Glossary / Suspension

leaf spring

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a flat metal piece that helps the car stay up and absorb bumps, but it can be heavy and less adjustable than modern suspensions.

Technical Definition

A traditional suspension component that uses a flat spring to support the vehicle’s weight and absorb shocks.

Hear It Discussed

"So what the move is you add a leaf and you can add a leaf and, and then really the move is to add a leaf and replace the spring."
Hot Ones - DWA! Podcast Ep. #905 Driving While Awesome 06:46

"Yeah, it's, it's, it's a leaf spring and, and in box rear end on a falcon ... Whereas the good old fours that are leaf spring."
Getting Sakura Ready Car Torque with Matty J 54:08

"I know I know some leaf spring. I've seen like Nick's truck works pretty well on the street and he extends, but it's we have to on a leaf spring... I'm just saying that none of those cars out there..."
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 10: Big Wangs, No Prep Thangs and What's New With Daddy Dave! Moron Nation Unfiltered 32:35