Leaf springs are often viewed as dated in comparison to coils yet they're still around. Let's talk about why that is, and which is better.

With modern technology, you would expect antiquated gear to be a thing of the past. However, even in 2025, some trucks can be found with old leaf springs.

Since 1892, Deaver Suspension has been building and repairing leaf springs in the United States for any application. Horse-drawn buggies, classics, and hot rods, work trucks, Jeeps, and desert ...

Most leaf springs are still steel, although that wasn’t always the case. The first composite leaf spring — a filament-wound, compression-molded transverse rear mono-leaf — debuted in 1981 on GM’s C3 ...

The debate over coil-sprung suspension and tried-and-true leaf springs is fueled by much enthusiast passion. The Jp staff is questioned about it all the time, b ...

A coilover has a shock absorber topped with a coil spring, collar, and bump stop, and combines the functions of a leaf spring and shocks. Most cars come from the factory with separate shocks and ...

In the rear, multi-leaf springs were used to support the vehicle, and along with a pinion-snubber, the Chrysler leaf spring suspension offered great handling, a nice ride, and the ability to ...

To elevate the Dart’s altitude (and attitude), we contacted EATON Detroit Spring, Inc. for advice on which leaf springs would revert our Dart back to its ride height of 1967, while taking ...

Multi-material steel/composite leaf spring targets lightweight, high-volume applications. Rassini International was challenged by Ford Motor Co. to take weight out of the F-150 pickup truck. Rassini ...

With modern technology, you would expect antiquated gear to be a thing of the past. However, even in 2025, some trucks can be found with old leaf springs.