Replace Broken Rear Leaf Spring

Replace Broken Rear Leaf Spring - Toyota Tacoma

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9 жыл бұрын

Come along and see how I repair a broken leaf spring on this 2007 Toyota Tacoma pickup.
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@grizzlydan8 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@comingundone27 7 жыл бұрын

One thing you learn as a mechanic. Everything is a hammer!

@liveandlearn5320 Жыл бұрын

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

@mikechiodetti6737 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Springs are an interesting replacement. Adding air bags or an extra leaf to the springs........."Now that's COOL!"

@tommash7381 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@SomeGuy_GRM 3 жыл бұрын

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).

@mpolonis 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@pinfarmer 8 жыл бұрын

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...

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+pinfarmer ... and a torch lol

@josephchlewicki8005 Жыл бұрын

Just a Big THANKYOU for Filming This, Sir 🙋🏼‍♂️

@mikeanthony7940 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@emitt1 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+Stephen Malone Come on up... oh and bring some guns to play with after work!

@djjjamz 9 жыл бұрын

I know it make me want to drive from Georgia to NY get my car worked on too. Great job Eric, keep it up

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

Lol we will be here but just FYI I don't rebuild Auto trans in house, we send them out.

@mindman1234 7 жыл бұрын

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

@NamesAA 7 жыл бұрын

All depends on the trans

@chriswatters2995 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnbuerger6579 17 күн бұрын

Dang. Easy squeazy . You made that look easy. Nice video

@robertboykin1828 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@defendermender4959 7 жыл бұрын

"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.

@SimpleLife1971 5 жыл бұрын

I expected to see Fluid Film everywhere! LOL Great job Eric!

@aloofbit338 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much to go through without skip any steps. This helped me very ❤

@simcoespring 3 жыл бұрын

YES! you should always load those springs before you tighten the end bolts. most people do that wrong.

@RichStory 4 жыл бұрын

Great job... Thanks. Going to do both sides on my son's 2011 Tacoma and your video was a help!

@crableg431 4 жыл бұрын

Check the recall if you haven't already

@PRL1290 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@davidmerlino4817 3 жыл бұрын

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

@alb12345672 9 жыл бұрын

Explorers often rot out the rear shackle. Salvaging the bushing with the siezed sleeve is a major challenge!

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+alb12345672 I have homemade adapters for my B Joint press , works like a charm!

@robanderson84 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, and liked the torch work!

@MrMarkntime 8 жыл бұрын

You know how to Get er' done !....love your video's !

@toyotatechMDT 9 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Great video.

@j.a.b.9976 Жыл бұрын

7 years later.........Still a great video, thanks

@rrmech11 9 жыл бұрын

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

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+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.

@rrmech11 9 жыл бұрын

Was I the only one with that thought about shooting a video at your dads?

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

A few have asked for it actually...

@petergondolier4088 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@kennethtibbitts6641 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. TO THE RESCUE AND SAVES THE DAY!

@robertdavis6708 8 жыл бұрын

Well done video. Hope to see more in the future.

@famusman5989 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@spinapex2469 4 жыл бұрын

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. 👍

@CHIBA280CRV 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Eric , for taking the time to include us in some of your work time repairs.

@jonbingham3595 2 жыл бұрын

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. 🙂💖

@samb8996 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video Thanks for posting

@ldavis5734 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@Theknotman1964 4 жыл бұрын

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

@chrisantas01 4 жыл бұрын

3 words. You a pro 💪

@stuckinmygarage6220 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! BEst wishes for 2021!

@normansmith7806 9 жыл бұрын

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 !

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+N Smith Blue wrench always wins :)

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 жыл бұрын

Not much rust under that Tacoma for a New York Vehicle always nice Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

@AdrianKingsleyHughes 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Eric-O!

@chongqingzikunleafspring1376 8 жыл бұрын

The video is so great and you do a good job.

@bernardherrera359 7 жыл бұрын

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

@lynnmiller5183 Жыл бұрын

Very good job as usual 👍

@deepsquat600 9 жыл бұрын

" Gotta Smoosh um in a Smidge" ..you people from the east coast are so cute with your little colloquialisms :) :) :)

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+deepsquat600 Awww I'm cute! Haha

@molsky13 8 жыл бұрын

GREAT video carry on the good work

@kiddbrother3 6 жыл бұрын

great job! just need some never seize!

@danielvan7424 8 жыл бұрын

labor is so intense, You definitely earned your money, thank you

@63256325N 6 жыл бұрын

Good job. Thanks for the video.

@Disciple_Of_Lerxst 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Thanks for posting

@corni101 6 жыл бұрын

great video thanks a lot pal.

@dmil2892 7 жыл бұрын

you're awesome! Great video. Please post more

@badranger2004 9 жыл бұрын

There's actually a recall out for this issue on 2005-2010 Tacoma prerunner and 4x4

@jimpert6752 3 жыл бұрын

Had the same thought

@GrandeProjects 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, take care.

@waynec6059 9 жыл бұрын

At least it's a 'yota, scotty'd be proud. ;)

@rockford2523 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty K is a dolt. I would not let him work on my vehicle ever.

@313roth 9 жыл бұрын

geeez I wish I had some dough so I can get my car fixed by this dude...

@TheSavageGarage 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job again eric!

@thomasstreetman8066 2 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or did that look like easy money? Good job!

@theshadetreegarage 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZePanthersGang 9 жыл бұрын

That dust is insane Eric, you really should start bagging it up and selling it as some yummy South Main Auto Steak Salt haha

@anti0918 9 жыл бұрын

+ZePanthersGang It makes a great dry rub!

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+ZePanthersGang Want me to ship you a fresh load of it!?

@ULTIMATEGAMINGrs 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mopardave4935 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+Mopar Dave Haha so u must be getting good by now lol!

@drivewaydiyer6504 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, class job.....mind your eyes mate. Lots of rust flying about!!

@SushiPac 9 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+Paul Morales Intern is doing great actually his name is Josh and my other inter Hannah is back in school now

@christinehucklebridge1534 6 жыл бұрын

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)

@bigbean9620 3 жыл бұрын

South Jersey Gang 🤙🏻

@PeteyG708 9 жыл бұрын

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!

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+Pete Gaytan III and to think that was only half my fast speed!

@scottwillts9557 7 жыл бұрын

great video.. thanks

@bigospig 6 жыл бұрын

Sure glad I didn't have a mouthful of coffee when you said "Non-Polish"!

@MechShark 3 жыл бұрын

I swapped my springs out in 2017 to this video. :)

@davidmanishewitz 9 жыл бұрын

the front spring hanger looks kinda ripe.... good job Eric

@CCWSig 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@JamesJames-dx6tb 5 жыл бұрын

Great view of Mrs O's Legs in a summer dress - made my day!!

@donnierobertson3088 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@davecaselli1957 9 жыл бұрын

Another good video. Best auto site on KZfaq. 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.

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+Dave Caselli I sell lots of the F/stone AT's myself and where have you been getting your Toptul from?

@davecaselli1957 9 жыл бұрын

+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.

@davecaselli1957 9 жыл бұрын

+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.

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

That is where I get mine from... same guy as GJ yes

@robertbarcus1963 9 жыл бұрын

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:)

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+Robert Barcus single click or like a pull, pause click , click? I just wanna get it right is all..

@robertbarcus1963 9 жыл бұрын

LMAO single click will do:)

@bobhawkins875 2 жыл бұрын

As Rainman Ray does it "CLICK"

@tam1381 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job, surprised you did not lube the shackle bolts and lower shocker bolt !.Tam.

@RomaTacoma 5 жыл бұрын

great video! 2 thumbs up

@puffstuffu2 9 жыл бұрын

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!

@kennethjudd7993 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@hochhaul 7 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Judd Yep that's what others said too. www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rear-leaf-spring-recall.421803/

@ravenfeather7087 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@alanrobison3298 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@ItsAlwaysRusty 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+ItsAlwaysRusty I do at least one a week here...

@FireEater 8 жыл бұрын

Got her done but what a pain in the ass without a torch. Thanks from Queens NY.

@springfield4522 3 жыл бұрын

Gives me hints on trying to replace the old rear suspension pads on the '69... Thanks!

@jimmydeen58 7 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO....A+

@kevinstanard3696 6 жыл бұрын

very cool

@patrickbrasil7465 4 жыл бұрын

The leaking air hose was bothering the heck out of me 🤣 it's my #1 pet peeve lol

@shaneharrison4775 3 жыл бұрын

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

@normangallant9879 6 жыл бұрын

Good job

@oby-1607 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@salttram1 8 жыл бұрын

Get that man some safety glasses!

@Rpeices 7 жыл бұрын

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

@legion1630 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you are an asset to my DIY please wear eye pro and gloves..tks

@Jacksonkellyfreak 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+Jacksonkellyfreak Yeha your right it is an Air Cat

@Jacksonkellyfreak 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

I only bought it because it was so cheap but I will let ya know how it holds up in the shop.

@prisonmike7817 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@roadkill5333 9 жыл бұрын

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!

@SouthMainAuto 9 жыл бұрын

+roadkill5333 I should have swung it and did my best Guy LeDouche impersonation haha

@JohnKaufmann 8 жыл бұрын

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

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@dezblyan5125 7 жыл бұрын

nice work as usual