Re: Semi OT: What's old is new again...

Lee Aanderud wrote:

> Just read in the current Popular Mechanics magazine that in 2009 Dodge 
> trucks will have the new and revolutionary coil spring rear end. 
>  
> "New Rear Suspension.  The '09 Ram is the first full-size pickup to use 
> coil springs instead of traditional leaf-spring packs.  Dodge says this 
> will deliver a class-leading ride."
>  
> If this is true, what do I have on my '65 Chevy C-10?
> http://laanderud.com/65chevy/011507/image_12.html
>  
> Lee


They never learn.  Coil springs on any commercial load bearing load have 
always been a failed design...

Maybe the next innovation will be a miracle device that holds a vehicle 
still while waiting for a light to turn green on an incline..

JT