We've often touted the benefits of leaf spring suspensions. Sure, they are simple. Sure, its technology that could be almost 300 years old, and sure, leaf springs aren't terribly fancy. But hey, they ...

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 ...

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 ...

In our ongoing series dedicated to resurrecting one 1936 Ford Phaeton (which admittedly has a 1935 body and frame with 1936 front sheetmetal) we have stayed the course of keeping things simple. How ...

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, but despite conflicting opinions, there ...