It’s common for truck owners to lower their vehicle’s suspension system a few inches for a sporty look, or they go to the extreme and lay the frame on the ground to create a wild custom show vehicle.

Since we've had lots of response concerning the lowering of two-wheel-drive "S" Utility Vehicles (GMOs S-15 Jimmy, Chevrolet's S-10 Blazer and pickups), we decided to do some research on the subject.

It is said that the leaf-spring suspension is the oldest suspension used for automobiles. The leaf-spring system was used more recently in '70s production cars, some of which are still in service ...