Skyjacker Suspension Leaf Helper Spring

Skyjacker Leaf Helper Springs: Softride® Technology for Real-World Loads

When your truck, SUV, or Jeep starts to sag under the weight of a winch bumper, camper shell, snow plow, or heavy towing setup, a quality leaf helper spring is one of the most effective solutions available. Skyjacker Suspension — a brand with roots going back to 1974 — applies the same engineering philosophy behind its full lift kits to its leaf helper spring lineup, delivering measurable gains in load support and ride control without forcing a complete spring pack replacement.

Two Distinct Styles: Softride® and Heavy Duty

Skyjacker's add-a-leaf helper springs are offered in two purpose-built configurations, each suited to a different installation scenario and performance goal.

• Softride® Add-A-Leaf: A full-length design that installs under the top main leaf of your existing spring pack to better control spring rate and ride quality. Like all Skyjacker Softride® products, these leaves are tapered over their entire length, which distributes loads more evenly across a greater surface area and reduces the tendency for one leaf to dig into the leaf above it. Bolt-style spring clips are used instead of cinch-style bend clips, eliminating the binding and friction that can rob ride quality over time.
• Heavy Duty Add-A-Leaf: A shorter design engineered for ease of installation — it does not require complete disassembly of your existing spring system. In rear applications, it is inserted between the spring pack and the bottom OEM overload leaf (where equipped), making it an accessible option for truck owners who need more support without a full teardown.

The Softride® Shot-Peening Advantage

What sets Skyjacker's leaf helper springs apart from generic alternatives is the manufacturing process applied to every individual leaf. Each leaf is shot-peened with hard steel pellets at very high velocities — a process that compresses the surface of the steel and increases its tensile strength. Combined with the exclusive use of high-quality American steel, this results in a helper spring that resists fatigue and holds its arch under repeated loading cycles.

Who Needs a Skyjacker Leaf Helper Spring?

These add-a-leafs are recommended for a wide range of applications beyond casual off-roading. Vehicles carrying heavy aftermarket bumper and winch combinations, running snow plow setups, supporting camper bodies, or regularly hauling above-average payloads are prime candidates. They also serve as an effective solution to restore the performance of fatigued factory springs that have lost their arch over years of use. The amount of height gain and spring rate increase will vary based on vehicle model, year, and the current condition of the OEM springs.

Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty

Skyjacker's Softride® leaf springs — including the add-a-leaf variants — are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, reflecting the brand's confidence in its materials and manufacturing processes. This long-term coverage underscores why off-road enthusiasts and work truck owners alike have trusted the Skyjacker name for over five decades.

Browse the full selection of Skyjacker leaf helper springs to find the right add-a-leaf kit for your specific vehicle and application, or explore the complete Skyjacker Suspension catalog for a comprehensive look at their lift kits, shocks, coil springs, and steering components.