Abstract: A socket joint and spring for a socket joint that has a plurality of fingers extending from a radially extending mounting flange. The finger has opposing spring surfaces separated by an edge portion. The edge portion of the finger extends to the radially extending mounting flange, and the finger extending from a junction end at the radially extending mounting flange to a distal end. The finger has an axial shift bend toward the junction end and a load bearing tip toward the distal end. In one implementation, the finger is configured as a flex lever arm extending from a center point of the axial shift bend to the load bearing tip.

Abstract: A socket joint and spring for a socket joint that has a plurality of fingers extending from a radially extending mounting flange. The finger has opposing spring surfaces separated by an edge portion. The edge portion of the finger extends to the radially extending mounting flange, and the finger extending from a junction end at the radially extending mounting flange to a distal end. The finger has an axial shift bend toward the junction end and a load bearing tip toward the distal end. In one implementation, the finger is configured as a flex lever arm extending from a center point of the axial shift bend to the load bearing tip.