Coil spring vs. leaf spring suspension
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Coil spring vs. leaf spring suspension
Do coil springs generally provide a softer ride and leaf springs are generally stronger, sturdier? Trucks mainly use leaf springs I guess for durability in carrying loads and towing and GM went to coil springs on most of their cars in the 70s for ride comfort. Am I correct in these assumptions?
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Do coil springs generally provide a softer ride and leaf springs are generally stronger, sturdier? Trucks mainly use leaf springs I guess for durability in carrying loads and towing and GM went to coil springs on most of their cars in the 70s for ride comfort. Am I correct in these assumptions?
#4
Leaf springs can allow the axle to move in unintended directions relative to the body during cornering. The GM coil spring suspension uses a four link design with angled upper links that do a much better job of controlling rear axle motion during cornering.
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