Shackles are a vital part of a leaf sprung suspension. Flexing of the elliptically-shaped leaves changes the straight line distance between the spring pack's mounting eyes. A shackle is placed at one ...

It is said that the leaf-spring suspension is the oldest suspension used for automobiles. The leaf-spring system was used more recently in '70s production cars, some of which are still in service ...

The stock rear suspension of our 1957 Bel Air project wasn’t doing us any favors in the handling department, that’s for sure. The old, small-crown radial tires were crumbly and cracked and the air ...

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 ...

It is said that the leaf-spring suspension is the oldest suspension used for automobiles. The leaf-spring system was used more recently in '70s production cars, some of which are still in service ...