Replace Broken Rear Leaf Spring - Toyota Tacoma
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Come along and see how I repair a broken leaf spring on this 2007 Toyota Tacoma pickup.
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One thing you learn as a mechanic. Everything is a hammer!
Interruptions by customers and a little light in the background don't make any difference to me. Just keep these informative and entertaining vids comming please.
I suppose, when I'm in need of auto/truck repair, I'll just drive from Florida to New York...you're that good. Another great video, thank you.
+Stephen Malone Come on up... oh and bring some guns to play with after work!
I know it make me want to drive from Georgia to NY get my car worked on too. Great job Eric, keep it up
Lol we will be here but just FYI I don't rebuild Auto trans in house, we send them out.
isnt it cheaper and more beneficial for a customer just to buy a new/manufactured one? just a new gov pressure sensor/solenoid cost me like 900-1000 dollars here in canada
All depends on the trans
Glad to see New Yorkers taking such excellent care of their vehicles for a couple hundred bucks they should be under coating those cars with a nice oil undercoat New Hampshire undercoat is awesome I have mine sprayed every year 2008 and it doesn’t look like a rust bucket like that Tacoma did underneath
YES! you should always load those springs before you tighten the end bolts. most people do that wrong.
At least it's a 'yota, scotty'd be proud. ;)
Scotty K is a dolt. I would not let him work on my vehicle ever.
Great video!
I had the same issue with my '99 Tacoma as well. replace the right side leaf spring twice in 8 years, and it broke in the same spot both times!
Great Video! Springs are an interesting replacement. Adding air bags or an extra leaf to the springs........."Now that's COOL!"
Nice. I'm replacing my leafs soon, and this video covered all the bases, and clearly demonstrated each step. Last time I swapped a leaf I was just a little kid helping my dad, so I wasn't sure if it was something I could do on my own. Looks like and easy enough job for an afternoon (if my bolts aren't seized).
just discovered your channel. Thank you so much for making these. I have a new level of respect for real world(rust belt) mechanics and appreciation for how much work even "simple " things really are.
About to tear apart my first vehicle and now i see that a huge break bar and rust penetrant ae not going to cut it. i'll invest in an impact now i think...
+pinfarmer ... and a torch lol
I did 2 on my 1977 m/h. 104 lbs ea. Used pvc caps; shaped inside to fit nuts. Jamed on and filled with LIQUID WRENCH 1 week before removal. It worked!
Eric in case you didn't know this , but when using a unknow torque value and using a standard ratchet you are supposed to say click on the last turn:)
As an aircraft inspector you would have failed your 6 month eval just because you did not say click:)
+Robert Barcus single click or like a pull, pause click , click? I just wanna get it right is all..
LMAO single click will do:)
As Rainman Ray does it "CLICK"
I was wondering why I could not leave a comment the last time Eric O. But as always another awesome vid. You have a beautiful shop. I would like to see your dad's shop and what he thinks about your tremendous following. I see all the big guys comments. If you can impress Matt from Shrodingers you probably know your self your doing well. I'm sure there's others watching but not leaving comments. Anyways you're a great help to all. Love all the fancy tools. O. I can imagine the money invested. Until later
+Richard Gill Hey Richard lad you can leave comments now. Yeah me and Matt have become good friends actually. I have thought of doing a tour at my dads shop actually.
Was I the only one with that thought about shooting a video at your dads?
A few have asked for it actually...
I love your channel. The pride you take in doing it right does not go un noticed. I feel like your my neighbor. and we hang out daily L.O.L.
Explorers often rot out the rear shackle. Salvaging the bushing with the siezed sleeve is a major challenge!
+alb12345672 I have homemade adapters for my B Joint press , works like a charm!
7 years later.........Still a great video, thanks
"Only change one- I'm shipping her down the road"
Bet he's still driving it, I know exactly what you mean Eric! Some of your observations of the "trade" crack me up and are so true.
Great job... Thanks. Going to do both sides on my son's 2011 Tacoma and your video was a help!
Check the recall if you haven't already
Just a Big THANKYOU for Filming This, Sir 🙋🏼♂️
Dang. Easy squeazy . You made that look easy. Nice video
When all else fails break out the blue wrench :) A friend has one of those Mac/ Aircat impacts and really likes it. Good video as always !
+N Smith Blue wrench always wins :)
Great view of Mrs O's Legs in a summer dress - made my day!!
thank you for posting this.
I have a new post lift in my shop and was looking for the best way to do leaf springs.
use the stabilizers. cut bolts then use hoist to lift again.
your videos are excellent
Thanks John
nice work as usual
Service recall on these. Never replaced one spring before. You explained it in the end though. Scary lowering the lift on a solid post jack. Saw a coworker loose a car doing that. Nice guy, great videos and honest shop. Be safe!
Thank you again Eric , for taking the time to include us in some of your work time repairs.
" Gotta Smoosh um in a Smidge" ..you people from the east coast are so cute with your little colloquialisms :) :) :)
+deepsquat600 Awww I'm cute! Haha
Thank you so much to go through without skip any steps. This helped me very ❤
There's actually a recall out for this issue on 2005-2010 Tacoma prerunner and 4x4
Had the same thought
I just had my 06's leaf springs replaced under a recall campaign by Toyota. The springs could possibly puncture the fuel tank and cause a fire. great vid!
great vid, but I apply anti - seize to every threaded fastener on that job. including the shock. just my .02 ( South Jersey is in the rust belt too)
South Jersey Gang 🤙🏻
Thank you for checking the distance between the new spring and Old spring I was waiting for that if I was keeping the truck and it was my truck I replace them both with new springs not used they both really got changed with NewSpring so it was perfectly level thank you I appreciate you did that I was waiting for that you're a good guy by the way I like your shirts I like logos on the back of my shirts that's what you have awesome
Thanks Eric. I did this job a few years back with just hydraulic jacks, jack stands and no power tools. I was very sore after I finally got the bolts, u bolts off and the new leafs into place. I have an 06 Tacoma 4x4. My brake lines also got punctured by the broken leaf near the gas tank. Nice vids. That Tacoma could also use a Fluid Film treatment. My frame looks great and I used it every year since 09. It didn’t save the leafs though. I also replaced both sides leaf springs while I was at it. Toyota will reimburse me for the cost of the new springs as their is a recall with 2005 to 2010 models.
I think ive done around 100 leaf springs on tacomas 06 to 10 in the past month at the toyota dealer lol. I love it when both springs strike the ABS wire and brake tubing just a tad, here come the turkey gravy.
+Mopar Dave Haha so u must be getting good by now lol!
Dr. TO THE RESCUE AND SAVES THE DAY!
Seriously impressive work.
Actually that 1/16" corrects the classic stock Taco Lean which is still on the (mine anyway) 2019 TRD Sport by the way.
Outstanding video too. No problem at all on that back lighting. 👍
I love this guy....however some loosen nut fluid will help pre-loosen bolts. Also spray your rims before mounting them...its ease on the road when you have to change tires. Great video
That dust is insane Eric, you really should start bagging it up and selling it as some yummy South Main Auto Steak Salt haha
+ZePanthersGang It makes a great dry rub!
+ZePanthersGang Want me to ship you a fresh load of it!?
Good call Eric 0 for taking out that shock bolt for more room. I can totally see why and how someone would be fighting with that.
HEY ERIC, LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! WHEN YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT BLOWING THE HEAD OFF THE TOP SPRING BOLTS, THE 1ST THING THAT CAME TO MY MIND WAS......(A NUTCRACKER! I KNOW YOU HAVE TO HAVE 1 OF THOSE. 😁 I 1ST USED 1 WHEN I WAS ABOUT 16. IT DOES THE JOB WELL. 58 NOW JUST TO SHOW HOW LONG AGO THAT WAS. LOVE YA BROTHER. 🙂💖
Great video..I need to replace a broken pin on my GMC serria and it looks like I need to pull the whole spring to do it. thanks.
There's a leaf spring recall on 05 to 11 Tacomas. You get there sad excuse of a HD leaf packs with it. My truck sagged horrible with the HD leafs. Made my truck just about useless for firewood. But I fixed that with an add-a-leaf.
Kenneth Judd
Yep that's what others said too.
www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rear-leaf-spring-recall.421803/
Not much rust under that Tacoma for a New York Vehicle always nice Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
Eric, the angle of the video makes it look like the brake line to the axle is pulled pretty tight when you had the shock disconnected. I guess no harm done. I like how efficient you are, not removing things if you don't have to.
geeez I wish I had some dough so I can get my car fixed by this dude...
Great video, class job.....mind your eyes mate. Lots of rust flying about!!
Hey Eric. Hang on the old leaf spring sections, those pieces of steel come in very handy for all kinds of things. You can make a custom puller whenever you need one! Not to mention all the other uses for them!
Almost makes me cry when I see a Yota rusted like that. I've had 4 (Hi Lux's, 4-Runner) and every one of them succumbed to road salt before their times. The first, a little 1983 solid front axle 4-banger was the sweetest little truck ever built and would probably still be running but the frame rotted away. Damn I miss that truck. My current Tacoma has almost zero rust on it. Never run it on salty roads except maybe twice when I really had to. I think the damn fools may have saltd Powder River Pass over the Bighorns and I had no choice but to drive on up (could have made it without the salt). 300K almost and runs like a top. Salt has destroyed billions of dollars worth of equipment and is destroying our water quality here in the rust belt.
Another good video. Best auto site on UA-cam. This will be off the topic, but maybe can help someone. Those G'year Wrangler SR-A tires came on our '02 Jeep liberty that we've had since the end of '02. Terrible tires. I'll say this -- they had a long life, but they were downright scary in any kind of rainy moisture. Have since had a couple sets of Firestone Destination A/T and now have Kelly Safari ATR. Both OK and much safer. Because of availability and price I also have those Kellys on my '97 Explorer and my daughter's '10 Jeep Wrangler. Originally got them to match two that were on the Explorer when I got it 2 years ago. I also have several Toptul items; they are high quality.
+Dave Caselli I sell lots of the F/stone AT's myself and where have you been getting your Toptul from?
+South Main Auto Repair My Toptul came from Wrenhandtools, that I found through the GarageJournal website. It's been several years since I ordered anything, but it looks like there he still has a website. At the time I was ordering he was new and his website was new and ordering was through eMail and the phone. Looks like he may have been new in 2008.
+Dave Caselli If Sataman Schmidt here is the same Schmidt known as a Toptul dealer on the GarageJournal website, he is probably the way to go. Just browsing some newer.e posts there, and he has satisfied customers there as well as here.
That is where I get mine from... same guy as GJ yes
You know how to Get er' done !....love your video's !
labor is so intense, You definitely earned your money, thank you
Awesome , I can imagine most viewers would cringe doing that job on the ground, that would be a bear. Ya all the notification are fried- seems the PM's haven't worked for at least the last 3 weeks either and only some of my comments get thru . Glad you mentioned it Eric I was starting to think I was getting subliminal messages from all my subscriptions :)
+Steve Rob Haha hey try my Email again I think I am back on line! I sent you a PM on YT but you must not have gotten it! According to my guy at YT they are going through some bg changes and com has been all whacked for a bit but will be better soon I am told...
3 words. You a pro 💪
Wow , I've worked on many cars in my time but I can't recall a time I've seen so many broken springs on vehicles. My wifes VW has had two sets of springs for breakage. A friends Ford pick up and my old Chrysler van. I guess the steel makers have cut corners to the point that even springs break.
+ItsAlwaysRusty I do at least one a week here...
Is it just me or did that look like easy money? Good job!
Loving the videos Eric!!!! Thank you for taking the time. Great work as always. Wish I lived in NY so I could bring my cars to you. But I wouldn't like the rust. Only advantage to living in California. Best wishes!!!! Always looking forward to your next video upload always a different kind of car and always something different your replacing/repairing. I can only dream I order to do repairs you do. How's the intern doing??? I think we should meet him/her :)
+Paul Morales Intern is doing great actually his name is Josh and my other inter Hannah is back in school now
great job! just need some never seize!
great video thanks a lot pal.
I believe that MAC impact was made by Aircat. It had the same setting switch and the same sound as the 1100 series. Supposed to be awesome. I've only used one once and it was a beast.
+Jacksonkellyfreak Yeha your right it is an Air Cat
South Main Auto Repair
I'm looking forward to seeing how well you like it and how well it holds up. I've been debating between the 1100 Aircat and the Sunex HD or just going all out for the IR 2235. But the 2235 carries an additional 100 dollars over the 2135.
I only bought it because it was so cheap but I will let ya know how it holds up in the shop.
You had me roliin from the start. That look when the air gun won't loosen the bolts! Then you left the "SPARE TIRE OF DEATH" swinging around like a game show obstacle!! WHOA! Look out!!!
I hope you get this comment. If you don't, let me know, I'll send it by carrier pigeon!! Wink wink!
+roadkill5333 I should have swung it and did my best Guy LeDouche impersonation haha
I expected to see Fluid Film everywhere! LOL
Great job Eric!
Wow Eric, your efficiency with the torch and the impact gun are amazing. I mean only Scotty K. can change a leaf spring in 3 minutes, but 20 minutes is also pretty dang impressive! Out of curiosity, how many impact guns do you own??
+motoYam82 I'm pretty sure Scotty doesn't own an impact gun. He does exhaust work with those mini box wrenches and a little UHH. ;-)
I'm also curious how that new Mac impact is working out.
+motoYam82 Hey Ivan have you been sending me subliminal messages LOL
+motoYam82 Oh gosh I'd have to think... prolly 10 or 15 ... I bet Scotty could do it in 3 flat no prob!
+South Main Auto Repair ...3 seconds, right? I noticed you tried the dark sunglasses though... LOL!
Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics *2 years later* REVVV UP YOUR ENGINES!!
Very informative video
Thanks for posting
What no Brake Cleaner?!?! Mrs. O's cameo in her sun dress almost makes up for it. Gotta enjoy those summer days when you can.
i just bought a 2000 chevy silver-ray-doh and a buddy of mine was telling me i needed new leaf springs - hence why i'm here. what are the symptoms of a broken leaf spring? he said my left side was bad but i look and no "spring blades" are broken off but the right one has "fanned out" almost....i wish i could upload pix on here :( any advice? i'm about to replace my rear shocks/struts because i know they're shot so should i replace those first BEFORE the leaf springs or...? thanks for your help!! i'll keep coming back to watch your videos. i don't care if customers are bothering you lol keep the videos coming.
did not know about the torque tubes. interesting. thanx for the info. should have known there was a reason for not needing tor. wrench. my apologies!
Nice job again eric!
Sure glad I didn't have a mouthful of coffee when you said "Non-Polish"!
I swapped my springs out in 2017 to this video. :)
18:43
It is now known that Eric O is a bionic being with the power to zip down lugnuts at the speed of light!
You never fail to impress sir! Haha. Thanks for the video!
+Pete Gaytan III and to think that was only half my fast speed!
i love your vids man i watch them everyday learning new things wish you were closer then 3 hours lol your for sure my mechanic
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Job well done. Have you tried the next size up on the air line? I found my high torque gun works far better on a 1/2 inch infernal diameter hose.
+Andrew Thompson Shop is plumbed with 1/2 black pipe but no I haven't all hoses are 3/8 at 165psi
I musta missed the magic sauce too. Hey what was the closeout music. Sounds good when you got it really loud ;) Well maybe not kill the neighbor loud just a tad over wall shaker - head breaker.Another Really Awesome Video. Mahalo's!! Drooling for Vet Part 2
+Hawaiian F150 Vet is coming soon!
cheers, great video, wish I had a lift old school it is for me but getting too old for this laying on the ground.....LoL , now subscribed
Where would we be without hammers to fix these things. Just watched Eric replace some u-joints on an aluminum drive shaft and the hammer was put to good use there as well.
Nice job, surprised you did not lube the shackle bolts and lower shocker bolt !.Tam.
Eric, please use safety glasses when using your impacts. My dad went 15 years with one eye when a socket broke when he was using an impact.
Nicely done! Great video.
Here in the uk you still see older land rovers, series 2 and 3, they have leaf springs front & rear, believe it or not the n/s and o/s are diffrent strengths, I think they design them so that when theres a hefty farmer sat in the drivers seat the vehicle runs level, the shop manual says something along those lines, more politely of course.
Toyota is responsible for it
Cool, be sure to lube that entire hoist before takeing the tire back uphad to rebuild my nissans hoist and lube the snot out of it
Well done video. Hope to see more in the future.
The leaking air hose was bothering the heck out of me 🤣 it's my #1 pet peeve lol
Usually you want it abit higher on the right because of the crown in the road 16th of a inch low isn't to bad really considering it's a new spring vs old
Got her done but what a pain in the ass without a torch. Thanks from Queens NY.
Get that man some safety glasses!
Rust belt....Red rain is coming down.......I'm in California...in the mountains...where it snows....a lot. my question is , In New York State ...do they use salt on the roads or do they just lay down a layer of rust on the road to save time and get rid of an unnecessary step in the disintegration of cars?
+danekeeper1 Haha makes me wonder sometime I tell ya. This stuff they put on the roads is insane!
About to buy a 1989 ford f-150 reg cab short box 4x4, and one of the many issues with the truck is the leaf springs are very messed up, replaced at different times and different brands leaves the truck sitting at an off set ride height and a terrible ride. just hoping you could suggest a brand and any tips would be awesome, thanks again. love the videos btw
Nice job, Eric. I like to see you trying new things with your video's like the music at the end. I've heard you can use kapusta soup for penetrating oil. Is that true?
+wysetech2000 Lol hey now... who would wanna waste all that good cabbage haha
would never have changed just one spring ones gone other is not far behind piece of mind is worth more than saving a few bucks
I went to RockAuto so see what springs for these would cost. Turns out that most of them are "Out of Stock" which you almost never see on RockAuto. Broken springs must be an epidemic on these trucks for RockAuto to be "Out of Stock". For a truck I found the leaf spring package used to be somewhat underwhelming. Looked like it could use another leaf.
My 2015 Tacoma trd has the extra leaf
the front spring hanger looks kinda ripe.... good job Eric
Very good job as usual 👍
You make it look easy. I did the same job on a 2000 Tacoma. Lucky for me it's a California truck and no rust so hand tools and plenty of wd-40 got he job done.
Also, on the corvette video could you have checked the duty cycle of the injectors to see how often they were firing? I've done a bit of reading on checking injectors with a dvom and have found that checking duty cycle maybe a good option. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. As always, thanks!
I completly agree. On a car that old if an injector is acting up time to change it. But my queston is for newer cars. Is the duty cycle test any good for injectors? Eric had an awesome tool to run the injector but unfortunately i dont have that tool. But my DVOM does hava a duty cyle function so im exploring how i can use that function to make sure the injectors are within spec on cars 10 years old or newer. Any feedback on using duty cycle test to test components of any kind would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for another great video, and liked the torch work!
Is the white corvette back for injectors?
+Ausblack Sure is!
+South Main Auto Repair Are we gong to get to watch that video? :)
Yay! One of my first jobs when i started my apprenticeship was putting suspension into a c4 corvette
Steve Price Oh yeah it is coming soon
Gives me hints on trying to replace the old rear suspension pads on the '69... Thanks!
Bro you are an asset to my DIY please wear eye pro and gloves..tks
Another great video Eric! Question why not blast those couple parts clean before putting them back on? I'm not a mechanic so just wondering. You didn't do it so i assume it doesn't matter at all whether you do it or not.
Thanks
+Daryl Zero I wish I could clean and polish all the parts before I put them back on but hey it just takes way to long and I'd never get any thing done. I only do it if it is really important stuff that has to be clean.
South Main Auto Repair Got it :) That is what i figured. You da man!
Nice vid.
Thanks for posting
Great Video, just wanted to weigh in, if your leaf springs break there is a recall for them in canada as well as other places. you can get them replaced for free, just happened on my 08 taco yesterday and both are getting replaced