What makes the shot-peening process important for these leaf springs?

Shot-peening involves blasting the steel with hard pellets at high velocity. This process compresses the surface of the steel, significantly increasing its tensile strength and making the spring more durable and resistant to fatigue.

How do the tapered leaf ends benefit the suspension?

The leaves taper over their entire length, creating more flex at the ends. This design distributes loads more evenly over a greater area, reducing stress and preventing one leaf from digging into the leaf above it, which improves ride quality and longevity.

What is the advantage of the bolt-style spring clips?

Unlike 'C' style clips that can bend tightly and cause binding and friction between the leaves, the bolt-style clips used here eliminate that friction. This contributes to a smoother operation and helps maintain the spring's performance over time.

2004-2008 Ford F-150 Leaf Spring | Skyjacker

Name: Skyjacker Leaf Spring 2004-2008 Ford F-150
Brand: Skyjacker
SKU: skyjacker-skyjacker-leaf-spring-2004-2008-ford-f-150-t14-121449
Price: 399.20 USD
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Skyjacker Leaf Spring 2004-2008 Ford F-150

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Fits 2004-2008 Ford F-150. Skyjacker Leaf Spring. Made with American steel and shot-peened for improved strength and flex.

Key Features

Fits 2004-2008 Ford F-150.
Constructed as progressive multi-leaf packs.
Load capacity will be equal or greater than OE.
Made with American steel that is shot-peened to increase tensile strength.
Tapered leaf ends distribute loads more evenly and provide more flex.
Uses bolt-style spring clips to eliminate friction and binding.

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Fits this vehicle

Ford F-150 2004-2008

Product Details

If you're working on a 2004-2008 Ford F-150 and need to replace a leaf spring, this Skyjacker Softride spring is a solid option. It's built to match or exceed the original equipment load capacity, ensuring your truck can handle what you need it to. Skyjacker uses American steel for these springs, which is then put through a shot-peening process. This involves blasting the steel with hard pellets at high speed, which compresses the surface and increases the steel's tensile strength. This makes the spring stronger and more durable over time.

What really sets these springs apart is how they're designed for better flex and load distribution. The leaves taper over their entire length, creating more flexibility at the ends. This design helps distribute the load more evenly across a larger area, reducing stress points and preventing one leaf from digging into the one above it. They also use bolt-style spring clips instead of the common 'C' style bends. The bolt style eliminates friction and binding that can occur with tightly bent clips, contributing to a smoother ride and longer spring life.