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How to: Chevy 63" Leaf Spring Swap

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

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  1. Jul 30, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    My 63's are prepped for the new axle. :D

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    Yeah it is! That thing looks way easier to work on the rear suspension with. :)
     
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    Lifted, Locked, Armored. Ready To Wheel.
    Do you mind sharing where?

    What's the new axle going to be?


    Can anyone give me some idea how far out from the frame the outrigger needs to be? I'm looking at 2 options from ruff stuff..

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    I like the boxed look of the top one but idk if it's wide enough. Thanks for any help you guys can offer.
     
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  5. Aug 1, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    Both will work ive used both and made my own
     
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  6. Aug 1, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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  7. Aug 2, 2017 at 6:27 AM
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    And on your leaf hanger question, I would suggest the wider perch just to be safe. You can always trim the outside and box it in if that's the look you're going for.
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2018 at 11:43 PM
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    hopefully someone answers as this thread seems to be dead. I noticed most of you guys are into crawling more than speeding in the desert. I am interested in doing this swap for a little prerunner project I got going. Will these hold up as well or should i keep looking at the deaver long trave set ?
     
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  9. Feb 8, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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    These hold up great. I have them and several of my friends have it done.
     
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  10. Feb 8, 2018 at 10:38 PM
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    I pretend my truck is a prerunner lol :notsure:

    They're pretty soft for all the weight they carry but they work!
     
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    Dope. I originally wanted giant motorsports leaf kit but after some hits to wallet, im looking for an alternative. The 63s and shock hoops should do. I habe a 90's pick uop 4x4. Total chaos long travel is only 12 of travel so im taking a stab in the dark and assuming that this swao should hold up.
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    I like those a lot! I'll add to the OP, didn't realize you could buy a pre fabbed set.
     
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  13. Feb 10, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    Added. :cool:
     
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  14. Feb 26, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    Ass end is sitting way high right now. I’m hoping it settles at least 1 1/2”.
    My dad and I were sitting on the tailgate in this pic.
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    Nice man welcome to the club haha
     
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  17. Feb 27, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    The ride quality is absolutely awesome. I have a slight vibration when accelerating up to about 15 MPH. It isn’t bad, but there’s no mistaking that it wasn’t there before. Hoping that’s something that will go away once the springs settle? I did do a carrier bearing drop.
    Other than that, every little rattle and knock has me paranoid that I forgot to tighten something. Lol
     
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    What length shackle did you end up using? If you want to lower the back end you'll most likely have to put a shorter shackle in.

    Your vibrations are coming from the driveshaft. If the springs settle in or you put a shorter shackle in that vibration will most likely go away.
     
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    Mine did that too. It'll go away.
     
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    Yeah, I knew the vibs were coming from the drive shaft. I’m just hoping it settles enough to correct itself. I have 5” shackles. Sounds like all I need to do is wait.
    It’s just when you take a truck that’s not even a year old and start chopping/welding on it, every difference in sound and feel...
    well, let’s just say there were a couple of times I asked myself “WTF did you do?” Lol

    I just can’t get over the ride though. It’s like a Cadillac.
     
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