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Old 12-05-2008, 08:49 PM
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Default Re: Tundra vs. F-150 Test

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Originally Posted by rockstate45 View Post
....they also made the rear leafs longer to improve lateral stability, such as what they did on the Super Duty....
-rockstate
Well, from a physics point of view longer leaf springs would reduce lateral stability by allowing more lateral flex. They do however, increase ride comfort.

The Tundra's trapezoidal leaf spring configuration takes advantage of triangulation to reduce lateral movement.
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