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DIY: squeaky leaf fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by beachbumberry, Jun 15, 2010.

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  1. Jul 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM
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  2. Jul 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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    Thanks op, just got done putting the tube on the front and rear of the spring and no more squeak.
     
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  3. Jul 22, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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  4. Jul 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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    I will definitely be doing this in the coming weeks. I'm currently in NJ and about to tow a U-Haul 5x8 back to SC and the leafs have stepped it up a notch with the squeaking this week.
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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    I was about to try to clean and lube my squeaky leafs but decided to check here first and I'm glad I did. This fix worked great but time will tell how long it lasts.

    Mine had the yellow plastic spacers from Toyota in there but they are only like 2" long (pretty much useless). After getting the pry bar between the leafs, I popped those out using a beat screwdriver in the round hole in the leaf spring that locks the spacer in. This hole came in handy later when, after a thorough cleaning with electrical parts cleaner (ran out of brake cleaner) and slathering the inner tube (I left mine tubular, we'll see how it works out) with gorrilla glue, you use this hole to push/guide the inner tube down the length of the leaf with the beat screw driver. I glued both sides of the tube, I hope I don't pay a price for this later on. Bonus, the glue acts as a lubricant when inserting the inner tube.

    This fix could not be easier. The only somewhat tricky part is doing the passenger rear by the tailpipe as space is limited.

    Jumped up and down on the bumper...AMAZING
    No freakin' squeakin'....NONE.

    If anyone has an update on how long this lasts please let us know. I don't do any real off roading yet...new to me 2005 AC.

    Also, I saw where some guys used material other than bike innertube and I'm wondering if plastic may be better than rubber. OP said factory had some rubber on his truck. Mine had the plastic yellow spacers.

    Many thanks to the OP for the fix
     
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  6. Jul 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM
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    im so glad i did this yesterday. no squeaking!!!!! it even feels like im driving a different truck! lol. thanks OP
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2011 at 8:53 AM
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  8. Jul 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM
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    ive had this problem for a while now and im thinkn about just lifting or gettn a new leaf pack?
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2011 at 5:40 PM
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    Just wanted to say that this was a great walk through. I appreciate that the OP took the time to take pictures so the less mechanically inclined (such as myself) could figure it out.
     
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  10. Jul 30, 2011 at 11:26 PM
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    gun`a try this in the morning 4 phuck`n sure!!!!.​
     
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  11. Aug 1, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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    damn, that looks really easy too, so you only do this to the rear then? It seems with my truck that the front squeaks too...either way doing it to the rear would help a lot!
     
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  12. Aug 2, 2011 at 5:56 AM
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    What about UHMW Polyethylene (think cutting board material)? It has high impact resistance and is slippery. You can get sheets or bars @ industrial supply companies like McMaster-Carr. I may have to try it out and see...
     
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  14. Aug 2, 2011 at 10:10 PM
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    i think my problem is my aal keep shifting and going off to the side a little bit. any ideas to help it from shifting again?
     
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  15. Aug 7, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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    My leafs squeak as well. I'll first try to spray some chain lube if that fails I will be doing this fix next weekend. Rep for OP!!!
     
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    I thought of that for my Dakars , too thick
     
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    Could anyone tell me what a TSB is? If I understand correctly, its an added leaf. Is that a Toyota warranty issue? My 09 bottoms out going over small bumps. Would be nice if they'd repair that.
    Thanks for any input.
     
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    TSB = Technical Service Bulletin

    It's basically a bulletin put out by Toyota to it's techs instructing them on how to correct known issues with the trucks .

    In this case the TSB is for the suspension harsh ride , they replace the US stock 3 leaf pack with a 4 leaf pack .

    You need to still be under warranty to have this done by them for free
     
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  19. Aug 7, 2011 at 10:49 PM
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    Thanks Peter. I have the squeak as well. Gonna call Toyota in the morning and will see if they'll fix it.
     
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  20. Aug 7, 2011 at 10:51 PM
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    If you want them to replace the pack , say you have a " harsh ride " when carrying weight and that the rear suspension bottoms out . That seems to be the key phrase
     
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