From full-sized F-250s to pint-sized Geo Trackers and everything in between, coil springs have revolutionized the ride quality and suspension performance of 4x vehicles for decades. Though your ...

Leaf springs are treated like archaic tech, as they aren’t found under any of the latest industry-leading performance cars, and are often used as a point of reference that shows how “dated” a ...

The most common coil-spring front suspension uses two control arms (also called A-arms because of their shape) per side, mounted to the frame, and a coil spring between them that exerts force on only ...

One of the primary topics of conversation within the pages of Four Wheeler, as well out on the Internet and amongst wheeling enthusiasts, is suspension. Suspension is one of the most important aspects ...

The suspension system is one of the most important components of any vehicle. The system must be engineered to handle expected and unexpected conditions when driving. When considering suspension ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Automotive design has come a long way since Karl Benz designed the Patent Motorwagen in the late 1800s, and Henry Ford brought the T-4 powered Model T to the masses in 1908. Those early cars were ...

Air suspension offers better ride quality and absorbs bumps in the road better than standard suspensions. But is it the best ...

The race (or should we call it war?) to make the loudest, fastest, most capable off-road pickup truck has really come to a head in the past 12 months. Though Ford went largely unchallenged with its ...

When the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 reaches dealerships this month, it will be the only full-sized pickup offering a five-link, coil spring rear suspension. In a segment where cherished traditions really ...

Conventional wisdom says the more expensive the parts of a car, the better they are. This is especially true if the parts in question are installed on high-end cars. Technology in the car industry ...

Cars have evolved greatly over the last 50-plus years, as any automotive historian will be quick to tell you. That doesn't mean you can't improve the power and drivability of your classic muscle car ...