Rear suspension technology has come a long way, but for many hot rodders with a taste for traditional style, the old ways are the way to go. At one time, pretty much the only modification hot rodders ...

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 ...

If drum brakes and flat-tappet camshafts are old-school technology, then springs are quite literally ancient. In some respects the wooden bows and catapults used by medieval knights to bludgeon their ...

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 ...

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 ...