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 |
|---|
| 1969-1972 | Chevrolet | Blazer | Base |
| 1967-1973 | Chevrolet | K10 Pickup | Base |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | Base |
| 1967-1972 | Chevrolet | K20 Pickup | Base |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | Base |
| 1970-1972 | GMC | Jimmy | Base |
| 1967-1972 | GMC | K15/K1500 Pickup | Base |
| 1968-1973 | GMC | K15/K1500 Suburban | Base |
| 1967-1972 | GMC | K25/K2500 Pickup | Base |
| 1968-1972 | GMC | K25/K2500 Suburban | Base |
