tacoma leaf spring questions

[nucktaco]

ive got a 2008 Toyota Tacoma DCLB. normally i run a tonneau cover, bed slide, rack and roof tent, solar and fridge in my backseat.
i also have a high clearance rear bumper with swing away.

im going to be changing my setup this winter to a canopy with rack and my tent on top.

my question is regarding leaf springs.

i currently have a the TSB 4 leaf rear springs that were just replaced plus a 1 inch block in the rear and they are already shot after a trip down to baja and the Alexander mackenzie trail in september.

i have in the garage a set of 1/2 ton chevy 63" leafs, Ruffstuff 63 swap kit and a 14" bilsteins i was going to swap in.

any experience with these or any benefit of going with these instead of just installing a leaf pack made for the Tacoma?

also i would have to run the 14" shocks like / \ in order to fit them and not cut up my box. is there an issue with running them like this?

i see alot of trail rigs running that just unsure if thats ok for load carrying or highway/daily driving.

thanks,
Scott

 

[DaveInDenver]

Running 63" Chevy springs requires moving the hanger perch, is that something you want to do? Also 12" is the longest shock you can use without cutting up your bed floor for those longer shocks.

My question would be why do you want to run them? Not trying to dissuade but the main reason to do this is flex and unless you're maxing out your stock configuration there's a downside to cutting and reworking your frame to use them. It's not something that can go backwards and super soft rear suspension may not be the most stable with a raised center of gravity.

If you just want to add cargo capacity using a set of OME Dakars is probably the simplest solution.

 

[pnw_chris]

I would agree with DaveInDenver. I have used 63's on crawlers and while they do provide some lift they are super soft and flexy. I'm not sure that would be the best application for your raised center of gravity. Just my two cents.