The primary components used to set up a stock car are the springs. When we have chosen the correct spring rates that complement the corresponding moment centers and the weight distribution, then we ...

Air-ride suspensions offer a variety of advantages over mechanical systems. But they are more expensive to purchase and maintain. Why does choosing the right suspension for your fleet matter? Choosing ...

This story appears in the January/February 2011 issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update, a supplement to the Jan. 17 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to subscribe today. Air suspensions ...

Classic Mopars were considered ahead of their time in many ways, thanks to superb engineering and a dedication by the Chrysler Corporation to building the best performance cars of the muscle car era.

The debate over spring vs air ride trailer suspensions is far from over, even if air ride has emerged as the decisive winner in the marketplace. Some fleets are taking a fresh look at the virtues of ...

Leaf springs are one of the oldest forms of suspension. For hundreds of years, leaf springs have been used on automobiles, carriages, trailers, and so much more—and they’re still in use today. On the ...

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 ...