weak suspension on 2005 tacoma

[TacoDude]

The reason the TSB has not been released in the USA is b/c there are no parts available. Maybe b/c they are putting the leafs on the 07 Tacomas first.

Just dropped off my truck at the Stealer. The Service Manager mentioned that Toyota will have the shock, bumpstop, leaf assembly available by end of July.
Let's see if they keep their word. I guess I'll wait on my 3" lift until then; poor TC UCAs are sitting lonely in my bedroom floor.

[Shawster]

Smurph, thanks for the info. Timing on this is perfect. This will be my third set of springs. First for noise, then I broke one. Since then I installed the Toytec kit with the AAL and have had no issues but the squeek is starting again and I'm a little tail high as I only have the 884 coils in front - no spacer. Just so you know, if you go with just the coils, there are no alignment issues.

Did the TSB include shocks and bump stops? I'm thinking of adding the Timbren stops and may as well get the dealer to put them in during the TSB.

[Plain Taco]

I know this has been mentioned many times, but is worth bringing up again.--- The Hellwig 1,500's are only $120 and can be installed in a half hour or so in your driveway. I like these so much that I don't even care if Toyota does a leaf switch or not because I'm more than happy with mine.

It rides only a little stiffer and raised the rear only an inch or less and easily hauls a half ton in the bed and a trailer with 1,600 lbs. It doesn't sag the rear more than an inch.

Best. Mod. Ever.

[Kingy2]

I have a 2006 sr5 .
just got an appt from dealer today for upgrade to 4 bilsteins and 4 leaf pak springs .
all because i said the truck was squeaking and sagged with a load .
my buddy just got his back also ... new leafs and upgraded to bilsteins .

[seinfeldfour]

This is the USA TSB. It includes new 4 leaf rear springs all TRD models and rear springs plus 4 shocks on non TRD models. Parts are available. I had my local dealer order them and they arrived next day. I still need to arrange time to get them installed.

Some customers may experience a harsh ride from the rear suspension while carrying
heavy cargo in the bed and driving over bumps or uneven road surfaces. Updated rear
spring assemblies and front and rear shocks are available to improve this condition.
NOTE:
Customers should be advised that vehicle ride characteristics in an unloaded
condition may exhibit an increase in rear suspension firmness.

[anestech*]

Originally Posted by seinfeldfour

This is the USA TSB. It includes new 4 leaf rear springs all TRD models and rear springs plus 4 shocks on non TRD models. Parts are available. I had my local dealer order them and they arrived next day. I still need to arrange time to get them installed.

Some customers may experience a harsh ride from the rear suspension while carrying
heavy cargo in the bed and driving over bumps or uneven road surfaces. Updated rear
spring assemblies and front and rear shocks are available to improve this condition.
NOTE:
Customers should be advised that vehicle ride characteristics in an unloaded
condition may exhibit an increase in rear suspension firmness.

Do you have a pdf or a scanned copy of the sheet you have?

So SU006-07 is the number for the TSB? Are they saying it only applies to 05 and 06s? Because I only have a 3 leaf rear and it sucks...

[Panama Red]

Anybody have a link to the TSB so I can print it out and show it to my Toyota Service Rep when he pleads ignorance.

[arinvolvo]

ya, seinfeld 4, we need a number or a copy of what you have......

im sick of bottoming out.

[Jeddak]

Originally Posted by Panama Red

Anybody have a link to the TSB so I can print it out and show it to my Toyota Service Rep when he pleads ignorance.

+1

[SMEbay]

Originally Posted by Panama Red

Anybody have a link to the TSB so I can print it out and show it to my Toyota Service Rep when he pleads ignorance.

X2


Also tired of bottoming out on speed bumps... when EMPTY!

[Henya]

so if I'm reading this correctly, my non TRD will also have to get new shocks...? I'm assuming this won't cost anything?

[Jeddak]

Originally Posted by Henya

so if I'm reading this correctly, my non TRD will also have to get new shocks...? I'm assuming this won't cost anything?

If you are still within the 36/36000 bumper to bumper warranty, then, yes 'Yota will pay for it.

[PiercedTiger]

Figures.... They come out with this just after I rolled over 36K..... Maybe I'll have to double check the odometer...

[Jeddak]

If you just rolled over, bitch and copmplain. Chances are, Toyota will honor it. Might have to go up the ladder...

[reinvent]

Would'nt it be sweet if we could get them to put the 5100's in instead.

Actually I wonder if we could get them to give a price break on the difference. Or take the new blisteens to a parts store and swap/upgrade them and install the 5100's ourselves.