Pickups have traditionally been equipped with a leaf spring rear suspension, because manufacturers felt that type of setup did the best job of supporting a loaded truck. And it's true, leaf springs offer good support, but with a trade-off -- they deliver a stiffer ride when the truck isn't loaded.
On the flip side, coil springs (typically used for a truck's front suspension) provide a more comfortable ride when the truck isn't loaded, but automakers weren't sure they could support the weight of a loaded work truck. Dodge has challenged that mindset by outfitting the new Ram with a multi-link coil spring rear axle that weighs 40 pounds less than its leaf spring predecessor, and promising that the system doesn't sacrifice any of the truck's towing and hauling abilities. (Take a quick look at Suspension Systems)
On the flip side, coil springs (typically used for a truck's front suspension) provide a more comfortable ride when the truck isn't loaded, but automakers weren't sure they could support the weight of a loaded work truck. Dodge has challenged that mindset by outfitting the new Ram with a multi-link coil spring rear axle that weighs 40 pounds less than its leaf spring predecessor, and promising that the system doesn't sacrifice any of the truck's towing and hauling abilities. (Take a quick look at Suspension Systems)
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