Off-road terrain can multiply the stress on suspension systems and vehicles carrying camping cargo while traversing a rough patch can push their suspensions to the limit. This can result in bottoming out and an uncomfortable metal to metal or metal to wheel grind. One way to increase the load capacity of Jeeps, trucks, and SUVs is to add a leaf to the existing leaf spring system.

The Old Man Emu Extra Leaf is designed with an off-roader in mind. It is tapered with a diamond cut to reduce stress at the leaf ends and distribute the load evenly. Made from high-quality metal that is shot-peened to increase density and further decrease stress. The center has a flat area where the axle can be safely mounted. Upon bending, the Old Man Emu Leaf undergoes a scragging process to ensure the spring retains its bent shape and does not sag over time.

Each set comes with two units of Old Man Emu Leaf that are coated with graphite to reduce friction between each leaf. It also includes regreasable nylon interleaf liners and all the required fasteners for an easy install.

The Old Man Emu is a well-established vehicle suspension company in Australia that offers fully integrated suspension systems. The company's unique name was inspired by the Emu, a large flightless bird that lives in Australia. Drawing from the Emu's ability to run at high speeds over off-road terrain while maintaining its stability and balance. Qualities that became the calling card of Old Man Emu suspensions.

Since being launched in 1976, Old Man Emu has been designing aftermarket 4 x 4 suspensions using an in-depth testing program. Old Man Emu engineers study each target vehicle and make a series of tests on the original suspension system to analyze ride handling, load capacity, roll stability, noise, and vibration.

Using the data gathered, Old Man Emu then focus on how they can improve upon the stock suspensions. The suspension components are then designed and go through a stringent analytical process to ensure the components work together and can exceed the capacity and performance of their stock counterparts.

ARB, another Australian suspension company, purchased Old Man Emu in 1988 and together they have continued to produce the finest and most rugged suspensions suitable for Australia's harsh 4WD environments. The merger also allows the Old Man Emu to manufacture all their suspension parts at ARB state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Melbourne.