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Revision as of 21:17, 4 December 2006 by 208.190.36.190 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Since 1963, transverse leaf springs have been an integral part of the suspension of GM's Chevrolet Corvette. This article concerns the practical differences between leafs and coils, popular misconceptions, and the design considerations that led to their inclusion in the Corvette.
Traditional use of leaf springs
A leaf spring is a long, flat, thin, and flexible piece of spring steel or composite material that resists bending. The basic principles of leaf spring design and assembly are relatively simple, and leafs have been used in various capacities since medieval times. Most heavy duty vehicles