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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Patmac, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. Mar 19, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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    im really interested in getting 5100s just to level the ole taco, but as i search more and more i see people talk about "tsb" with the rear leafs? can anyone explain for a kinder guarder?
     
  2. Mar 19, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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    TSB=Technical Service Bulletin

    Check the sticky on the 2nd Gen. Forum for a complete list.
     
  3. Mar 19, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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    right, i got that thread open now. i see harsh ride and squeaky leafs, so when somebody says tsb leafs, are they saying they took care of those problems?
     
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    The TAB refers to the rear leaf springs bottoming out with less than 500 lbs in the bed. Also, rear springs squeaking. They will do a AAL (add a leaf) and possibly new bushings along with an alignment. It is a whole new leaf pack. Will raise the vehicle about .5-1 inch
     
  6. Mar 19, 2012 at 3:54 PM
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    If they have the TSB (for this particular issue), they have added a 4th leaf via Toyota/the dealership.
     
  7. Mar 19, 2012 at 3:54 PM
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    okay just opened it up, appreciate it bud
     
  8. Mar 19, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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    okay so my truck being an 07 and im about to hit 60k miles, its on my ass to get this fixed? and i dont even know if i have this problem, i bought the truck in december
     
  9. Mar 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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    Count your rear leafs to see if it was completed. Do you have 3 or 4?
     
  10. Mar 19, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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    ouch didnt think i came off that dumb :eek:, i know what leafs are:cool: hahaha
     
  11. Mar 19, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    aaaaaaaand i got 3......
     
  12. Mar 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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    just inhereted a 18ft jon boat....
     

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