All about damping. All suspensions require some form of damping, which resists the motion of the suspension and the trailer. In a leaf-spring pack, for example, the friction between the spring ...

Przemek Chmielewski, a trailer technician with Trailcon Leasing, inspects a trailer suspension. (Photo: James Menzies) “I do believe spring ride will lead to reduced roadside infractions because of ...

Leaf spring suspensions use layers of strips known as a leaf pack that are attached to the trailer frame. Air ride suspensions cushion the shock using valves, air lines and air spring bags.

Discover the amazing process of making leaf spring suspension, a key component in vehicle performance. From selecting high-quality materials to shaping and assembling the springs, each step is ...

“On a spring ride, however, the leaf spring suspension nearest to the trailer load will carry more of that load. While wear is inevitable on components like tires and brakes, ...

In addition to our torque arm kits that can be added to leaf-spring cars, BMR also offers complete Torque Arm Suspension systems for first- and second-gen F-bodies that replace the leaf springs ...

The Hotchkiss suspension is primarily used on truck and van applications where the vehicle is designed to be operated with different payload and trailer tow conditions. The typical leaf spring for a ...

The ULX40 is up to 100 lb lighter than other mechanical trailer suspensions, the company claims. Weight savings can be attributed to the composite springs, which are 80 lb lighter than steel, as well ...

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 ...