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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. May 28, 2022 at 9:23 PM
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    Telekinetics101

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    Hmm..tough decisions now..already have all the parts with 14 inch fox 2.0 with AG shock relocation. Trying to weigh the pros and cons of 63s
     
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  2. May 28, 2022 at 9:44 PM
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    Pros: more than $1k cheaper than archive hangers/crosstube and your selected leaf pack. Does the same thing any bolt in leaf will do and more, I'm almost maxing out 16s.
    Way more clearence than the bulky low hanging solid mounted shackle hanger, now have a short shackle that is "suspensioned" so when you drag or hit it, it has some give.
    Another pro along with the cheap cost, is you can find the leaf pack in every single junkyard across the country, which is a nice piece of mind if you do manage to break a pack.
    Cons: none in my opinion.
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2022 at 7:56 AM
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    Couple photos of the last 63 swap I did.
    20220507_191920.jpg 20220508_153949.jpg Screenshot_20220603-075515_Instagram.jpg
     
    Buttskevin21, Jun 3, 2022
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    I need a lot more practice before my welds resemble those … I have a hard time with that curve from the shackle to the frame outrigger part
     
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  5. Jun 3, 2022 at 9:03 AM
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  6. Jun 3, 2022 at 1:56 PM
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    Someone who liked your post is getting them tomorrow as well :cool:
     
    Buttskevin21, Jun 3, 2022
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  7. Jun 3, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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    That same someone might have a spare kit :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2022 at 11:55 PM
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    Clearence gain between Bamf hangers, and a shackle flip with a flatter shackle angle. Basically a 3" gain, with no hard hit when you do hit them.
    20220604_084024.jpg

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    Another 63 swap done

    20220604_215405.jpg
     
    Buttskevin21, Jun 4, 2022
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  9. Jun 7, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    1997 t4r has super duty axles, 5.13s locked front and rear. 3 link front with 14" kings. Rear 63s.
    What’s the resting angle on shackles?
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2022 at 10:13 PM
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    On mine they sit at 63° at ride height, leaf pack is almost flat at ride height so they kick back to about 70° before the leaf is inverted.
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM
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    3ft tall rock
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  12. Jun 29, 2022 at 11:16 PM
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    Is anyone running ProComp 13211 in place of the stock 63's? They are a 3-3.5" lift springs.

    I'm trying to get another 2.5-3.5" of lift in the rear. Currently I have 94' 63s and a 5" shackle...
     
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  13. Jun 30, 2022 at 5:29 AM
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  14. Jul 2, 2022 at 3:44 AM
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    Some great rear end flex pics in this thread.
    Have any of you had issues with your emergency brake lines being too short at full drop? I'm asking because I saw a post recently (not here) where someone tore an emergency brake line so I figured I'd ask you guys with the most rear end flex here. While I do not have a 63 set up I'm running a full Archive Garage rear set up.
     
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  15. Jul 2, 2022 at 6:33 AM
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    Haven’t had a issue. Normally with the 63s the bracket that holds the line to the spring is deleted so you get more wiggle in the cable. I’ve done around 10 63 swaps and have never had a problem with the cables being to short. I believe your on 12” shocks if I remember the pics correctly so you should be ok if still attached to the spring.
     
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  16. Jul 2, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    ECB89260-4825-4403-9AA6-AF40B518B4F2.jpg @Buttskevin21 set mine up with 16”’s and it can drop out all the way without Ebrake cable issues.
     
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  17. Jul 10, 2022 at 9:33 AM
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    Nice set up! Getting ready to do the same swap. I just got some 95’ chevy 63’s I put new bushings and center bolts after removing the overload leaf.
    Can you post a picture of your where your front spring hanger sits? I have rocks sliders mounted on my frame I think they may be in the way. Thanks in advance.
     
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  18. Jul 12, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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    as long as the cable passes next to the front eye bolt it shouldn't cause any issues with length. more droop just means more bend which shouldnt be an issue for a while.
    i added some holders to keep it tidy on mine
    154959488_10114667241517243_255638316271_04100fdf5ca190773f85e839b72d5e1b96dc027d.jpg
     
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    Just saw this. I’ll get you some tonight.
    mine are still zip tied. I should probably get around to making it permanent before I have a stick break one loose and rip it off.
     
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  20. Jul 12, 2022 at 12:22 PM
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    Under big load ups/bind ups, the pinion points to the sky. Main leafs are now slightly bent so I will be making a trac bar.
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