Most vehicles you see on the road are either going to be rocking coil springs or good old-fashioned leaf springs. These suspension systems perform perfectly fine for most people in typical driving ...

As air suspensions become more and more popular for 4x4s, you may be thinking about converting your solid-axle truck from coil or leaf springs to air springs. We're not referring to air shocks or ...

The trucks sold in today’s consumer market are tougher than commercial trucks just a decade back, with the strongest pickups comfortably hauling nearly 8,000 pounds. The key downside to those new ...

Every vehicle has its own suspension system, a collection of springs, shocks, and bars that keep the vehicle level and keep the tires on the pavement at all times. Remove a vehicle's suspension, and ...

Towing heavy loads can make a vehicle's rear start to squat as its rear suspension compacts under the added weight. This can cause a variety of problems, from increased braking distance to the vehicle ...

How quick do you think you or your favorite fabrication shop could take a stock second-generation Chevy S-10 and lay it out on 18s and 20s? A week's time is a fair assumption to complete the tasks of ...

International Truck and Engine has relocated the cab suspension system outboard to deliver improved comfort and stability on its 9000 Series sleeper cabs. The newly designed system allows for less cab ...

For long-haul truck drivers, bumping and winding roads and highways can play havoc with a comfortable ride and a restful sleep when their partner is at the wheel. That’s why International Truck and ...

Air bag suspension are great for getting that slammed look, but if you want real handling performance then an adjustable shock setup is the way to go. There was a time when all the cars owned by the ...

This brand-new air spring won’t need much attention until it’s worked for many miles and its rubber bag ages through contact with the elements. Its operating range is 40 to 100 psi. Photo: ContiTech ...