How to: Chevy 63" Leaf Spring Swap

Looking good in here

 

Do you know if length or diameter is similar? Haven't had time to take them apart yet or look at them lol

 

Just order some. I had to rig a lathe to make them smaller but if I remember right it was m10x1.5 I wanna say length depends on if you keep the overload

 

Can I do this for 1st gen?

 

That's for the center ones right? What about in the ends? I think my have some there. Or would I get a new holder for them

 

Also is there a difference between 3 and 4 leafs? I don't think I'm going to run the overload but haven't decided yet. And pros/cons for that either?

 

Towing

 

The ends? Lost me on that ? Yes the center pin is what I'm talking about.

 

Cons of no overload leaf ....... Axle wrap. If you aren't planning on running a Trac bar and/or valving your shocks stiffer while mounting them both forward to accommodate for this then I would recommend running an overload

 

Diameter is same, length is a little shorter without overload. Gonna need to cut it down anyways so a little too long isn't bad but make sure the threads go down enough.

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Since I didn't take mine apart I am not sure about the outer holders

You don't need the overload to prevent axle wrap and you don't need a track bar either. With 3 leafs you will have plenty of flex and payload.

Directly from Pirate 4x4

Do I need to run a track bar with these springs? What about axle wrap?
No a track bar isn't necessary. The leaves are plenty thick enough to resist kinking. Also you can try using the factory Chevy overload leaf, but cut the leaf flush at the rear of the spring pad and leave the front about 8" long or so. This will help prevent any axle wrap.

All of your questions can be answered here
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/20665-63-chevy-1-2-ton-spring-swap-faq.html

 

Would you recommend this over deaver leafs and TC rear LT?

 

That's a whole different animal. Spring under... Lots of uptravel. This setup makes for lots of downtravel, less uptravel.
If you wanna Go fast and jump, go spring under. If you want to flex like crazy and have more versatility for load carrying and lift, go Chevy 63s.

 

Pretty much just jizzed looking at that flex. Perfect way to start the morning

 

Finally got some pics of the Chevy 63s doing some droop

 

LMAO

Sweet! I'll add them to the OP

 

I need to get some better ones soon, I just gotta stop by my uncle's shop and utilize his forklift

 

Decided Im sick of my Dakars and going this route, two questions I have a ATO shackle flip now, so that will no longer be needed/or able to be used correct if use Ruff Stuff kit? I hate my Dakars due to the sagging when trailer hooked up (pulling my 81 truck) which Chevy 63 setup best for limited sagging? (if need I would give some flex for better towing)

 

At least I already have center carrier drop, billies 12" (need shock relocate) and extended brake lines

 

Correct, all stock mounts including leaf spring hangers and shocks will be cut off. For rear shackle hangers you need to make an out rigger lik this. They will definitely help with sagging

 

Well at least, ill be able to sell my dakars, shackle flip kit, and Firestone airbags to help with cost, my local pick n pull leaf springs are around 35 each