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How to: Chevy 63" Leaf Spring Swap

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  1. Jul 21, 2015 at 9:51 AM
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    dakotasyota

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    That's awesome!
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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    Again, what's the point. If you're swapping to 63's go all the way.

    You'll need limit straps and bumps if you don't choose the right shock length. Or you can blow your temporary shocks like I did. :D
     
    SMKYTXN, Jul 21, 2015
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  3. Jul 21, 2015 at 9:56 AM
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    You are welcome for those temp shocks :D
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    Agreed! No point in stock shock location on 63's. But then again, what's an inch at that point as well and you might as well be going through the bed.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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    Thanks!

    They worked great.

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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    lol, you can beat those junkers for $50
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2015 at 10:12 AM
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    Ok thanks! I was under the impression that you could run the billies with stock mounts based on @Pdugan6 's build
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2011-access-cab-overhaul.290515/

     
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  8. Jul 21, 2015 at 11:34 AM
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    Yeah what they said, I'm probably going through the bed with 14s soon
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2015 at 11:41 AM
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    Ok I'm confused lol so how did pdugan get his to work?
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2015 at 11:44 AM
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    18's or go home! :rofl:
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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    Lengthened his bump stops a shit ton? :notsure: ask him.
    Lol I don't have 5" lift springs for a Chevy half ton!!
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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    :thumbsup: Very nice write up.
     
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  13. Jul 21, 2015 at 12:06 PM
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    Thank you :)
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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    Probably raised the bump or is using he shock as a bump. Just because it fits doesn't mean you're getting that amount of travel.
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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    gotcha, thanks
     
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  16. Aug 26, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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    How does this translate to the first gen?
     
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  17. Aug 26, 2015 at 8:03 PM
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    Pretty similar... It's all custom fabrication so you just set it up the way I did...

    The Ruff Stuff kit is what you want, but your options may differ... I know the swap is much more common on 1st gens. I'm sure you can find more info on it on pirate4x4.com :notsure:

    Essentially though it will be pretty similar.
     
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  18. Sep 5, 2015 at 11:04 PM
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    Would love to have this. No fab skills, tho
     
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    Excellent write up dude......:thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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    Thanks man :)
     
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