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Any crawlers running 2.5x16s with C63 leaf springs? (spring over)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cwk84, Jun 4, 2025.

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    My fabricator and I are planing to do a C63 swap. I've already ordered all the parts for it except for the shocks. I want 16" smooth bodies but we aren't sure if I will be able to use all the travel with a spring over setup. So I'm debating whether or not to get the 14s instead. Just wanted to ask around here for some input.
     
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    Chevy 63" leaf spring swap. The Chevy springs are longer, thus offer more droop. They are also not as stiff as ICON RXT which are very common. And due to them being from a full sized truck they lift pretty high even if you have a good amount of weight in the back. The swap is pretty popular among rock crawlers. I currently have the ICON RXT with 12" smooth bodies and I do not get full 12" of flex because the leaf springs are so stiff. With the Chevy leaf springs I will actually need limit straps or I will blow out the 12" shocks. The plan is to go up to 14" or ideally 16". But even the Chevy springs might not offer enough droop for a 16".
     
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    When are you looking to order? I am building a bedcage for 16's right now for a fellow member so in a few weeks we could probably get some numbers for you.
     
  6. Jun 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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    I had 16"s on mine. They were too much but at the time 14"s were a long wait.
    I eventually had ADS make me some 14"s but i kept my 16"s because I had been hoping to build a bedcage as indicated above.
    Then would be able to utilize them. I'm on 63's with an Archive Garage relocation.
     
  7. Jun 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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    TacoTuesday603 I welded it helded

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    Heres my truck, No shock attached in these pics. My eyecrometer says that it cycled 14+ here.


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  8. Jun 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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    Check build thread!
    @tacoma16 swapped to c63s and I believe is running 14s? He's a second gen, but largely the same thing. He'll be able to point you in the right direction (or honestly, just scroll thru his build thread)
     
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    Currently running 14's
     
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    Ran 2.0 x 14's straight off. Weren't even close too long enough to start.
     

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