Chevy 63’s + towing?

Do you know the year that came off?

 

So I've been needing to replace my original brake lines, and should probably be using extended ones in the rear with 3" lift. I see you sell the rears. If I don't do the Tundra brake upgrade can I use those lines from the tundra brake upgrade kit you sell, that way I can order everything I need from one place? Or can I use the 3rd gen 4runner lines you sell for my fronts?

 

I got them from a 93 K2500

 

You might be able to use the front lines from the Tundra Kit (https://adventuretaco.com/product/tacoma-to-tundra-hard-brake-line-kit/); they definitely work with stock 4Runner calipers. The only catch is that on a Tacoma, the factory connection between the brake line and caliper is a banjo. The kit converts that to a hard line (as on 4Runners and Tundras). The hard line will definitely fit into the caliper, but I'm not sure if it will seal correctly - will depend if there is a compression ring for the flared end of the brake line to seal with, inside the caliper. (There is on a Tundra or 4Runner).

 

Are yours 5 leaf +overload? Just from what I’ve perceived the early years with 5 plus overload were 1 tons, at least for trucks. The vans and suburbans also used the same set up.

I’ll have to go trial and error a bit. If the ride is too soft/rear sits too low, I may have to go with the plan El Taco Diablo mentioned and try an add-a-leaf

 

You are correct about the earlie(r) 1 tons.

Mine are 5+ overload and they are off a 1 ton.

There were always, not only different numbers of leafs, but also different thicknesses of leafs, and also different lengths of the leafs the were under the main leaf.

If you want the stiffest 63s you're looking for 5+ overload, thicker, and the leafs under the main spring to shingle at about 1.5 inch.

Some of the 63s have up to 3 and 4 inch distance from the end of 1 spring to the next.

 

The ones I'm using in my truck came out of it 94 c1500, they're the 3+1 combo. I pulled the plus one out because I don't need the overloads but I could see wanting them if you were going to use your truck for towing. They're very soft leaves, but I also have a bit of weight constantly in my truck that helps them be compliant. When my truck is entirely unloaded they're fairly stiff.

 

Okay, thanks for clarifying. I think I'll just go ahead and do the Tundra brake upgrade rather than risk the line not sealing properly in my current calipers.

 

I’ve used (2) separate sets of Wheelers Tacoma brake lines with a banjo bolt connection on both 199mm (S13WE) and 231mm (13WL) calipers.

 

Anyone here besides archive and FGP offer an outboard / OSR kit for the rear? Planning on doing that as well while im back there