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How to: Chevy 63" Leaf Spring Swap

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

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    It just has a badass name too missing link really that sounds a lot more fancy than 3 link, 4 link, trailing arm (sounds like you broke some shit). Have you seen these. I am debating
    https://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm
     
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    Fully drooped and the 5" shackles don't go beyond 90 degrees.
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    Fully flexed and shackle still doesn't go beyond 90 degrees.
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    Here she sits at ride height. Notice the shackle angle.
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    Shackle angle at full stuff on 35's.
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    And an action shot just for shits and gigs.
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    Whatever comes out of the junkyard...cause $60 for a set if cheap AF.

    The junk yard near my parents house has tons of 88-98 GM trucks.
     
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    Ahh, I see what you're saying.
     
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    Looks like you've got it set up for your application and it works quite well. For me, that 45 degree angle would not have worked due to the ride height I wanted and the springs I used.

    I think everyone here can agree, no one will have the same measurements or setup. That's the beauty of the 63 swap, you can't just copy folks and it work out, you actually have to think through all of it.
     
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    I ended up junking the new springs I got from SDTruckSpring because they were trash. I bought 3 full sets of springs from the junk yard and tore them all down and built a new set with the best pieces from them all.
     
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    Exactly. I made the initial mistake of getting new springs online and had problems with them from the get go. Junkyard springs are where it was at for me.
     
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    For sure. I bought mine at a junkyard as well. Ended up with a 3+1 pack. Originally, I found a set but they turned out to be a 2+1 set. Soon realized after reading more that literally no one used those. So even if you get 63s, you still need to be careful that they're the "right" leaf pack for job.
     
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    :drool::drool::drool:

    I noticed they don't list a price for them...probably expensive as hell.

    Wouldn't be worth it for a DD anyway.
     
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    Yup. I ultimately ended up having an additional leaf that I could add in depending on load for longer trips and it worked out pretty good.
     
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    You had a 3+1 originally and then switched to a 4+1 right?
     
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    Yeah, but never ran the overload. I went to 4 leafs but only dependent on load and length of trip. I bent up a 3 leaf set at AOP which prompted the 4 leaf pack when I'm running heavy.
     
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    Gotcha, wasn't planning on using the overload in either scenario either.

    I have the heavy ass rear bumper with swingout, and don't really plan on adding any more additional weight in the rear for now, so I'm not sure if the 3 leaf will work or if I should suck it up and go with a 4 leaf from the get-go. I still want to maintain my cushy ass ride too.
     
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    My brand new springs from sdtrucksprings have been flawless :anonymous:
     
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    With all the extra weight, go with 4 leaf. When you are doing the 63 swap, calculate ride height with all your gear loaded so you don't screw yourself and have to redo a bunch of stuff.
     
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    Mines not bad at all I personally think its a lot smoother than the deavers I had
     
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    I think I got a bad set from them.
     
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    Mine all spring is used as well but I still have q a bit more bump I can use and droop. Shocks are my limiting factor right now.
     
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    As are mine. Dropped out, I can max out my 14 inch shocks which is why I run limiting straps. But I see no reason to cut my bed and run longer shocks. 14 inches is quite a bit of travel for the rear end of these trucks anyway.
     
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