Some 2004-06 Nissan Titan pickup trucks may emit a squeaking sound from the rear suspension when driven over speed bumps or rough road surfaces. Nissan reports that the noise can occur at one or both ...

Leaf springs are designed to bear loads as well as shocks in automotive vehicles. Two leaves of glass fiber-reinforced composites (GFRCs) of various shapes sandwiched between steel plates were ...

Lightweight design of leaf springs is conducive to reducing fuel consumption and improving vehicle comfort. The weight of leaf spring can be reduced obviously by using composite material. Stiffness ...