Mechanical suspensions, also known as leaf spring suspensions, absorb shocks and vibrations in heavy commercial vehicles, similar to air ride suspensions. These tough pieces of spring steel supply the capability of your suspension to move with the terrain of the roadway so that the energy is not transferred from the wheels to the chassis, providing a more comfortable ride.

There is plenty of debate among intermodal carriers about which solution is better; air ride or leaf spring? Check out this article from Transport Topics to learn more on the subject.

No matter which solution you're partial to, Cush Suspensions will ensure you have the perfect truck or trailer suspension solution for your needs! That's what sets us apart; We listen to your needs, and then engineer the proper suspension around those needs.

Benefits of Trailer Leaf Spring Suspensions

• Leaf springs are light in weight and strong.
• Mechanical suspensions provide good damping action.
• These suspensions provide good support to the axle and the chassis.
• Leaf springs are simple in design.
• Leaf springs can withstand a large amount of load when compared to helical springs.