DIY: squeaky leaf fix

soaked my leafs in whtie lithium grease - so far it has held up with minimal noise, i cant hear them white im driving anymore lol and i have the TSB AAL's - they do NOT make it not squeak

 

Hey,
To expand on the information already listed.... Using a rubber Bungie Cord in 6 inch lengths provides a much heavier means of prevention while also giving a small lift to the in the rear in of the truck (depends on the number of bungies added. Buy a value pack and use the cut 6 inch lengths in pairs between each leaf (or cut to preference, it is really to cover the contact areas of the leafs). The bungies will slide in once weight is removed from the leaf packs. Some force may be requires though..

 

I reported the annoying problem of squeaky leafs to my respective Toyota dealer over 6 months ago. I was informed Toyota would be sending out a recall to owners affected by this defect and to wait for this rather than attempt any repair at this time. I questioned the safety of the vehicle to the service manager and he stated the vehicle was indeed safe to drive. The squeak has progressed to a level beyond an annoyance. I'm certain as I drive by other vehicle owners at intersections and stop lights, the "Toyota squeak" provides great advertisement for Toyota. I can't even count the number of Tacoma's I have whitnessed displaying the same annoying squeak! I'm very surprised Toyota, a very technologically advanced company, has yet to figure out how to repair this problem? I can assure Toyota, I am not a happy customer and will never own another Toyota product again.

 

The dealer is lying to you. I have a 2nd generation Tacoma from 05. The 1st year made. I made an inquiry at 45K in 2008 w/the dealer. They know what the problem is. In fact they are on they're 3rd (if not more) resolution for the problem now & will gladly sell you the parts and fix the problem. I just purchased the 4 pack of 1/4 rubber pads ($40) to go between the springs, yet to install.

You have to demand that they fix it before 3yr/36K or your sh*t out of luck. You'll have to buy the parts and fix yourself but the latest version is the easiest and best way in my opinion; not very costly if you do it yourself. Read my detailed write up under my forum name if you like.

I would not discount Toyota vehicles overall. They are still superior compared to other brand names in quality, longevity and resale. Some service departments tend to be lazy and not want to do an ounce of research when they are probably making a bonus whether you or Toyota pays for the fix.

NOTE: They also don't report even the most serious problems back to the manufacturer.

I reported the sticking gas pedal 3 times to my local dealership only to find out (& figure the problem out myself); unfortunately a family had died in a high speed crash from the problem and others as well in the interim. If I knew they were NOT going to report the problem to the manufacturer which should be they're responsibility, I would have done it myself. Best of luck!

 

just bought my first tacoma a week ago today. Noticed the squeak before i bought it and they greased it for me. just did the fix this afternoon because the noise came back in less than a week. i cut strips from a 1in heavy duty hose from a golf course. i smiled the whole way home because i didnt hear the noise on speed bumps, and getting in and out of the truck. easy fix with great results.

 

yesterday... squeaking like a mattress in a whorehouse...

today... 2 slices of innertube, some wd-40 and a bit of grease...aaaaaannnd!

Ninja stealth mode!

love it.

 

ironically enough i have noticed that mine have suddenly stopped squeaking all together, idk how or why it happened but glad it did!

 

It squeaks when you get dust and crap between the leaf packs. If you get it out it usually helps.

 

Finally did the inner tube fix, with no change in my horrendous squeak.
So I did a little "screwdriver stethoscope" work, and determined it was NOT Toyota's springs, but my Toytec Add-A-Leaf. Couldn't pry them apart to put something in there, but some dry lube teflon-wax spray took care of it for the time being. It will probably require taking the wheel off to do a better job.

 

It is the toyota leaf pack, it is a well known fact. See the extensive thread on it, Toyota TSB, etc. The add a leaf could be aiding or adding to the problem though.. --> I am running an add a lead as well, and have dealt with this sound for years. Just prevent the metal from rubbing w/ a spacer of your choice (bike tube, bungie, teflon insert, etc) and ditch the monthly spray application. Even better, ditch the factory set for aftermarket upgrades or bag it?

 

Damnit! I should of done this instead of letting the dealership do it for me. One month later the squeak is back. Ill be trying this out soon. Thanks a lot.

 

I have a Revtek add-a-leaf and it has worked its way crooked from the other leaf springs, so i took the tire off, took the U-Bolts off then hammered it back in line. I put the U-Bolts back on and took it for a spin and did not hear the slightest bit of squeak. Hope That helped

 

I noticed my leaf springs squeaking about a month ago. I sprayed them down with Sea Foam Deep Creep where metal touches metal and I havent heard any noise since then.

 

I've noticed it, but it's been when I had a good amount of build up of dirt, mud, silt, etc. A thorough car wash seemed to do the trick.
Simple fix: Stop ridin' dirty.

And the dealership will really address this concern if you bring it up to them? Sounds like something they'd totally blow you off about.

 

Bought 2 packs of 4 "pucks" and replaced the ones on my squeaky leaf springs. So far so good, not a sound coming from the suspension.

Attached are pics of the old ones compared to the new ones. Took about 20 minutes to change all 8 from the silencer kit

 

Thanks! fixed my accessory meter and my squesky leafs today in less then two hours! Just became a member to say thanks!

 

My 05 Tacoma crew cab 4x4 only required a package of 4. About 1/4" thick rubber. The old ones were about 1/16 of an inch. Maybe 05's are different set ups but solved my problem as well. 15-20 minutes as well!

 

The reason for the difference is the Canadian TRD Sport DBL cab ...and some other Canadian trucks, come standard with 4 leaf springs per side as opposed to 3. As a result, you need to install 4 disks per side on the 4 leaf spring stack.

 

Just to make sure I'm looking at the same thing, it sounds like a few people have a different number of leafs on their truck. To the front and rear of my back tires you can see 2 leafs, but if you look around the tire you can see a shorter 3rd one tucked behind it. Do I only need to put the spacers at both ends of the longer ones, or does one need tucked in that shorter 3rd leaf as well??

 

So what you are describing is you have 3 leaf springs. This means that you will need 4 of these spacers (1 kit). 1 spacer-front 1 spacer -back on both left and right.

Just look under the leaf spring and you will see the slot which each spacers have a notched where they are seated.....