Dealers who performed the Suspension TSB

wolfpack_5150 · 08-31-2008, 03:01 AM

Toyota of San Luis Obispo, SLO ca.
After being told repeatedly that the truck would in fact "ride like a truck", they finally understood that I wanted a truck, not a car and went through with the suspension TSB. SO far so good, ride is MUCH better.

ldm · 08-31-2008, 05:53 PM

Doxon Toyota, Auburn, WA. They even went to bat for me with the company reps. They made a friend in me.

scottlink · 09-04-2008, 11:08 AM

FINALLY got Salinas Toyota to aprove the TSB. I found that the Toyota Customer Service people of little help stating we count on the local service providers to be our eyes and ears. I brought my 06 double cab SR5 with tow package in loaded with 400 lbs in the bed demonstrating when it bottoms out. They gave me a lecture on how rough the vehicle will ride but like every one else has stated, I purchased a truck and expect it to ride and handle like a truck and most of all be able to use it like a truck...

For those of you encountering issues getting this TSB done, load the bed with 1/2 or more of the rated capacity, take pictures, and let the service department know that you fully understand the ride will change. Change for the better!!!

S_A_Aceman · 09-06-2008, 01:03 PM

I have an appt set for the 10th to get mine done, as well as the timing cover TSB. I will get before and after pictures if the rain lets up long enough to get outside.

S_A_Aceman · 09-06-2008, 01:37 PM

OK... so it wasnt raining.... Guess I should have looked first. I didnt get anything of the springs, figured everyone already knows what they look like.

JATaco · 09-06-2008, 05:11 PM

Cenntenial toyota. Las Vegas NV. Great cust. serv.

sockmonkey · 09-09-2008, 12:17 PM

Toyota of Fort Worth doing mine today

Bamban · 09-09-2008, 09:53 PM

Round Rock Toyota did mine yesterday. One day turn around with a free loaner truck, a Tundra. Heck of a deal and dealer...

ldm · 09-12-2008, 12:55 PM

I just hauled 800 lbs. of bagged salt in my bed. Worked great, the truck just leveled out and performed very well.

Teufel Hunden · 09-12-2008, 01:56 PM

Ourisman Fairfax Toyota in Fairfax, VA. You have to ask for Ken Gilbert. He is the service director. Don't talk to any of the ASM's as they are all idiots. My truck was the first one that he did. He knew nothing about the TSB, and they rarely service Tacomas, so he called Toyota, got the information, got the approval without even having me prove to him that my truck was bottoming out, and ordered the parts. He was very nice about it and gave me no hassle at all. Although he did make it a point to say that Toyota was doing me a favor since my 2008 was not covered by the TSB, and the only reason they were doing it was because the part numbers for my old springs were the same numbers that were covered by the TSB. From the time I talked to him, to the time the installation was complete took 4 business days! However, you will have to fight with him to get the alignment.

S_A_Aceman · 09-13-2008, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S_A_Aceman

OK... so it wasnt raining.... Guess I should have looked first. I didnt get anything of the springs, figured everyone already knows what they look like.

Got my truck back yesterday with standard results. 1 inch taller in the rear. Handles a little diffrent, but the dealer didnt do an allignment after the install. My stearing wheel is canted right about 5 degrees on ecceleration, and strait on hard breaking. They also found that the squeeking that I posted about elsewhere WAS actually the universal joints, and they replace them while they had it. Shes going back on monday to get the allignment done.

09AFTacoma · 09-13-2008, 07:34 AM

Newb question.. what does TSB standfor

coppert · 09-13-2008, 07:43 AM

Technical
Service
Bulletin

Good informational article...

http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/mai...5/article.html

09AFTacoma · 09-13-2008, 07:52 AM

Ok so what kind of issues have you guys been having to need a TSB..

coppert · 09-13-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09AFTacoma

Ok so what kind of issues have you guys been having to need a TSB..

This thread was started to address/advise people looking to the the suspension TSB performed. The actual TSB is in the 1st post of this thread. Has to do with the 2nd gen tacoma's bottoming out while carrying a load in the bed.

**Edit**
You can search through the NHTSA for open TSB's on your year/make/model vehicle.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/tsbsearch.cfm

sAm I aM · 09-16-2008, 09:54 AM

FINALLY! North Point Toytoa of North Littlerock, AR performed this after about half a dozen trips to the dealership unloaded,loaded, loaded with a trailer, etc...

All said and done it sits a bit higher in the rear and rides like a truck should. I'm liking it. Still haven't put it to the test with some weight though.

Mass · 09-23-2008, 06:28 AM

Finally got my work done at Freeman (Hurst, TX). Took 3 weeks to get the springs in, but they got me in and out the same day, and did the alignment. No haggling. Very happy with the service and the ride.

Dark Knight · 09-23-2008, 06:53 AM

Does anyone agree with me when i say it BS Toyota will not right their wrong with this TSB even if your out of warranty? My payload is sad for a truck that is this big! I haul my ATV, dry weight 415lbs, and the rear slams the bump stops over bumps......WTF I'm just a little mad that only if your in warranty they may fix it. Venting over now.

SHunter080703 · 10-02-2008, 04:37 AM

Getting mine done tomorrow at Ira Toyota Milford, MA.

Crusher 2 · 10-02-2008, 11:23 AM

Ourisman Toyota, Fairfax, VA. 9/30/08. I dealt with Leo Gaballa and Freddy Avelar. No questions asked. They just had to order the parts in advance.

Similar results to everyone else...It finally rides like a truck! Can't wait to hook up the trailer and see how it does!

Crusher 2

08-31-2008, 05:53 PM	#222
ldm Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8210 Location: Black Diamond, WA. Gender: Male Posts: 31 08' TRD Off-Road SR5 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 ScanGaugeII, Undercover Tonneau	Got mine done last week by.......... Doxon Toyota, Auburn, WA. They even went to bat for me with the company reps. They made a friend in me.

09-09-2008, 12:17 PM	#227
sockmonkey no punching the monkey Joined: Mar 2008, #5245 Location: Benbrook, TX Age: 41 Gender: Male Posts: 280 2007 White Dbl Cab Pre-Runner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L custom badging, blacked out front bumper, Volant Ram Air intake, Mr Marv 10" sub box, Kenwood HU, Alpine Amp, shorty antenna, fog light mod, scan gauge II, RAAMmat front and rear doors	Toyota of Fort Worth doing mine today __________________

09-12-2008, 12:55 PM	#229
ldm Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8210 Location: Black Diamond, WA. Gender: Male Posts: 31 08' TRD Off-Road SR5 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 ScanGaugeII, Undercover Tonneau	As an added note. I just hauled 800 lbs. of bagged salt in my bed. Worked great, the truck just leveled out and performed very well.

09-12-2008, 01:56 PM	#230
Teufel Hunden No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy Joined: Aug 2008, #8415 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 31 Gender: Dude Posts: 117 09 MGray DC SB TRD-OR 4x4 V6 Auto SR5 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Undercover tonneau, OEM tow package with hitch, Front window tint, WeatherTech FloorLiners, Tacoma bed mat, Rear leaf spring TSB, OEM DRL mod, Door edge guards, AFE Pro-Dry S Air Filter, Removed secondary air filter, Smoked LED 3rd brake light, Brighter stock reverse lights mod, Extra set of D-rings mod	Ourisman Fairfax Toyota in Fairfax, VA. You have to ask for Ken Gilbert. He is the service director. Don't talk to any of the ASM's as they are all idiots. My truck was the first one that he did. He knew nothing about the TSB, and they rarely service Tacomas, so he called Toyota, got the information, got the approval without even having me prove to him that my truck was bottoming out, and ordered the parts. He was very nice about it and gave me no hassle at all. Although he did make it a point to say that Toyota was doing me a favor since my 2008 was not covered by the TSB, and the only reason they were doing it was because the part numbers for my old springs were the same numbers that were covered by the TSB. From the time I talked to him, to the time the installation was complete took 4 business days! However, you will have to fight with him to get the alignment. __________________ SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI (Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever) A U.S. Marine Corps flag still stands in an office after the 9-11 attack on the Pentagon.

09-13-2008, 07:34 AM	#232
09AFTacoma Bite My Shiny Metal Ass Joined: Sep 2008, #9113 Location: Pope AFB, NC Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 728 2009 Double Cab Short Bed 4X4, TRD-Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Stock Options: TRD Sport w/6 Disc CD V6 Towing Package Planned Mods: 3" OME Lift 17" AR Vice Rims 285/70/17 Nitto A/T Westin Nerf & Bull Bars 10 sec Touch Light K&N Performance Kit	Newb question.. what does TSB standfor __________________ USAF 2T251, Air Transportation, (The guys everyone loves to hate) USAF Deployments~~Balad Iraq July 2007 - Jan 2008 ~~**SW Asia July 2008 - Jan 2009 ~~ My New 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 (Monday) !! "I'M HOME BITCHES" !!

08-31-2008, 03:01 AM	#221
wolfpack_5150 Meatatarian Joined: Jun 2008, #7599 Location: Atascadero CA Age: 28 Gender: Guy Posts: 329 06 TRD O.R. PreRunner 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 Pop and lock, TSB AAL, nokya yllw fogs, alarm with pager, Magnaflow, wrangler S/A, revenge fab sliders coming soon.	Toyota of San Luis Obispo, SLO ca. After being told repeatedly that the truck would in fact "ride like a truck", they finally understood that I wanted a truck, not a car and went through with the suspension TSB. SO far so good, ride is MUCH better.

09-04-2008, 11:08 AM	#223
scottlink Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8440 Location: Salinas CA Posts: 3 06 prerunner sr5 suspension 2006 Double Cab Automatic	FINALLY got Salinas Toyota to aprove the TSB. I found that the Toyota Customer Service people of little help stating we count on the local service providers to be our eyes and ears. I brought my 06 double cab SR5 with tow package in loaded with 400 lbs in the bed demonstrating when it bottoms out. They gave me a lecture on how rough the vehicle will ride but like every one else has stated, I purchased a truck and expect it to ride and handle like a truck and most of all be able to use it like a truck... For those of you encountering issues getting this TSB done, load the bed with 1/2 or more of the rated capacity, take pictures, and let the service department know that you fully understand the ride will change. Change for the better!!!

09-06-2008, 01:03 PM	#224
S_A_Aceman KS National Guard Joined: Aug 2008, #8608 Posts: 72 06 TRD Sport Speedway Blue 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Air Cleaner mod	I have an appt set for the 10th to get mine done, as well as the timing cover TSB. I will get before and after pictures if the rain lets up long enough to get outside.

09-06-2008, 05:11 PM	#226
JATaco Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8551 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 19 tacoma prerunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Cenntenial toyota. Las Vegas NV. Great cust. serv.

09-09-2008, 09:53 PM	#228
Bamban Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8620 Location: Central TX Posts: 33 08 Double Cab 4x4 SB 4.0L 2008 Double Cab Automatic TRD Cat back, TRD codl air induction,	Round Rock Toyota did mine yesterday. One day turn around with a free loaner truck, a Tundra. Heck of a deal and dealer...

09-13-2008, 07:43 AM	#233
coppert Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1300 Location: Sacramento Age: 30 Gender: Guy Posts: 406 06 DC 4.0 TRD-O.R. 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 "Bent-Up" Bumpers & Sliders, 6" Pro-Comp Lift, SWBHLM, Shorty Antenna, Scan-Guage, De-Badged Tail & Blacked out Front Grill Emblem...	Technical Service Bulletin Good informational article... http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/mai...5/article.html

09-13-2008, 07:52 AM	#234
09AFTacoma Bite My Shiny Metal Ass Joined: Sep 2008, #9113 Location: Pope AFB, NC Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 728 2009 Double Cab Short Bed 4X4, TRD-Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Stock Options: TRD Sport w/6 Disc CD V6 Towing Package Planned Mods: 3" OME Lift 17" AR Vice Rims 285/70/17 Nitto A/T Westin Nerf & Bull Bars 10 sec Touch Light K&N Performance Kit	Ok so what kind of issues have you guys been having to need a TSB.. __________________ USAF 2T251, Air Transportation, (The guys everyone loves to hate) USAF Deployments~~Balad Iraq July 2007 - Jan 2008 ~~**SW Asia July 2008 - Jan 2009 ~~ My New 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 (Monday) !! "I'M HOME BITCHES" !!

09-16-2008, 09:54 AM	#236
sAm I aM Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7306 Location: Jacksonville, AR Gender: Male Posts: 41 08 TRD 4x2 2008 Double Cab Automatic v6 Flowmaster 50 exhaust, K&N Filter	FINALLY! North Point Toytoa of North Littlerock, AR performed this after about half a dozen trips to the dealership unloaded,loaded, loaded with a trailer, etc... All said and done it sits a bit higher in the rear and rides like a truck should. I'm liking it. Still haven't put it to the test with some weight though.

09-23-2008, 06:28 AM	#237
Mass Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3838 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 7 '08 Double Cab, Black TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic Nothing yet, but hopefully Christmas will change that...	Finally got my work done at Freeman (Hurst, TX). Took 3 weeks to get the springs in, but they got me in and out the same day, and did the alignment. No haggling. Very happy with the service and the ride.

09-23-2008, 06:53 AM	#238
Dark Knight Broke and Runnin for Texarkana..... Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 1,123 05 DC LB TRD Sport 4X4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3" Lift, 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, JVC AVX810 DVD stereo, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount, SpiderTrax Spacers, TC uca's	Does anyone agree with me when i say it BS Toyota will not right their wrong with this TSB even if your out of warranty? My payload is sad for a truck that is this big! I haul my ATV, dry weight 415lbs, and the rear slams the bump stops over bumps......WTF I'm just a little mad that only if your in warranty they may fix it. Venting over now. __________________

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