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T-SB 0305-08 Harsh Ride

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by charliedelta, Jul 11, 2010.

  1. Jul 11, 2010 at 12:47 AM
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    charliedelta

    charliedelta [OP] charliedelta

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    Will Toyota replace the leaf springs even if they find nothing wrong with them? The reason why I'm asking the question is this bulletin addresses a harsh ride and suggests the leaf springs be replaced on 2009 Tacoma’s which I have. I've read more than once someone has taken their truck to the dealer only to be told they were not fixing the problem because the dealer checked it out and said there wasn't a problem. I think if Toyota released a service bulletin that means a problem exists and if someone takes their truck to the dealer then they should replace the leaf springs no questions asked. I’d appreciate some thoughts on the matter. Thanks :)
     
  2. Jul 11, 2010 at 12:54 AM
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    Good Luck, you might get it done. Be prepared to fight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  3. Jul 11, 2010 at 1:04 AM
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    It's all in my head at the moment...
    Have any problem lying? A sure way (worked for me) and I'm thinking others have their ways, If you have a tow package, tell them your buddy's truck (Ford Ranger or whatever comparable in size) broke down and you had to help him out. He had a trailer on that had two quads (short weight). You put the trailer on your truck and couldn't believe how much it sagged and you were very uncomfortable with the way the truck swayed and handled on the road/highway. It is so much of a safety concern to you and that you are disgusted that his Ranger pulled better with zero complaints than a Tacoma. PUSH THE SAFETY CONCERN. It doesn't have to hit the bump stops to be a problem. If you don't have a tow package, tell'm you hauled X amount of mulch for the house and you bought a truck for a truck use. If you wanted something with Corolla suspension, you would have bought a Corolla.

    Easy squeezy cheesy.
     
  4. Jul 11, 2010 at 1:08 AM
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    you actually don't have to fight or lie. They may, and will give you a hard time, but all you do is say the magic words, "Harsh Ride"......and they will do it if you meet all qualifications............and if you read anything, make sure you read post #394.
     
  6. Jul 11, 2010 at 5:34 AM
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    I didn't have to lie or fight for my TSB. I specifically told them I've read online that the springs are weak and I plan on hauling mulch in it and I wanted the TSB. They never hesitated.... that dealership is awesome and they're 30 miles from me (I bought the truck there). My local dealer sucks and why I never bothered to call them first.

    Depends on the dealer.
     
  7. Jul 11, 2010 at 8:22 PM
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    I bought my truck at Doxon Toyota in Auburn, WA. Does anyone have any intell about this dealer and the harsh ride TSB? Can any toyota dealer make this repair or do you have to go to the dealer you bought it from?
     
  8. Jul 11, 2010 at 8:38 PM
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    Disregard my last post. I found some information on Doxon Toyota and the leaf spring replacement. Sounds like I will have my work cut out for me. I took my truck to Doxon before for the transmission TSB and had to go back because they told me nothing was wrong the first time. Thanks for the help everyone. ;)
     
  9. Jul 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM
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    I searched 'Doxon' in the link I gave you ablove for dealers that have done the TSB and this is what I found>> http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/search.php?searchid=872637

    sounds like those guys didn't have much problem. Tell the dealer about these two guys when you go. pm them and find out who they dealt with at the dealership.

    p.s. you can have any dealer do it for you
     

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