Question on tsb

Im a new tacoma owner i have a 2005 regular cab 4x4. i was just wondering what is the TSB and why does everyone talk about it?

 

it replaces your three leaf pack with a four leaf pack.it's good if you haul or tow alot.it is only free if your in warranty.

 

TSB means Technical Service Bulletin.
It is not a manufacturer's recall but more of a... "if the customer complains, here's what you do to fix the problem"... kinda deal.

It could cover just about anything.
For example, my '02 Camaro had one to replace the sail panel for paint bubbling and is/was a big deal on the Camaro forums.

I believe you are probably talking about the Tacoma suspension TSB here though.
Do a search for suspension TSB and that might get you some more info on it.

 

ive tried searching the BILLIONS of threads, and have given up on finding one with a list of vins that qualify. Can anyone tell my if my 06 with 41XXX miles qualifys for the tsb. I haul $H!T all the time and notice that when i go on some of the roads around my house, that i need to hold an and brace my body. hitting those bump stops suckkkkkkkkkkkkkk

 

I think if your less then 3yr or 36,000 you can get it done. It may fall under the 7 year 60k on the powertrain. The TSB is for all tacomas with 3 leaves in the rear. Go to a dealer near you and ask for it. If you are out of warranty you can probably find a shop near you that can make custom springs to your specs. Back in NY there were shops that could make any leaf springs you wanted for around $300-$400.

 

So if i got a warranty from the dealer ship would they cover it. And does this problem exist on my 2005 regular cab 4x4

 

TSB is only covered under factory warranty 3 years 36K miles.

"APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
• Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific​

complaint."

There is no VIN listing. It applies to
"2005 – 2008 Tacoma Body Type(s): Access Cab Double Cab".
It was posted in Sept 2008 which is why 2005 was still listed.
Regular Cabs are not covered.




The TSB's are listed here....
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/7107-tsb-list-2005-2008-toyota-tacoma.html

It is not a recall..it is based off customer complaints, so they are not required to fix/repair it. No certain VIN's or models are affected, it is not a manufacturer defect/safety hazard, it is how they make them to appeal to 'most' people and some people don't like it and enough complained.

 

I was looking for this thread....here ya go

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/new-members/7109-rear-spring-tailgate-tsb-quick-reference.html

The TSB to print out: Attachment 12181