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2012 TSB Question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by sc00b, Aug 30, 2012.

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  1. Aug 30, 2012 at 7:48 AM
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    After some searching, I'm still unsure whether or not the 2012 TRD DC Sports come with TSB rear springs or not. The reason I ask is because I just installed Bilstein 5100's up front set at 1.75" with stock coils, and it is nose high by about .25". Is this TSB or no?

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  2. Aug 30, 2012 at 7:50 AM
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    Here's what it looks like

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  3. Aug 30, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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    Alright. Well I'm slightly hesitant about lifting the rear 1.5" with AAL's because I don't want to make my 265/70/17's look small.
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    I didn't think there was a TSB for springs for the 2012. Got my 2012 Prerunner DCSB back at the beginning of July and only have 1500 miles. I have a Leer 180 canopy on it and the 3 leaf springs are flat, no arch. supposed to be like that?
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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    I have the 2013 and it looks just like the OP rear springs. 4 instead of the 3.
     
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  6. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    Yes
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    Keep firing Assholes !
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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    New bilstein may settle and give you less bro lean or none at all.
     
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  9. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    Shocks do not affect ride height.
     
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  10. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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  11. Aug 31, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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  12. Aug 31, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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    They're ride height adjustable coilovers. The coilspring controls ride height, not the shock.
     
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  13. Aug 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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    Thanks for clearing that up. My life now makes sense.
     
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  14. Sep 1, 2012 at 6:27 AM
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    You might be surprised at the number of people that don't know the distinction between the two. It's almost as big a problem as people who don't know how to identify TSB springs.
     
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  15. Sep 1, 2012 at 6:32 AM
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    None yet. Bed cover, brush guard, leveling kit coming soon.
    My springs on my 11 dc were flat really bowed down before the add a leaf.
     
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  16. Sep 1, 2012 at 6:32 AM
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    None yet. Bed cover, brush guard, leveling kit coming soon.
    Sorry 4 leaf TRD
     
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  17. Sep 1, 2012 at 10:19 AM
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    Well, are they even considered "TSB" springs if they come from the factory with 4 leafs?
     
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  18. Sep 1, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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    No , TSB springs is just a way of describing them here on TW

    FWIW , Canadian Tacomas have come stock with the 4 leaf " TSB " springs since '07

    Guess Toyota figures we use our trucks as trucks and you guys want a car ride and zero load capacity
     
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  19. Sep 1, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    Thought TSB meant Technical Service Bulletin, so Mother Toyota didn't have to say recall. I guess I'm wrong. So TSB means 4 leaf on this forum?
     
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  20. Sep 2, 2012 at 8:34 AM
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    So where do I stand on my 2012 Prerunner. It has only 3 springs. Will dealership/Toyota fix this by adding an extra leaf at no charge or will I have to pay for an upgrade.
     
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