Rough ride after TSB springs?

I called the dealer asked if I could get the rear leafs done, he asked why, I told him, he said they would order the parts, which they did, I had them installed the other day, ABSOLUTELY NO HASSLE AT ALL, NO TEST, NO NOTHING, it took about 4 hrs of my time. and well worth it, anyone thinking they will get a rough ride should think again, it is a great improvement. it raised the truck about 1 3/4 inches, They installed the 4leaf system and 4 shocks, I am a happy camper, Doc

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Last edited by DocD; 04-07-2010 at 10:00 PM.

 

wow. they gave you shocks too!? that's awesome. I just hear about people getting an extra leaf. if I had a pre-runner i'd definitely jump on that deal.

 

It's not more rough, it's more solid. There's a big fucking difference between the two.

Sooooo much better after the TSB...the truck actually fights back against the terrain now.

This "car-like ride" in a truck business pisses me off... I understand why Toyota does it, and why it's a good business move, but that still doesn't mean I have to like it.

 

It's much better, definitely NOT very, very rough. I still get comments from riders about how smooth the Toyotas ride. Definitely do it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

 

non-TRDs get shocks as well (front & back). It's the same shock that comes in the TRDs. Since TRDs already have them, they just get the leafs.

 

It was definitely an improvement for my '09. And my buddy said he couldn't even tell a difference in the ride when he had his Access Cab done.

I would definitely do it again.

 

The dealer is supposed to inform the customer that the ride may be noticeably stiffer. The TSB states this.

 

kenstar,
Can you fix it so the wash me chick stays on all the time?
She would definately make things stiffer!

 

I doesn't ride rough. I can't really tell a difference.

 

The tsb I read said no new shocks for 09 and 10 trd and non trd.

 

Have them loan you a Corolla while they are doing the TSB and drive it around for a while. Then see if you still think your Taco has a rough ride...

 

x2 this is pretty much what i was gunna say. For me it was just a little bit more solid, feels better than before.

 

I had mine done and did 5100's all the way around with the front set at 2.5. The ride is not rough at all, it is more firm and the truck seems way more planted and doesnt "skitter" over bumps. A definate improvement!!

 

lmfao! sorry, but for some reason that shit is funny! poor liam.

 

LOL at your avatar. "I like turtles"

 

I just got mine back today and it does ride firmer but it should loosen up in time. It rides more like a truck now. I was worried that the dealer would not do the tsb, but they did with no questions asked. Re: Norton Toyota, Tulsa,Ok

 

Four leaf springs are factory offerings in Canada and no complaints here about the ride with the stock 16 inch wheels and tires.

The ride is a lot rougher with heavier 17 inch after market wheels and wider 265 series tires.

 

check out this->http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/69572-tsb-t-sb-0305-08-revision-2-includes-2009-2010-a-11.html

I'm having it done on my 2009 reg cab 2.7 4X2 next week.