many people do coil rear/leaf fronts because they gain the advantage of a linked setup without the complexity (and cost) of dealing with linking a steering axle.

Front linked suspensions typically can't run a dual triangulated 4 link which seems to be the strongest most versatile and effective setup you can use in the rear, due to engine oil pan clearance.

Instead you can run a 3 link plus panhard bar with the two lowers parallel but making all of those links work in harmony with your drivetrain and steering and strength requirements is more difficult.