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The big news is the all new coil sprung rear axle assembly that’s unique to the Ford Ranger Raptor, as all the other Ford Ranger pickups have rear leaf springs.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
In addition to the aluminum bodywork, installing the period-correct Salisbury rear end, those inboard brakes, and the leaf springs, this first build therefore features a 260ci Ford V8 and a BorgWarner T-10 transmission.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Taut and unforgiving, the leaf springs chop over even moderately smooth road surfaces—despite the high sidewalls of the almost comically narrow tires, not to mention the lightweight body that helps keep overall weight in the low 2,000-pound range.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
The vehicle was technologically revolutionary, using modern coil-spring suspension instead of old-fashioned leaf springs, and offering permanent four-wheel drive and disc brakes front and rear—all of which set it apart from most other four-wheel-drive vehicles of the time.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
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First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined above
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“Leaf spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20spring. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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