1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: My first lift Vibration after 2 inch lift ICON install question - yes I searched.. Dealer says aftermarket suspension is cause of squeaking [Solved] 2015 TRD Off Road brake pads Bilstein 5125 vs B110

How to: Chevy 63" Leaf Spring Swap

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dakotasyota, Jun 13, 2015.

Page 20 of 64
  1. Jul 10, 2017 at 8:22 AM
    #381
    dakotasyota

    #381
    dakotasyota [OP] Just a Fringe of the Ging in your Minge

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Member:
    #106099
    Messages:
    7,938
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dakota
    Ellensburg, WA
    Vehicle:
    06 Access Cab, Manual, V6, 4x4, TRD Off-Road
    Total Chaos +2 LT w/ 2.5 x 8 Kings, 700 lb coils, Chevy 63s, BAMF Shock relocation, 12" King Smoothies, Locker Anytime Mod, 5% Tint All Around, 4xInnovations full skids, Custom Made Rock Sliders, 4xInnovations HC Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier, SOS Original Plate 2 Front Bumper, 130 w KC Slimlites, Homertaco Raptor Grill, Bestop Supertop, Smittybilt 9500 lb winch, Flowmaster 40 series, JVC deck w/ 12" Rockford Fosgate T1 in custom box, and lots more!!
    If I were to do it again I would get a clevis mount and a smaller strap. That way you can fine tune.. It's so hard to guess the stretch.
     
    dakotasyota, Jul 10, 2017
    #381
  2. Jul 10, 2017 at 8:29 AM
    #382
    Rattletrap66

    #382
    Rattletrap66 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2014
    Member:
    #136901
    Messages:
    23,784
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    Tampa, FL ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD Off Road DCSB
    ╭∩╮(ಠ۝ಠ)╭∩╮
    no, a bilstein 5125 which is about 1.8"
     
    Rattletrap66, Jul 10, 2017
    #382
  3. Jul 10, 2017 at 8:32 AM
    #383
    dakotasyota

    #383
    dakotasyota [OP] Just a Fringe of the Ging in your Minge

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Member:
    #106099
    Messages:
    7,938
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dakota
    Ellensburg, WA
    Vehicle:
    06 Access Cab, Manual, V6, 4x4, TRD Off-Road
    Total Chaos +2 LT w/ 2.5 x 8 Kings, 700 lb coils, Chevy 63s, BAMF Shock relocation, 12" King Smoothies, Locker Anytime Mod, 5% Tint All Around, 4xInnovations full skids, Custom Made Rock Sliders, 4xInnovations HC Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier, SOS Original Plate 2 Front Bumper, 130 w KC Slimlites, Homertaco Raptor Grill, Bestop Supertop, Smittybilt 9500 lb winch, Flowmaster 40 series, JVC deck w/ 12" Rockford Fosgate T1 in custom box, and lots more!!
    Feck. Guess I'll have to whip something together like @jberry813 and @Mademan925
     
    dakotasyota, Jul 10, 2017
    #383
    Mademan925 and Rattletrap66[QUOTED] like this.
  4. Jul 10, 2017 at 7:55 PM
    #384
    Ihatetacomas

    #384
    Ihatetacomas Because tacomas hate me

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2014
    Member:
    #136475
    Messages:
    988
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dylan
    Elko NV
    Vehicle:
    '12 White LB TRD Sport
    Used @ 23,283 Volant Intake (w/ scoop)(removed August 2016), BAKFlip G2 Tonneau Cover, (drain tube mod), Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock, Stampede Vigilante Premium VP Series Hood Protector, 5lb Extinguisher, Shovel & Axe mounted in bed, Shok Industries Sound Deadener, Mercury: (K62, MGR-1200, MGR-495) Triton 8" Subs, Custom-Made: Sub Box, Speaker Templates, Vapor Barrier, All-Pro Bumper w/Kickouts, hidden trailer hitch, wooden cup-holder Misc: Knukonceptz RCA, speaker, and power wires, Big 3 Upgrade, a very full Husky technician tool box
    Hmm, I'll have to look into limit strap placements, I spied a thread on pirate4x4 about this.
     
    Ihatetacomas, Jul 10, 2017
    #384
    dakotasyota[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  5. Jul 14, 2017 at 10:57 AM
    #385
    Trident904

    #385
    Trident904 Touching Drum Sets

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2014
    Member:
    #131875
    Messages:
    5,089
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Treasure Coast, Florida
    Vehicle:
    17 4Runner TRD OR
    Modded it so much it turned into a 4Runner
    3rd Gen 63 Swap happening this weekend. Pics to follow.
     
    Trident904, Jul 14, 2017
    #385
    SnowroxKT, lemons, NABeast and 2 others like this.
  6. Jul 14, 2017 at 11:07 AM
    #386
    5 Lug Fury

    #386
    5 Lug Fury Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2014
    Member:
    #142831
    Messages:
    3,078
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kenny
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    V8 Solid axle swapped 5 lug
    Got a lot of stuff lol
    They still need to add a multi like system to tw.........
     
    5 Lug Fury, Jul 14, 2017
    #386
  7. Jul 16, 2017 at 9:20 PM
    #387
    madmax477

    #387
    madmax477 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2015
    Member:
    #167653
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Spokane
    Vehicle:
    05 TRD OffRoad Access 6spd
    Impulse Red, 3" lift, 5100's, Toytec coils, LR UCA's, AAL, 50" roof LED, DTRL mod, Fog Light mod, E-Locker mod, Satin black badges, Slotted Satoshi grill mod (with slotted bumper bumper valance grill), Satin black rear bumper, BHLM
    Anyone running 16" shocks with the 63s? Would I get the benefits of a 16" shock over a 14"? I understand with 16" shocks that I'd be going through the bed.
     
    madmax477, Jul 16, 2017
    #387
  8. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:34 PM
    #388
    SMKYTXN

    #388
    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2011
    Member:
    #52810
    Messages:
    14,040
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nathan
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    11, 4dr, TRD Sport, 6sp
    DCFB
    I'm running 18's, but I also have the skyjacker 6" lift springs.
     
    SMKYTXN, Jul 16, 2017
    #388
    madmax477[QUOTED] likes this.
  9. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:38 PM
    #389
    madmax477

    #389
    madmax477 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2015
    Member:
    #167653
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Spokane
    Vehicle:
    05 TRD OffRoad Access 6spd
    Impulse Red, 3" lift, 5100's, Toytec coils, LR UCA's, AAL, 50" roof LED, DTRL mod, Fog Light mod, E-Locker mod, Satin black badges, Slotted Satoshi grill mod (with slotted bumper bumper valance grill), Satin black rear bumper, BHLM
    Yeah I've read your build quite a bit just doing research on the 63 swap. Nicely done btw. I have the leafs, hangars, u-bolt flip, etc.. Just need to determine the shock length, 16" or 14". I don't mind going through the bed with 16s, just want to know if it is even worth it with 63s vs a SUA setup.
     
    madmax477, Jul 16, 2017
    #389
  10. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:42 PM
    #390
    SMKYTXN

    #390
    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2011
    Member:
    #52810
    Messages:
    14,040
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nathan
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    11, 4dr, TRD Sport, 6sp
    DCFB
    You'll have to wait for someone with stock leafs to chime in on that one. I'm going to guess that 16's will be too much for stock 63's though.
     
    SMKYTXN, Jul 16, 2017
    #390
    dakotasyota[OP] and madmax477[QUOTED] like this.
  11. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:27 PM
    #391
    Rattletrap66

    #391
    Rattletrap66 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2014
    Member:
    #136901
    Messages:
    23,784
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    Tampa, FL ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD Off Road DCSB
    ╭∩╮(ಠ۝ಠ)╭∩╮
    16s will work with the 63s. @Timbo89 and I measured and can even do 18s IIRC. Don't even have to go through the bed for 16s with Ford shock towers
     
    Rattletrap66, Jul 17, 2017
    #391
    madmax477[QUOTED], Timbo's Customs and SMKYTXN[QUOTED] like this.
  12. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:48 PM
    #392
    madmax477

    #392
    madmax477 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2015
    Member:
    #167653
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Spokane
    Vehicle:
    05 TRD OffRoad Access 6spd
    Impulse Red, 3" lift, 5100's, Toytec coils, LR UCA's, AAL, 50" roof LED, DTRL mod, Fog Light mod, E-Locker mod, Satin black badges, Slotted Satoshi grill mod (with slotted bumper bumper valance grill), Satin black rear bumper, BHLM
    What would the uptravel look like with the Ford towers and 16"? Do you know how much shock shaft shows with your 14s at ride height? Thanks for the input.
     
    madmax477, Jul 17, 2017
    #392
  13. Jul 18, 2017 at 9:17 AM
    #393
    Rattletrap66

    #393
    Rattletrap66 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2014
    Member:
    #136901
    Messages:
    23,784
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    Tampa, FL ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)
    Vehicle:
    2014 TRD Off Road DCSB
    ╭∩╮(ಠ۝ಠ)╭∩╮
    Good point, with my 14s I am at 5" up travel and 9" down. With 16s it may give the same uptravel. My shock shaft shows 4.5" at ride height

    IMG_5641.jpg
     
    Rattletrap66, Jul 18, 2017
    #393
    madmax477[QUOTED] likes this.
  14. Jul 24, 2017 at 7:06 PM
    #394
    beertimecontinuum

    #394
    beertimecontinuum What's outside the simulation?

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2013
    Member:
    #119461
    Messages:
    9,993
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Everett
    Ky,Earth,SolarSystem,MilkyWay,VirgoSupercluster
    Vehicle:
    10 Pyrite DCSB VEEEEEE 1.618
    FoxShox, Dirt King Heims, Chevy63s, 2UZ-FE V8 Flowmaster 40, Demello Front/DYF Rear w/Swigouts, BAMF sliders, DYFAF
    Going to be doing this very soon and I'm just starting to source parts. Has anyone bought new (OEM or aftermarket) springs instead of a junk yard? Considering this as an option to save some time pulling and prepping if it's worth the coin. Think im going with the 3/1 pack for my bumper/swingouts and gear.
     
    beertimecontinuum, Jul 24, 2017
    #394
  15. Jul 24, 2017 at 7:15 PM
    #395
    NABeast

    #395
    NABeast Un-Sub’d

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2013
    Member:
    #106854
    Messages:
    1,601
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    '08 4wD
    ImMrYo mirror bracket. A/C, P/W, Tilt, Cruise, AM/FM CD
    @Trident904
     
    NABeast, Jul 24, 2017
    #395
  16. Jul 24, 2017 at 7:29 PM
    #396
    Trident904

    #396
    Trident904 Touching Drum Sets

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2014
    Member:
    #131875
    Messages:
    5,089
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Treasure Coast, Florida
    Vehicle:
    17 4Runner TRD OR
    Modded it so much it turned into a 4Runner

    I ordered my new springs through SDtrucksprings.com
     
    Trident904, Jul 24, 2017
    #396
    beertimecontinuum[QUOTED] likes this.
  17. Jul 24, 2017 at 7:33 PM
    #397
    beertimecontinuum

    #397
    beertimecontinuum What's outside the simulation?

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2013
    Member:
    #119461
    Messages:
    9,993
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Everett
    Ky,Earth,SolarSystem,MilkyWay,VirgoSupercluster
    Vehicle:
    10 Pyrite DCSB VEEEEEE 1.618
    FoxShox, Dirt King Heims, Chevy63s, 2UZ-FE V8 Flowmaster 40, Demello Front/DYF Rear w/Swigouts, BAMF sliders, DYFAF
    Yeah, i was just checking your build. Saw those online, wondering if they're good or if rusty OEMs would be better. See you'll be wheeling them the 29th?? May wait for your report :cheers:
     
    beertimecontinuum, Jul 24, 2017
    #397
    Trident904[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Jul 24, 2017 at 7:34 PM
    #398
    Trident904

    #398
    Trident904 Touching Drum Sets

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2014
    Member:
    #131875
    Messages:
    5,089
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Treasure Coast, Florida
    Vehicle:
    17 4Runner TRD OR
    Modded it so much it turned into a 4Runner
    They're amazing. You won't be disappointed. Just remove the overload spring before installing them. Otherwise you'll get about 5" of lift in the back
     
    Trident904, Jul 24, 2017
    #398
    Timbo's Customs and beertimecontinuum[QUOTED] like this.
  19. Jul 29, 2017 at 10:23 PM
    #399
    JLink

    #399
    JLink Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2010
    Member:
    #36795
    Messages:
    12,582
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    Ocean, NJ
    Lifted, Locked, Armored. Ready To Wheel.
    JLink, Jul 29, 2017
    #399
  20. Jul 30, 2017 at 5:47 AM
    #400
    Trident904

    #400
    Trident904 Touching Drum Sets

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2014
    Member:
    #131875
    Messages:
    5,089
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Treasure Coast, Florida
    Vehicle:
    17 4Runner TRD OR
    Modded it so much it turned into a 4Runner
    Trident904, Jul 30, 2017
    #400
    Timbo's Customs likes this.
Page 20 of 64

Products Discussed in

Energy Suspension 3.2128G Rear Spring Set
$82.54
Energy Suspension- 3.2141R CHEVY REAR LEAF SPRING SET
$93.32
Daystar KU09017BK 3" Tall x 4-1/2" Long x 2-1/2" Wide Bump Stop
$63.46
To Top