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.
Softride Leaf Spring; Lift Height 3-4 in.; Pair;
Fitment:
Ford F-250 Base 1973 to 1974
Ford F-250 Base 1976 to 1978
Ford F-250 Custom 1975 to 1979
Ford F-250 Northland 1975 to 1978
Ford F-250 Ranger 1975 to 1979
Ford F-250 Ranger Lariat 1978 to 1979
Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 1975 to 1979
Ford F-250 XLT 1977
Ford F-350 Custom 1979
Ford F-350 Ranger 1979
Ford F-350 Ranger Lariat 1979