i have seen trucks put blocks between the axel and leaf springs for a small lift. i was wondering how hard is it to do this to a jeep. i know jeeps leaf springs go under the axel so can't i just flip...
same question applied to all electrical zero emission cars.. thanks!
I have a 1999 s10 2wd. Im debating on buying 1.75" daystar front coil spring spacers then putting rough country's add-a-leaf for the rear thatll be a 1-2 inch lift overall Will it be a good idea or...
Is it possible to take a set of stock leafs and a set of 4" lift leafs and but some of each together to make a set of 2" lift leafs? if so which leafs from each pach should I use?
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The 2012 Nissan Leaf now faces a pair of competing battery-electric vehicles, the Ford Focus Electric and the Mitsubishi i, with more on the way in future years.
The Focus Electric hatchback is likely to be sold in much smaller numbers than the Leaf, leading some to question Ford's commitment, and the Mitsubishi 'i' four-seat minicar is significantly smaller inside.
As for the Chevy Volt, its range-extending engine removes concerns over range anxiety but adds complexity, not to mention price--it's almost $5K more expensive than the Leaf.
The largest volume competitor to the Leaf may be the plug-in version of the iconic Toyota Prius hybrid that will go on sale early in 2012.
It offers an electric range of just 9 to 13 miles, after which it becomes a standard hybrid, but it may be the "safest" way to start plugging in for part of your driving, and it has the Prius name as a guarantee of security.
Among conventional hybrids, not only the standard Prius but also the Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback are roughly comparable to the Leaf range in size and price.
