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leaf springs

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Leaf springs are a type of spring that helps keep your car stable and smooth on rough roads. They bend when the car hits bumps, so you don’t feel every little dip.

Technical Definition

Leaf springs are long, flat metal pieces that act as suspension components to absorb road shocks and support vehicle weight. They are commonly used in trucks, SUVs, and older cars.

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"And some of those, the steel leaves, as Land Rover owners know, tend to get more and more clogged up with rubbish and friction, and the damping goes wrong and all that. So the Volvo engineers..."
Corvettes, the Can-Am Lotus, luxury MPVs My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 12:07

"...two-wheel drive and Some leaf springs all the way around and no power windows no power door locks"
Pickup Trucks, EV Lease Headaches & the Montana Loophole Auto Buyers Guide Podcast 26:12

"Look at this. So many leaf springs. Look at this stack. I mean, that will knock your fillings out for sure."
These Are The BEST And WORST Trucks At The 2026 New York Auto Show! | Ep. 325 TFL Talkin' Trucks 23:40