Suspension

So i have been reading on here about the TSB for rear springs.... i am wondering what the tsb means and does it effect my truck 07 single cab.... plz help me understand

 

"technical service bulliten"

this is where having a good relationship with a dealer can pay off. you want to give him your VIN and ask him to check and see if the TSB applies to your vehicle

 

so what do they change if it does apply????

 

if it does apply its free. like the gas pedal mod that they sent letters out for a few months back

 

yea but im wonderin about the leaf spring tsb?

 

if your truck can't carry light loads and bounces off the bump stops, you may qualify for the tsb

look here: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/7107-tsb-list-2005-2009-toyota-tacoma.html

 

it does bounce of the bump stop when i hit a bad bump and also it sags alot so what should i do take it to the dealer with a copy of the tsb?

 

Just tell the dealer that you seem to be bottoming out with light loads on bumps. Ask them to fix it. Tell them you don't think it should bottom out like that, that it doesn't seem right for a new truck.

Keep the TSB in your back pocket. Don't show it unless you have to. Those are issued by Toyota to dealers to help them take care of customer complaints.

I had my 2010 done. What a difference!

 

ok sounds like a plan but i do have a 1 inch block under my springs will this effect what they say to me?

 

Not sure. Are you still covered by warranty?

 

yea i got the extended warranty 100,000 mile bumper to bumper..... also big problem i was out checking the spring just lookin around and i have a broken spring its the one in the middle

 

bump i need so help???

 

Remove the blocks and then take it to the dealer. Be sure to tell them that the ride is harsh and it bottoms out.

 

The TSB does not apply to regular cabs.

 

will they do the tsb on leafsprings if u have a lift?

 

Depends on the dealer. A friend on mine got it done while his lift was still on.

What kind of rear lift do you have? If it's an add-a-leaf, then you'll have a hard time arguing that your truck bottoms out, since the springs are a lot stiffer than stock.

 

2in block

 

That will give the dealer an easy way to say "your lift caused the springs to weaken". True or not, I'd take it out before trying to get the tsb.

 

I don't have any problem with the rear springs hauling or towing just wondering if I should check on it or get it done before it becomes a problem

 

or would a 3in leaf pac be better