There are basically four types of drive axle suspension systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks: rigid mount, steel leaf springs, rubber blocks and air ride. The choice between systems directly ...

Stellantis engineers have come up with a way to increase travel, thereby making the vehicle more comfortable. The idea is a ...

Leaf spring technology hasn't changed much since the era of horse and buggy, yet most trucks come equipped with the antiquated suspension because it holds up well, has a large carrying capacity, and ...

Owners of 3/4- and 1-ton trucks know firsthand how harsh the ride can be in their unloaded trucks. Heck, even with a considerable load in the bed, the ride is still not exactly luxurious. Sulastic ...

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 ...

Fifty years is a long time, especially for a vehicle's suspension components. Although the shocks get replaced regularly, leaf springs are rarely given much thought—unless you want to lower the ...

DUESSELDORF, Germany—Laundry and personal care products-to-reactive polyurethane systems company, Henkel A.G. and automotive composites firm Benteler S.G.L. are supplying polyurethane composite leaf ...

However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...

Timbren Industries says the 2007 diesel emission standards and a switch to tapered steel, composite, and air springs in medium and heavy-duty trucks led it to design new Aeon hollow rubber springs and ...