TSB List for 2005+ Toyota Tacoma

Getting the rear leaf TSB work completed tomorrow morning.

 

My blower used to do that to. I had it replaced by the dealer and then a year later same noise. I ended up taking it out myself, only a few screws hold it in. Took the brushes out, cleaned them with some brake cleaner, put some electric motor oil on the bushing and put it back in. Less then ten min to do and I haven't had any noise in two years.

 

Any idea when the 2012 will be included on the spring TSB?
Just bought mine and sure enough it has the 3 leaf springs.
Haven't loaded it down yet will soon.
Merle

 

I would also like to know. TRD OR has 3, Sport has 4. Not sure why

 

Since I am on my third motor in a year, I will do the same thing next time it happens.

 

mine just started doing this the other day. annoying.

 

When I was having my melted headlights replaced I checked out a non-TRD 4WD PreRunner DC on the showroom floor. It had 4.

And they are still using those crappy Dunlops.

 

On second thought just what procedure is used in the spring count?
My Tacoma Sport has Three arched leaves and one litte short flat one at the bottom.
Is that considered three or four leaf?
If four leafs that means Toyota applied the TSB to all Sport models but it sounds like not the OR?

Merle

 

Yes, you are correct. It seems the consensus so far is that '12 TRD Sports get a four leaf pack and the TRD OR comes with a three leaf pack.

 

I just got a 2012 double cab 4x4 V6 with the SR5 package and this is what the leaf pack look like on mine.

 

That's the upgraded leaf pack for sure! Wish mine had came with that!

 

The OR has 2 leaf+overload because you will get more flex with a lower spring rate. All you people "upgrading" are likely loosing some offroad performance while gaining load carrying capacity.

 

Yep that exactly like mine.
Finally they did it right.
Merle

 

I went to a local dealer and was told that my 2009 was outside of the warranty period by 3-months and that they would check with Corporate to see if that there was anything that they could do to help. I got a call Friday (13th) and was told that Toyota would credit me $500 towards the replacement of the springs. Also, that the projected cost of the complete spring replacement was $2000.

Since the trouble only happens with a "light" load of a few (500lbs) I think that I'll go with these (http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5721) I've had them on another truck and they work really well and the most that I'll have to pay for them is $80.

Ray

 

Yes, I can't remember by how much though.

 

Thanks!!.....Found out some info on another thread.....They say 1-1.5 inches of lift with the fix

 

Posted elsewhere - tonight my blower motor was replaced for TSB "T-SB-0162-11"

 

All the Austin area Toyota dealers suck. I did finally buy a Tacoma from Round Rock when they gave it to me for about 2200 under invoice, but I hated dealing with them. That last of the 1st gens got rear-ended, though. I always called Jeff Hunter in Waco, offered 500 over invoice, drove up there and was in and out in 30 minutes. I now live in Missouri and have to start the dealer search all over again.

BTW folks, if your Toyota is a little past warranty and the dealer won't help you, a constructive email to Jim Lentz (Jim_Lentz@toyota.com) may get you some goodwill and excellent service. Just tell your story and why you think they should fix your vehicle, and then threaten to buy a Ford next time. I've bought 9 new Toyotas (2 were replacements for totaled vehicles, but they still count), so maybe I have a little leverage. If the dealer gives you any crap, it is worth a shot if you have a legitimate complaint. The dealer here in Missouri treats me a little nicer now.

 

Ray,

Autozone carries those same helper springs for much cheaper....I think they are around $30 there. FYI.

 

Brought my truck in today and explained a harsh ride and bottoming out. They first wanted me to ride with a tec so I could point out the "noise" it was making. After I explained there was no noise, that the truck has hit the bump stops with a few hundred pounds they wanted to load the bed down. I then explained that the tec should be looking at the bump stopsand not listening for some noise that isn't there. He asked where he should look! I turned to the service girl and said "are you kidding me"? I then stated that we can save time and run around if you would simply look up the TSB for the AAL. Ten minutes later she came in and told me the parts were ordered and would be in tomorrow! It's a shame that to get something done, you need to be not only persistent but a bit of a dick. Good luck to the rest of you looking to get it done.