Got the leaf Spring TSB. Here are some pics !

rugger · 02-14-2008, 01:22 PM

I just got mine done and it still bottoms out with my 350 lb quad in the bed. They don't know what to do what should I do now trd dc lb 07

tacomaman06 · 02-14-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rugger

I just got mine done and it still bottoms out with my 350 lb quad in the bed. They don't know what to do what should I do now trd dc lb 07

did you make sure that the dealer put the 4 leaf pack on instead of the same old 3 leaf pack that was on there?? that has been an apparent problem with some dealerships.

rugger · 02-14-2008, 05:48 PM

I do have the 4 leafs and it still bottoms out.

tacomaman06 · 02-14-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rugger

I do have the 4 leafs and it still bottoms out.

damn!!

.....maybe some stiffer shocks, or maybe a different set of springs all together.....maybe deavers or ome springs??

rick · 02-14-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4x4trd

TSB #SU006-07 under suspension dated 7-20-07, rear spring harsh ride, 05-06 tacoma 4x4 & prerunner. This now includes 05 to 08-28-07 per conversation with my service person yesterday.

correct, and its based on customers complaint. count your leafs people. if its 3, take it in. the tsb is based on customers complaint.

klown · 02-20-2008, 07:18 AM

Well I just called the 1-800 number. I complained about it bottoming out and gave them the TSB#. They said it is only applicable to 2005-2007 tacoma's. He has given it to a case manager to look at it. Looks like its going to be tough to get done.

tacomaman06 · 02-20-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by klown

Well I just called the 1-800 number. I complained about it bottoming out and gave them the TSB#. They said it is only applicable to 2005-2007 tacoma's. He has given it to a case manager to look at it. Looks like its going to be tough to get done.

just give it a little time.....toyota will revise the tsb to include 08's soon!! guaranteed!!

tacomaman06 · 02-20-2008, 01:59 PM

got mine back today from the dealership redoing the tsb!!(wrong parts last friday!!

) i definitely like the new ride and stance of my truck now!! it rides the way a truck should. its not bad at all though....as far as going over pot holes and shit......it seems to soak up the bumps more now, instead of making them stand out....to me anyway!! really glad i had this done!! we will see how good it is when i tow my boat in the next few months!!!

Marcola · 02-20-2008, 03:30 PM

I just got mine done today. I am very happy I did it. The truck handles better now plus I like the new stance as well. I work at a toyota dealership and went in to the service dept first thing in the morning to see if i could get this done to my 06 TRD Off Road Acc Cab. They had the parts in stock and I had my truck back for lunch. Awesome!

michigantacoowner · 02-20-2008, 06:22 PM

Got my truck back yesterday and love the improvement. One suggestion...the dealership where I bought the truck would not do the work. I called another local dealer and they did it! I guess I have a new dealership to work with from now on. If your dealership won't do the work for you, call around. Anyone can sell a truck. A good dealership is the one that will service it after the sale.

klown · 02-21-2008, 07:54 AM

Well it looks like this TCB isn't applicable on the 2008. Toyota corporate just called me back and said that she did some research and that the rear leaf springs were redesigned for the 08's to resolve this issue. So no dice for me.

chris L · 02-21-2008, 08:39 AM

got mine done yesterday . I like the ride more truck like than before . its up a little in the back not sure how much , will measure and take pix when I can . Im hopefully installing my new amps and speakers this weekend .

jlvanek · 02-21-2008, 02:38 PM

I have an '05 double cab SR5 with 40200 miles on it, and have the 100,000 extended warranty. The service manager was definatley trying to talk me out of it, saying that the ride will be "mushy" but I told him that I wanted it done anyway. He then said that my original warranty was up and that they would not consider this a faulty part. After I asked if I could call someone to ask about the warranty, he said that they would make the call. Anyway, I just got off the phone with the service guy and he said it is covered and they will get all the parts ordered. I know that someone asked about the extended warranty and if it would still cover it, and apparently it does. You just have to be a little persistant.

M2M · 02-22-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by klown

Well it looks like this TCB isn't applicable on the 2008. Toyota corporate just called me back and said that she did some research and that the rear leaf springs were redesigned for the 08's to resolve this issue. So no dice for me.

did they ask for the VIN # of your truck ??
it depends when your truck was made and who your dealing with
I have an 08 and I called the 800 number, prepared with the TSP in hand ready to argue my case (same springs as the 07's)
told them that I carry samples and Point of sale around, . - "that's why I bought the long bed, to be able to carry crap around"
they looked up my Vin at corp. put me on hold for a few minutes and then gave me a case # and
had the dealer call me to set up and appointment ,
I have now heard from the salesman and sales manager and the customer relations manager at the dealership
"we will do everything possible to make this right"
we'll see what happens on Monday -

06tacosport · 02-22-2008, 03:37 PM

now quick question here...i just bought a used 06 in nov, and i do have only the 3 leaves...the truck has 57k on it when i bought it, but i bought an extended warrenty...i don't really haul stuff and haven't "bottomed out" as of yet...but here is my question...i do tow a camper (which i haven't done yet with this new taco)...so this "bottoming out" problem will that effect my towing capabilities?...like i don't want spring time to come and all of the sudden the extra weight of a 3000lb trailer make my truck bottom out...so for me is this an upgrade i should definitely do you think??

tacomaman06 · 02-22-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 06tacosport

now quick question here...i just bought a used 06 in nov, and i do have only the 3 leaves...the truck has 57k on it when i bought it, but i bought an extended warrenty...i don't really haul stuff and haven't "bottomed out" as of yet...but here is my question...i do tow a camper (which i haven't done yet with this new taco)...so this "bottoming out" problem will that effect my towing capabilities?...like i don't want spring time to come and all of the sudden the extra weight of a 3000lb trailer make my truck bottom out...so for me is this an upgrade i should definitely do you think??

definitely get the tsb done and save yourself the headache!! it will ride alot better when you pull your camper if you have the tsb done, plus, its on toyota!!!
trust me....you will like it!!!

luk8272 · 02-26-2008, 02:03 PM

I went to the dealership today and they will attempt to deal with the squeaking brakes and the ticking noise. Now for the leaf springs, I decided to give the number given on here a shot first. The first call was all but useless, they told me the dealership had to determine if this needed to be done. I called again and this time made some headway, he will look into it some more and call me back in 1-3 days.

After I posted this I decided to call another dealer near by, I'll be recieving a post card letting me know when the parts arrive. I have some pictures I took this morning of my truck as it is now. I'll post more when the parts arrive.

luk8272 · 02-29-2008, 10:41 AM

Today I got the rear springs and shocks. They installed the new springs but just 3, I was told that they are the springs and shocks that go on the 08, which are supposed to be the corrected ones. It lifted and stiffened the ride. Technically now with the tsb done our trucks are almost TRD just lacking the oil cooler. I have pics in my photos.

klown · 02-29-2008, 10:48 AM

02-14-2008, 01:22 PM	#61
rugger Junior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1195 Posts: 13	Leafs I just got mine done and it still bottoms out with my 350 lb quad in the bed. They don't know what to do what should I do now trd dc lb 07 __________________ 07 DC LB TRD SPORT

02-14-2008, 05:48 PM	#63
rugger Junior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1195 Posts: 13	I do have the 4 leafs and it still bottoms out. __________________ 07 DC LB TRD SPORT

02-20-2008, 07:18 AM	#66
klown Tacoma World Ring Leader Joined: Dec 2007, #3716 Location: Lynchburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,190 2008 TRD sport 4x4 double cab 6-speed 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 Black, leather and heated seats, borla sport exhaust, side curtain airbags, daytime running lights, all weather mats, JBL premium 6 disk changer system, stainless step tubes, window tint, tow package	Well I just called the 1-800 number. I complained about it bottoming out and gave them the TSB#. They said it is only applicable to 2005-2007 tacoma's. He has given it to a case manager to look at it. Looks like its going to be tough to get done. __________________ Does it have to do with PORN?

02-20-2008, 01:59 PM	#68
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 12,562 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	got mine back today from the dealership redoing the tsb!!(wrong parts last friday!!) i definitely like the new ride and stance of my truck now!! it rides the way a truck should. its not bad at all though....as far as going over pot holes and shit......it seems to soak up the bumps more now, instead of making them stand out....to me anyway!! really glad i had this done!! we will see how good it is when i tow my boat in the next few months!!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

02-20-2008, 06:22 PM	#70
michigantacoowner Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2185 Location: SouthEast Michigan Posts: 12	Got my truck back yesterday and love the improvement. One suggestion...the dealership where I bought the truck would not do the work. I called another local dealer and they did it! I guess I have a new dealership to work with from now on. If your dealership won't do the work for you, call around. Anyone can sell a truck. A good dealership is the one that will service it after the sale. __________________ Kenny 2007 Tacoma 4 x 4 Double Cab TRD SR5 V6

02-20-2008, 03:30 PM	#69
Marcola Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4416 Posts: 2	I just got mine done today. I am very happy I did it. The truck handles better now plus I like the new stance as well. I work at a toyota dealership and went in to the service dept first thing in the morning to see if i could get this done to my 06 TRD Off Road Acc Cab. They had the parts in stock and I had my truck back for lunch. Awesome!

02-21-2008, 07:54 AM	#71
klown Tacoma World Ring Leader Joined: Dec 2007, #3716 Location: Lynchburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,190 2008 TRD sport 4x4 double cab 6-speed 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 Black, leather and heated seats, borla sport exhaust, side curtain airbags, daytime running lights, all weather mats, JBL premium 6 disk changer system, stainless step tubes, window tint, tow package	Well it looks like this TCB isn't applicable on the 2008. Toyota corporate just called me back and said that she did some research and that the rear leaf springs were redesigned for the 08's to resolve this issue. So no dice for me. __________________ Does it have to do with PORN?

02-21-2008, 08:39 AM	#72
chris L Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4257 Gender: Male Posts: 51 06 taco dbl cab , debadged 4x4 trd off road 2006 Double Cab Automatic	got mine done yesterday . I like the ride more truck like than before . its up a little in the back not sure how much , will measure and take pix when I can . Im hopefully installing my new amps and speakers this weekend .

02-21-2008, 02:38 PM	#73
jlvanek Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4611 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Age: 38 Posts: 6 05 4X4 DBL Cab 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L Revtech 3" Lift, 265/70 R17 Bridgestone Dueler	I have an '05 double cab SR5 with 40200 miles on it, and have the 100,000 extended warranty. The service manager was definatley trying to talk me out of it, saying that the ride will be "mushy" but I told him that I wanted it done anyway. He then said that my original warranty was up and that they would not consider this a faulty part. After I asked if I could call someone to ask about the warranty, he said that they would make the call. Anyway, I just got off the phone with the service guy and he said it is covered and they will get all the parts ordered. I know that someone asked about the extended warranty and if it would still cover it, and apparently it does. You just have to be a little persistant.

02-22-2008, 03:37 PM	#75
06tacosport Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4680 Location: Lehigh Valley area, PA Posts: 112 2006 silver dcab 6spd sport 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 v6	now quick question here...i just bought a used 06 in nov, and i do have only the 3 leaves...the truck has 57k on it when i bought it, but i bought an extended warrenty...i don't really haul stuff and haven't "bottomed out" as of yet...but here is my question...i do tow a camper (which i haven't done yet with this new taco)...so this "bottoming out" problem will that effect my towing capabilities?...like i don't want spring time to come and all of the sudden the extra weight of a 3000lb trailer make my truck bottom out...so for me is this an upgrade i should definitely do you think?? __________________ 2006 Double cab 6spd silver sport..B&M shortshifter, Flowmaster DF 50 series, weathertech liners, bestop cap, wet okole covers, full set 5100's with rear AALs, Kenwood dx712 dvd, and more to come

02-26-2008, 02:03 PM	#77
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,931 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	I went to the dealership today and they will attempt to deal with the squeaking brakes and the ticking noise. Now for the leaf springs, I decided to give the number given on here a shot first. The first call was all but useless, they told me the dealership had to determine if this needed to be done. I called again and this time made some headway, he will look into it some more and call me back in 1-3 days. After I posted this I decided to call another dealer near by, I'll be recieving a post card letting me know when the parts arrive. I have some pictures I took this morning of my truck as it is now. I'll post more when the parts arrive. __________________

02-29-2008, 10:41 AM	#78
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,931 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	Today I got the rear springs and shocks. They installed the new springs but just 3, I was told that they are the springs and shocks that go on the 08, which are supposed to be the corrected ones. It lifted and stiffened the ride. Technically now with the tsb done our trucks are almost TRD just lacking the oil cooler. I have pics in my photos. __________________

02-29-2008, 10:48 AM	#79
klown Tacoma World Ring Leader Joined: Dec 2007, #3716 Location: Lynchburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,190 2008 TRD sport 4x4 double cab 6-speed 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 Black, leather and heated seats, borla sport exhaust, side curtain airbags, daytime running lights, all weather mats, JBL premium 6 disk changer system, stainless step tubes, window tint, tow package