an integral part of the suspension system in many classic off-road vehicles, especially pickup trucks. The most famous example of a car that still uses leaf springs is the immortal Corvette. Popular models like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Volkswagen Amarok, Ford…
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Off-road suspension. Types of suspensions in off-road vehicles
We’ll take a risk saying that the suspension is the heart of an off-road car. It is what determines the vehicle’s character and its off-road capabilities. However, there are several types of suspension constructions. Which one performs the best off-road? There’s no clear answer. Understanding the features of suspension systems is essential for getting closer…