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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. Aug 20, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    Ostrichsak

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    Ostrichsak Don't taze me bro!

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    Technical Service Bulletin

    It's the acronym used when talking about the 'free' upgrade from a 3-leaf rear to a 4-leaf rear by Toyota if you request it & give the right reasons. Plenty of info to be found in a search on this since it's off topic.

    Back on topic: my squeak after having the TSB performed ended up being a dealer install error & has been repaired so I'm outta here!
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM
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    Had the TSB Done at the dealer and PAID $$$ About a year and 1/2
    later ended up with broken leaf springs and when the springs were
    repaired the plastic TSB parts were removed and now they squeak
    perfectly.:eek:
     
    kjmc, Aug 21, 2012
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  3. Aug 21, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    You paid for those crap springs ?
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:51 AM
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    Lol, w/o forcing the pins in and damaging the bushing, seen that happen on 748 lol
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2012 at 1:21 AM
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    I need to get rid off this squeaking noise NOW!

    Read all posts on this thread and decided that
    I will try the "hockey-pugs" Will let y'all know how it goes

    Peace!
     
    ChristianNIC, Aug 22, 2012
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  6. Aug 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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    Sooo the fuel tank straps i used for the fix started squeaking last week.

    Now... I'm +1 for the toyota bushings..

    Picked them up from the local Toyota dealer and installed them today. This is a beginner skill level job.

    Tools:
    1) Rubber mallet
    2) Pickle fork
    3) Flat head screw driver
    4) Floor jack

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    No need to remove the tires, bushings are easily accessible without removing them. (I removed mine to check the brakes while i was back there :cool:)

    I started on the driver side rear bushing first.. as you can see driving the pickle fork in gives plenty of room to retrieve the original plastic bushing and insert the new rubber piece

    1346188762_6d5de0d1d45523cb6a0b532ef05d04934392666f.jpg

    here's a comparison old vs new

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    new bushing in.. it went right in using the flat head screw driver to push it into place. As tempting as it looks, don't try to stick a finger in there :eek:

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    Then i moved onto the front..

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    new one in..

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    Repeat for the other side and that's it, no more annoying squeaky leafs :D

    Took me about 5 minutes for each side including lifting the truck.. cake.
     
    nj636, Aug 28, 2012
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    3 1/2 Stents and Rick's 2012 like this.
  7. Aug 28, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    what size are the nubs ?

    3/8" diameter ?

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  8. Aug 28, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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    their oblong

    if you get under your truck you can see the hole in the bottom leaf
     
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  9. Aug 28, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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    I don't have Toyota leafs anymore , that's why I asked
     
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  10. Aug 28, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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    I'll get you measurements tomorrow
     
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  11. Aug 28, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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    Thanks
     
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  12. Sep 3, 2012 at 1:12 AM
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    You are a saint!

    Quick Question: Do you know if this spacer kit is the same thing that you installed? http://www.toyotapartszone.com/oem/toyota~spacer~kit~service~04001-28104.html
     
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  13. Sep 3, 2012 at 8:47 AM
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    Anything ?
     
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  14. Sep 4, 2012 at 8:54 AM
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    07TacoRidah SHHHH, this is interesting

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    I just took out the middle leaf.
     
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  17. Sep 4, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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    Thank you sir :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Sep 12, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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    My 2012 already has a squeak coming from this area..anything look like it would cause it?
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  19. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    my springs are getting really bad, so I stopped by my Stealership for a quote on the part listed in the first post. $22 online and $67 at the dealer! I need 2 packages so $134 for some plastic!

    Needless to say, I did not buy it. I'll either put something else in there or buy online.

    Just another joy of living in Canada, everything gets tripled in price.
     
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  20. Sep 26, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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    ok, before i pull the trigger on these new bushings.. should i go through the dealer or order them online?

    I'll need two packs.
     
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