[Rastus]

This weeks topic of the week. Yes, I know it's Friday 2finger


Coil spring vs. leaf spring

which works better in what situation?

Coils front, Leaves rear?

How did you set yours up?

 

[4x4Freak]

I havent run coils yet, but one major benefit is the added aproach and departure angles.

I've also had a problem with the soft leaf springs bending and loosing height if you flex them too much.

Also with the right link/coil setup you dont have to worry about axle wrap.

 

[OldGoat]

yep

Zach said it best. Would love to have coils on my rig some day.

 

[kling-on]

I've built for others front leaf rear coils and a coils both ends and the 3 link is a great set up in the rear .. but on the front for a D/D is sucks.... works good off road but its hard to get a steering system to keep up with it if you build ot right :bigok: my nexted crawler will be leaf front coil rear :bling:

 

[Rastus]

what on the front of a DD ?

 

[kling-on]

what on the front of a DD ?

my bad a three link with coils on a Daily driver if its flexy it'll be scary at highway speeds ....leaf springs are alot easyer if you drive to the trail head

this is a three link I help design in a ...toyota p/u with rockwells and a 4cly