Experiences with Frame Recall

Hey guys,

Got approved for the frame recall and curious to what people have experienced going through this process. Thoughts on things I should consider doing while they have it apart? Any surprises? Positive or negative experiences? Thanks

 

I have a 2006 TRD Off Road but it only has about 45,000 miles on it. I feel like my rear suspension sucks which was disappointing because I bought this as my first Tacoma with a whole lot of excitement and expectation.

 

What other parts should I be looking at that could be "worn" that would be beneficial to consider replacing while they work on the frame? Its a 12 year old truck with low miles. Thanks

 

Maybe ask your dealership about the rear leaf recall? If you haven't already. My dealership called me and booked me in; it wasn't a hassle whatsoever, and was free - they didn't even charge me the extra amount that they needed to work around the rear sway bar that I put in.

 

It has the replacement leaf pack already. It sounds rough just going over a speed bump empty which is crazy to me. I asked the dealer to look at the shocks but they said everything was fine. I don't know if they actually did because I had a long list of things I was concerned about and wonder if they mainly just looked at the leaf pack. Its hard when playing telephone with a front desk person to mechanic and then back. I want to learn more about my truck so I can do some things myself but also have a knowledge base to tell if I can trust the dealer or not at times.

 

I’m replacing all engine hoses , thermostat , going with Energy Suspension body mounts and sway bar bushings . Possibly a new fuel pump and upgraded alternator.

 

They originally told it was going to take like 2-3 months for the frame to come in but it came in like a week later and they called me right away to get me in. So I got the new frame on and everything went smooth, nice shiny new frame and the dealer did not surprise me with added costs. It happened so fast that I never got the chance to do anything else so just got the frame done at this point. Got to try out a new 4runner for a few days. I had always wanted a 2nd/3rd gen 4runner before I got my tacoma. They did switch my rotors or something because I have some major steering wheel shake when I brake at high speeds but I knew I had to deal with my brakes and rotors soon from when looking at the frame. Just did not shake that bad and so now I have to do it ASAP.

 

Dropped off Monday for frame . Called for an update and was told they just brought it into the shop this afternoon.

 

Progress!

 

Lost my perfect 1” rake and my left rear sits 1” lower than the right . Bringing it back to dealer and demand it be corrected

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/question-about-suspension-measurement-post-frame-swap.559523/