leaf springs
Arched metal strips
Leaf springs are a type of vehicle suspension made from curved metal strips stacked and clamped together.
The leaves flex under load, absorbing shocks from the road.
Common in trucks and older cars, they mount lengthwise beneath the frame: The mechanic replaced the worn leaf springs on the pickup.
Impact-dampening suspension component
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- coiloverCombined spring-shock suspension unit
- strutsWalks with swagger
- ride qualityComfort over rough terrain
torsion bar · air suspension · hydraulic · multi-link · shackle · U-bolt · eye bolt · bushing
Heavy freight vehicle
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- haulageCommercial goods transport
- cargoTransported goods
freight · towing · hauling · pickup · van · semi · flatbed · utility vehicle
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
- parabolicShaped like a conic section
- forgedMade by smithing, or faked
heat-treated · tapered · arched · flat · stacked · clamped · pack
Wheeled passenger vehicle
- wagonWheeled hauling vehicle
- buggyHorse-drawn cart
- stagecoachHorse-drawn route vehicle
- cartVehicle for hauling
horse-drawn · transverse · Model T · vintage · classic cars · traditional
Able to withstand friction
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- longevityDuration of existence
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- rust preventionStopping oxidation of metal
powder coating · galvanized · maintenance · lifespan · sagging · settling · replacement · OEM
shock absorber
Impact-dampening suspension component
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- coiloverCombined spring-shock suspension unit
- strutsWalks with swagger
ride quality · torsion bar · air suspension · hydraulic · multi-link · shackle · U-bolt · eye bolt · bushing · jounce
truck
Heavy freight vehicle
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- haulageCommercial goods transport
cargo · freight · towing · hauling · pickup · van · semi · flatbed · utility vehicle · off-road
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
- parabolicShaped like a conic section
forged · heat-treated · tapered · arched · flat · stacked · clamped · pack
carriage
Wheeled passenger vehicle
- wagonWheeled hauling vehicle
- buggyHorse-drawn cart
- stagecoachHorse-drawn route vehicle
cart · horse-drawn · transverse · Model T · vintage · classic cars · traditional
wear-resistant
Able to withstand friction
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- longevityDuration of existence
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
rust prevention · powder coating · galvanized · maintenance · lifespan · sagging · settling · replacement · OEM · aftermarket
- vehicle partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, axle
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- vintage car partscarburetor, carburetors, distributor, chrome bumper, chrome bumpers
- suspension partsshocks, strut, springs, control arm, shock absorber
- train bogiesbogies, trucks, wheelsets, wheels, axles
- train partsbogie, truck, trucks, wheel, wheelset
spring, leaf, leafy, leaves, leaflet, leafed, leafage, defoliation, leaf spring