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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. Oct 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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    Tactical Tacoma

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    Did this fix last month, fixed my problem....THANKS TW!!!!
     
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  2. Oct 18, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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    I received my OE Leaf Spring Spacer Service Kit today. Part Number 04001-28104

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    The kit plus the pry bar and screw driver needed. I also found the factory lug wrench to be very useful.

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    The spacers are made of a softer rubber, not hard plastic like the originals on my 2007.

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    New compared to old.

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    One of the pads installed. I'll update on how they hold up over the winter, but I jumped up and down in the bed and NO SQUEAKING! :D
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2011 at 2:25 AM
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    Awesome and very easy fix! Thanks a lot!
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2011 at 5:03 AM
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    already did a lift on my 2010 access cab 2.7L 5-lugger so i now have 4 leaf`s. will service kit #04001-28104 to anybodys knowledge work on my 5lug 2010 access cab?.:smack:​

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    scott572011, Oct 23, 2011
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  5. Oct 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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    What year is your truck (beachbumberry)? Cause I have an 02 and I have three leafs. Which two would I put the bike tube between? Great thread though! I can't stand the squeaking!
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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    I used a garage door floor seal rubber with goop and it's been working fine. Althought the rubber keeps trying to creep out. I have to spread the leafs and push it back in.
     
    gandrews71, Nov 2, 2011
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  7. Nov 3, 2011 at 5:46 AM
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    FYI,
    I kept having to push my bungie solution back into the contact points of the leaf packs more than I cared to. Ended up calling my local dealer, ordered the "hockey pucks" or spacers. Installed two 4 packs on my 05 DC SR5 and have been satisfied to date. True test will be underload, trailering, or abnormal driving to flex the leaf packs and see if the spacers remain in place.
    One item of note though... the 4 packs all have the oval insert, on my set of leafs the shortest ones had a circular hole, not an oval. I merely cut the oval in half, and put the meat of the spacer towards the axle.
     
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  8. Nov 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM
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    when they did my tsb they just ordered an updated 4-spring pack because the tsb is due to a harsh ride/squatting too much with a load
     
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  9. Nov 16, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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    ok i have a bad squeak in the front right. What can i do to fix this?
    Same thing?
     
    Pnicholas1019, Nov 16, 2011
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  10. Nov 21, 2011 at 9:18 AM
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    Its prob not the same thing. The rear leaf squeak comes from the rear section of the 2 leaf springs.
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2011 at 5:55 PM
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    Front pad is easy to replace, how is the rear done?
     
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  12. Jan 24, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    Pissed, my truck is two weeks old. I took it for a trail ride and now its squeaking. Any idea how the dealership would resolve this? is it even worth going to the dealership? is this something under warranty? First time post btw! what up guys
     
    Moremgd32, Jan 24, 2012
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  13. Jan 24, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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    Spray out any grit / grime between the leafs at a car wash , if that doesn't help , there is a " squeaky leaf " TSB.
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2012 at 3:46 AM
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    Well,it was nice while it lasted. Had the deler repair the squeak with some sort of spacers last fall. The fix was indeed temporary. It has returned with a flair. Can't wait for warmer weather when I will again be driving with open windows. That Ford looks better now than ever.
     
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    I have more squeeking from the front coils more than my leaf springs but it seems like a great Idea. Nice write up on it!
     
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  16. Feb 5, 2012 at 8:19 AM
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    Have an 2008 Pre-Runner TRD with 55000 miles and this squeak started about 1000 miles back on driver side. Wow it's annoying! I see they have the new parts but I have a 12 x 12 piece of Buna-N/Nitrile Rubber 1/8 thick I bought from Grainger for a motorcycle project that I did not use I am going to try. Cut to fit and see what happens. This is what I am using...http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Rubber-Sheet-1XWZ9?Pid=search .

    Great info from those that have posted on this subject. I read them all.
     
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  17. Feb 6, 2012 at 6:36 AM
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    Don't waste your time. Put the 4 pack 1/4 thick rubber grommets in there bought at the dealer for $40. Do it once; do it right. Works great. You'll notice the old ones are about 1/16 of an inch thick when worn out and made of a thin metal if I remember correctly. Good luck.

     
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    I haven't seen anyone post how to install these new spacers.
     
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  19. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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  20. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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    I read that post and didn't know if installing the spacers was the same process as intalling that rubber strip; thanks! I already did it last night though. Once I looked at them, they were easy to figure out. No more squeak
     
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