Creaking/snaping sound after replacing shocks

[bakerb]

I have a 2002 Tundra V8 4x4 extra-cab. I drive 2 miles each way on a bad, dusty dirt road every day.

At 80,000 miles, some squeaking began in the right-rear. Since I have an extended warranty, I took it in to the dealer (always a mistake). The dealer said it took them hours to figure out it was the shock (bilstien). I grudgingly had the two rear shocks replaced. This did eliminate the squeaking (although it has now started in the front).

A few days later, the creaking/snapping sound began. I have to get the right-rear wheel up a few inches for the noise to happen. It sounds like a spring slipping, but may also be something internal in the rear axle, or even in the brake drum. It does sound a bit like brake pads sticking, but at the same time it seems too loud and I can feel it too much in the frame.

I torqued the u-bolts for the springs, which didn't help.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Bill

[nilson]

My suggestion would be to take it back to the dealer and have them deal with it.

[GOT COPE?]

Squeaking or snapping? Which one?

Honestly squeaks are normal, esp for an 80k mile old truck. Try leaning on the tailgate and putting all you weight on it repeatedly and see if you can get the truck to sqeak. It could be the leaves, the shackle/leaf bushing, or numerous other things. Good luck.

[bakerb]

Turns out it's the leaf spring bushings. The dealer says both springs must be replaced, and the bushings cannot be replaced seperately. If this is true, did I buy a Toyota or a Yugo?

[bakerb]

Anyone know where I can get aftermarket springs installed in the Sacramento area?
Thanks

[bakerb]

I called another dealer, and they have bushings for $2.87 each. The service guy at Folsom Toyota (where I brought the truck) said he's sorry, and that "they have never done this type of job before". Great. Someone brings in a vehicle with a squeaky belt and they replace the whole engine. They were going to (try and) charge me almost $1500 for new springs. What a joke.

[Bamataco1]

I called another dealer, and they have bushings for $2.87 each. The service guy at Folsom Toyota (where I brought the truck) said he's sorry, and that "they have never done this type of job before". Great. Someone brings in a vehicle with a squeaky belt and they replace the whole engine. They were going to (try and) charge me almost $1500 for new springs. What a joke.

Being that you're in Fulsom these guys ought to be brought right over and put in prison for attempted robbery.

[lunchbox]

ALWAYS get a second opinion.. Lucky for you that you took a little extra time and saved $1498

[hytenor]

I called another dealer, and they have bushings for $2.87 each. The service guy at Folsom Toyota (where I brought the truck) said he's sorry, and that "they have never done this type of job before". Great. Someone brings in a vehicle with a squeaky belt and they replace the whole engine. They were going to (try and) charge me almost $1500 for new springs. What a joke.

all dealerships, not just Toyota, have gone to a 'replace anything and everything' policy rather than actually fixing problems. They would rather replace an entire system rather than find and replace a $2 part within the system. This way they don't have to have truly 'trained' mechanics on their rosters and can pay them less. Any idiot with a wrench can replace parts but only a trained mechanic can troubleshoot and fix things, IMO.

[Gunny]

all dealerships, not just Toyota, have gone to a 'replace anything and everything' policy rather than actually fixing problems. They would rather replace an entire system rather than find and replace a $2 part within the system. This way they don't have to have truly 'trained' mechanics on their rosters and can pay them less. Any idiot with a wrench can replace parts but only a trained mechanic can troubleshoot and fix things, IMO.
You are correct. They are hiring more and more noobs and they dont know anything. You know a smart tech would replace the bushings , Why you ask. Because warranty will pay more to put bushings in than replace the springs and they save money while doing it. Who makes the money when a tech does not replace the worn items and slaps all new assemblies on a truck or car. The parts dept. and the dealership as a whole but not the individual tech.