OEM struts and shocks question

My rear end seems to bottom out driving out of a drive way- i do have a shell on my truck but i think it could be the shocks. Have any of you had to remove and replace front struts / shocks? Im going on 85000 miles and just purchased some BFG A/Ts. WOW- what a difference!! Thanks

 

you are way outta warranty now, but there is a tsb that replaces the rear 3 leaf spring pack with a heavier duty 4 leaf pack. new shocks will help a bit....go with billy 5100's front and rear, but you really should look into getting an aal(add a leaf) for the rear springs. with that, you shouldnt have any more bottoming out problems, plus aal's arent too expensive either.

 

thanks again for being on it AGAIN! i'll look into both suggestions. i think the TSB was taken care of but i'll confirm. I was planning on installing the B5100s but also came across brand new front struts and rear shocks off of a 09 tacoma with 30 miles on them for free. Thanks again brah

 

no problem man......new stuff for free is always a good deal. hope you get it all worked out man!!

 

what's tsb??

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/7107-tsb-list-2005-2008-toyota-tacoma.html

 

TSB = Technical Service Bulletin

A TSB is not a recall.

AU001-05 FEB 06 Audio System - Amplifier Won't Turn OFF/Battery Drain
AU001-06 FEB 07 Audio System - Quick Reference Diagnostic Guide
BO001-06 JAN 06 Body - Front/Rear Window Runs Deformed
BO003-05 MAR 05 Body - Overfender Refinishing Process
BO004-05 APR 05 Body - Water Leaks Onto Front Floor
BO018-07 NOV 07 Body - Bent Rear Tailgate
BO022-06 NOV 06 Interior - Driver's Side Lower Dash Panel Poor Fit
EG011-07 JUL 07 Engine Controls - Intermittent No Start Condition
EG021-06 APR 06 Exhaust System - Ticking Noise Between 2,000-2,500 RPM
EG043-05 MAY 06 Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's/No Start in Extreme Cold
EG046-06 AUG 06 Intake System - Air Intake Hose Rattle
NV003-06 MAR 06 Body - Front End Rattle/Squeak on Bumps
NV004-06 MAY 06 Interior - Front Seat Squeak Noise
NV006-07 AUG 07 Body - Windshield Wind Noise at Highway Speeds
NV007-05 JUN 05 Body - Front/Rear Popping/Knocking Noise on Rough Roads
NV007-07 JUL 07 Body - Dech Side Panel Rattle
PD039-04 SEP 04 Pre Delivery - Initial Calibration Of Compass
PD075-06 AUG 06 Pre Delivery - TPS Initialization Procedure
PG004-06 NOV 06 General - TPS Diagnostic Tips
SS002-07 APR 07 Engine Controls - ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure
SU002-05 NOV 05 Suspension - Rear Suspension Noise
SU006-07 SEP 07 Suspension - Harsh Rear Spring Ride With Heavy Loads
TC004-06 JUN 06 M/T - Clutch Pedal Squeaking Noise

Each TSB can be read and / or downloaded here.

In cases where a TSB has more than one revision I have uploaded the latest revision only.
There are a few other TSBs that I do not have PDF files for.