Skyjacker Leaf Spring 1987-1987 GMC V3500 Pickup

Starting with the individual leafs, Skyjacker uses American steel for these Softride leaf springs, and each one is shot-peened with hard steel pellets. This process compresses the surface of the steel, which increases the spring's tensile strength. Without this, you couldn't get the maximum wheel travel and ride quality without sacrificing how long the spring lasts. These springs are designed for a range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks and Suburbans from the late 60s through the early 90s, including models like the 1987 GMC V3500 and 1991 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban.

Skyjacker also uses bolt-style spring clips on these springs, which get rid of friction. Many other spring designs use C-style clips that bend tightly over the leaves, causing binding and friction. To further improve flex and load distribution, Skyjacker tapers the leaf ends. This distributes loads more evenly over a greater area and reduces the chance of one leaf digging into the one above it. The result is a well-built spring that maintains its load capacity equal to or greater than OE specifications.