I don't want to start a brand war about what is better and what isn't but my personal opinion is, I'll take leaf springs over coils anyday. Coils ride better, I'll give that but I see that FCA is putting coil springs on the REAR of the new 2500 Ram. I don't care for that at all, plus, with coils in the back you need radius rods to align the rear end. Thats more bushings and more wear points down the road.
I'll say that my '97 OBS empty, rides like the lumberwagon it is, but with a camper in the bed and 40 psi in the bags, it rides just fine. Of course my wheelbase is as long as was available in 97 too. A longer wheelbase equates to a better ride.
In my view, coils belong on a Buick not a pickup truck, especially not in the rear. Being 68, I guess I'm old school.
