Ask MrTruck Ep #11: Leaf Springs or Air Bags? Mini Pickups, Axles, Hitches, and More [Video]

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Ask Mr.Truck Ep.11.

Get your truck questions answered right here! On this episode of Ask Mr.Truck, Roman and Kent discuss a variety of truck topics. What happened to mini pickup trucks? Today’s midsize pickups are huge in comparison to “mini” trucks from the 1970s and 1980s. How come pickup trucks are getting bigger and bigger?

Which heavy duty pickup has the best axles? What hitch do you recommend and why? What about weight distributing hitches and sway control?

Finally, what truck suspension do you prefer: leaf/coil springs or air bags and why? Naturally, the answer varies depending on the intended use. What does Kent “Mr Truck” Sundling has to say on this matter? Check out the video below.

These questions and many more are answered in our Truck Nuts Book.

You can send your questions and comments to TFLtruck at ask@tfltruck.com.