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Safety Recall E02, 2005 - 2011 leaf springs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Toyotacerttech, Sep 26, 2014.

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  1. Jun 9, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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    I've got the same problem on my 08 DCLB. Had dealership replace mine yesterday and lost obvious height in the rear. Truck doesn't sit level anymore, that's without anything loaded in the bed, and there is an obvious sag when anything is loaded in the rear. May have the dealership put on old leafs back on for no cost.
     
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  2. Jun 9, 2016 at 6:13 AM
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    I doubt they'd do that.
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2016 at 6:22 AM
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    It was actually their idea, they offered before I asked. They were as amazed of the drop as I was.
     
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  4. Jun 9, 2016 at 6:50 AM
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    Interesting that'd they'd do that. If the old springs break they're liable if something happens.
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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    Did they put them on upside down?
     
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  6. Jun 9, 2016 at 10:52 AM
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    Isn't this difference ridiculous though? My truck sat level before I took it in for the new leaf springs. I must be missing something here...As it should sit higher with an added leaf.IMG_5579.jpg IMG_5580.jpg IMG_4638.jpg
     
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  7. Jun 9, 2016 at 11:11 AM
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    Holy shit! That's awful. Yeah, I'd be pissed.
     
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  8. Jun 9, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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  9. Jun 9, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    Agreed! And yes, the springs were installed right side up. The last pic is a "before sh$t hit the fan" comparison.
     
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  10. Jun 9, 2016 at 12:30 PM
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    I really don't get it. Did they put your leafs in wrong or something? Mine is the same or a bit higher after the recall. Few hundred miles on them. Tires are 265/70/17

    6tag_290516-101650.jpg
     
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    Yeah, mine ended up the exact same way. With an empty bed, the springs are resting on the helper springs. WTF.
     
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  12. Jun 9, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    wow that shouldn't be happening.
     
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    I didn't think so either. I have OME 887's up front so maybe the lift in front is causing it. I have air bags that they actually did re-install for me so I'm currently using that for 2" of lift until I can get my AAL's reinstalled (dealer wouldn't).
     
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  14. Jun 9, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    I see. I have no lift yet but plan on doing AAL and 5100s eventually. Good luck
     
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  15. Jun 9, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    that saggy pic is WITH an AAL?
     
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  16. Jun 9, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    back to bone stock.
    i'm over it. my truck is level. maybe some slight rake.

    the ride is more loose feeling. slighty bouncy almost. i kinda remember it being like that before i went with all the OME stuff.

    i'll drive it as is. i am half-hearted shopping for a new full sized truck anyways. (that i wont lift at all).
     
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  17. Jun 9, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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    So the dealership used my leaf springs on someone else's vehicle. They said they were obligated because they were in for an oil change? Well I have to wait another month before the other shipment is supposed to be in. I complained to national already didn't help. Anyways I keep hitting the bump stops when I go over tracks or hit small bumps. I need new shocks but I was holding out on 5100's until the new leafs come in. This past weekend did not feel super safe traveling down forest roads with how bumpy everything was. Does anyone think that a month of shitty leaf springs would significantly impact the overall performance of the 5100's?
     
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  18. Jun 9, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    image.jpg Neck deep in springs
     
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    I'm trying to develop a plan to go back to the dealership...need some ammo and ideas from all you. I am NOT happy with this crap.
     
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