Dealers who performed the Suspension TSB

But isn't Toyota making false marketing claims that their truck can take 1,300 pounds of payload (passengers + equipment) on a three-leaf system when really the truck will give a 'harsh ride' under a payload lower than that?
Couldn't a bed bottoming out with the max payload damage the C-shaped frame or the suspension system for that matter? Toyota can then blame the customer.
The four spring setup obviously creates more resistance against the bed. In the end it will be able to support Toyota's payload claims.

 

We have to look for "evidence" because alot of people want these things done because they look at them as an "upgrade" and want to get anything done they can while in warranty.

As far as the continued use of the three leaf pack hoosiertaco is exactly right, most people want their four door truck more for a car than a truck and don't really load them much, and want them to ride soft. I don't think you will see the four leaf pack as standard(although imo it should be with a towing package) because of this. Most people that want to haul alot would get a Tundra instead and it's more cost effective to replace the three leaf pack with a four leaf for the 2% of people that actually max out their payload capacity on Toyota's smaller trucks.

 

I think it's funny that the Tundra only has a 1580lb payload cap and Tacoma is 1350....230lb difference

I also agree with what Hoosiertaco said for the reason of the three leaf pack.

 

wuts tsb mean?

 

Technical service bulletin.

 

This is the best way to explain. Read this thread.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/7107-tsb-list-2005-2008-toyota-tacoma.html

 

Freeman Toyota in Santa Rosa...Excellent service. Ask for DAN
Brought in the TSB printout and showed it to him...he ordered the parts right then and set me up to get it done on Friday. Didn't even need to see the truck. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

 

Welcome to TW brad. Glad to hear they are going to do it. Make sure when you go in on Friday that they ordered the 4-packs. Make the service writer actually go back and check. Many have had brand new springs like their old ones put on. Remember, you might know more than them on this, you have been visiting TW for petes sake......

 

Battlefield Toyota, Culpepper VA - Wrong springs the first time. Make sure they order the "CURRENT PART NUMBER" and not the "PREVIOUS PART NUMBER".

 

Demontrond toyota - Dickinson, tx.
it was there first one, i had a little argument at but i won, they installed it the next week and did it correctly the first time.

 

west herr toyota in orchard park, ny. No problems at all, just said it bottomed out, looked up tsb and ordered parts, great service..

 

markquart toyota in Eau Claire, WI. No problems getting the TSB done at all. Ride is much improved!

 

sand mountian toyota albertville al did mine in 6 hours with free rental did great job truck feels nice.

 

Add Wilmington, Nc to the list of ding it right the 1st time with no questions asked, even received a wash job for free.

 

Will someone above with an '08 4x4 DC please look at your factory coil springs for the color code/versus side of truck. I had my TSB a couple of days ago done and the P-side of the truck (front and rear) sits about a 1/2" higher than the D-side. I am trying to figure out if the L and R springs were swapped. Thanks.

 

Avondale Toyota in Arizona / 99th and I-10 did my work no questions asked.... Great service...

 

First question. Are the 2009s eligible?

Second question. I am getting conflicting information here. I have a non-TRD SR5 only obviously without Bilstein shocks. Does this TSB replace the stock Tokiko shocks with Bilsteins on non-TRD trucks????

 

The TSB shocks are the yellow Bilsteins. About 2 weeks ago, when I had the TSB done on my 08, I supplied front and rear Bilstein 5100s; the fronts were installed per my selected setting (1.75"). The dealer gave me the new Yellow Bilsteins- which I may sell on e-pay!

 

Steve's Hometown Toyota in Ontario, Oregon

Fixed the ride on my 2006 double cab Tacoma -
Without a hitch and replace 3 rear springs with 4 spring set. Seemed like nice and helpful folks there - all.

 

I think currently it's only up to the 2008 model year. It applies to all 4x4 & Prerunner models (no standard cab). On the TRD trucks, they just replace the rear leaf pack. On non-TRD trucks, they replace the leaf packs and replace the shocks with the yellow & blue Bilstein shocks that come with the TRD packages.