Softride® springs use only American steel and the individual leafs of each spring are shot-peened with hard steel pellets at very high velocities. This shot-peening compresses the surface of the steel thereby increasing the tensile strength of the spring. Without this shot-peening procedure, the maximum wheel travel and ride quality could not be achieved without sacrificing the life of the spring. Softride® springs use bolt style spring clips, eliminating friction. Other spring designs use the cinch style bend clips which bend tightly over the spring leafs causing binding and friction. Skyjacker® Softride® springs taper over the entire length of the leaf creating more flex at the leaf ends. This tapering distributes loads more evenly over a greater area and reduces the tendency for one leaf to dig into the leaf above it. Rear Softride® springs are used to complete the SYSTEM in a Skyjacker® suspension lift.
This Part Fits:
This Part Fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ford | F-250 HD | XL |
| 1997 | Ford | F-250 HD | XLT |
| 1986,1997 | Ford | F-350 | Base |
| 1987-1992 | Ford | F-350 | Custom |
| 1995 | Ford | F-350 | Eddie Bauer |
| 1995-1996 | Ford | F-350 | Special |
| 1986-1997 | Ford | F-350 | XL |
| 1993-1997 | Ford | F-350 | XLT |
| 1986-1992 | Ford | F-350 | XLT Lariat |