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.
This Part Fits:
Year |
Make |
Model |
Submodel |
1978-1993 |
Ford |
Bronco |
Custom |
1985-1996 |
Ford |
Bronco |
Eddie Bauer |
1978 |
Ford |
Bronco |
Northland |
1978-1981 |
Ford |
Bronco |
Ranger XLT |
1990-1996 |
Ford |
Bronco |
XL |
1982-1983 |
Ford |
Bronco |
XLS |
1984-1992,1994-1996 |
Ford |
Bronco |
XLT |
1982-1983,1993 |
Ford |
Bronco |
XLT Lariat |
1992 |
Ford |
Bronco |
XLT Nite |
1995-1996 |
Ford |
Bronco |
XLT Sport |