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The multi-leaf spring suspension is an extremely simple suspension system which is widely used at the rear of many cars and all round on the majority of heavy goods vehicles. The length, width, thickness and number of leaves varies according to the load requirement. One of this system’s advantages is that it can provide total axle location to its springing properties.
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© 1982 Roy Brooks and John Whipp
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Whipp, J., Brooks, R. (1982). Suspension. In: Brooks, R. (eds) Transmission, Chassis and Materials. Macmillan Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-06643-8_7
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