First Gen Sequoia Suspension, Anyone have some recent homework that I can copy?

[Stick Figure]

I'm inheriting my 2006 Sequoia back from my mom who has been driving it for a while now. Unfortunately I am getting it back because the rear bags are gone, the brakes are grinding and when I went to jack it up to see how bad the brakes were, the front left shock peed all over the shop floor.

I don't have any definitive plans for the Sequoia right now, but I need to come up with a plan to keep it from rotting away on the loading dock. If it ends up at over 7' tall, it would have to live at the shop since it won't fit in the parking garage at home, which is not a goal. Other than that I'm open to suggestions for anything that isn't ridiculously expensive or Rock Auto Economy level cheapness.

And because every thread is better with photos....

 

[toastyjosh]

Dobinsons Lexus Airbag Conversion Kit for Lexus GX470 GX460

Easily remove your factory airbags with this Lexus Airbag Conversion Kit to run Dobinsons rear coils and also add lift if desired

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Dobinsons C59-345 Rear Coils for Toyota Sequoia 2001 to 2007 4.7L V8

Dobinsons C59-345 rear coil spring replacements for a 1st gen Toyota Sequoia 2001 to 2007 models with the 4.7L V8 engine, also lifts 1.75"

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or

2.5" Lift Rear Coils for Toyota Sequoia 2000-2007

OME 2.5" Lift Rear Coils for Toyota Sequoia 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Stock: 2862 (2) Rear Medium Duty 2.5" Lift coils for 2000-2007 Se

www.bilsteinlifts.com

or just buy some cheap moog stock replacement springs

Bilstein's for the front.

 

[Stick Figure]

Dobinsons Lexus Airbag Conversion Kit for Lexus GX470 GX460

Easily remove your factory airbags with this Lexus Airbag Conversion Kit to run Dobinsons rear coils and also add lift if desired

exitoffroad.com

Dobinsons C59-345 Rear Coils for Toyota Sequoia 2001 to 2007 4.7L V8

Dobinsons C59-345 rear coil spring replacements for a 1st gen Toyota Sequoia 2001 to 2007 models with the 4.7L V8 engine, also lifts 1.75"

exitoffroad.com

or

2.5" Lift Rear Coils for Toyota Sequoia 2000-2007

OME 2.5" Lift Rear Coils for Toyota Sequoia 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Stock: 2862 (2) Rear Medium Duty 2.5" Lift coils for 2000-2007 Se

www.bilsteinlifts.com

or just buy some cheap moog stock replacement springs

Bilstein's for the front.

Thanks for the links! That gives me a much better idea of what I'm in for on the rear conversion without needing to tear into it first.

I'm actually toying with the idea of coilovers up front just to avoid the need for a spring compressor, but I'm still not sure how much i want to put into this project, or what I'm going to do with it in the long run.

I think I have a plan to fit it inside the shop within the month, so I need to start ordering parts soon.

 

[toastyjosh]

Look around for used tundra coil overs for the front, you can find people selling them used on tundra forums, MUD, and on this site.

 

[toastyjosh]

here are some options on the cheaper side.

Rancho Quicklift Leveling Strut Front Pair for 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra 4WD RWD w/2.5

Fits 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra 4WD RWD w/2.5" lift Rancho Quicklift Leveling Strut RS999923 RS999931. New parts, expert support, free shipping.

www.shocksurplus.com

https://www.roughcountry.com/premium-n3-lifted-struts-501091.html?find=2004-toyota-tundra-4wd-739391

 

[phsycle]

Looks like all rear coil conversion kits for the Sequoia, GX, 4Runner are the same. In which case, this is cheaper:

Metal Tech GX470 Rear Coil Conversion Kit Stage 1

Get a true 2" lift without ever dealing with leaky airbags with this stage 1 Lexus GX470 rear coil conversion kit, available online from Metal Tech 4x4.

www.metaltech4x4.com

Or just get some replacement air bags on eBay and cheap Bilstein shocks and call it good for now.

 

[ThePartyWagon]

Talk to Josh @ 1stgenoffroad.com, he specifically deals with Tundras and Sequoias. He's a rad dude and can get you pointed in the right direction. 1stgenoffroad.com

I replaced brakes and suspension on my '05 when I picked it up. 2" OME coils in the rear with the Nitro Charger shocks with Bilstein 5100s up front on the 3rd notch w/stock coils. I might go with 2" coils in the front on the stock notch for a stiffer spring rate with a winch bumper in mind.

Mine is burning through front brake, need to sort that out, might do the lexus caliper/rotor upgrade next.

 

[WASURF63]

I went this route a few years back... https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/for-sale-2006-toyota-sequoia-sr5-4wd-sold.205034/
No rubbing at full lock either direction. No trimming or tubbing. Perfect combo of suspension, wheels and tires for a solid, well handling, quiet ride.
Kind of regretted selling it at this point. Have built up and liquidated ALOT of rigs over the years just to finance other ideas/rigs. I have a disease, as many others here do

Good Luck! FYI, your signature is one of my all time favorite bands

 

[b16gsr]

Talk to Josh @ 1stgenoffroad.com, he specifically deals with Tundras and Sequoias. He's a rad dude and can get you pointed in the right direction. 1stgenoffroad.com

I replaced brakes and suspension on my '05 when I picked it up. 2" OME coils in the rear with the Nitro Charger shocks with Bilstein 5100s up front on the 3rd notch w/stock coils. I might go with 2" coils in the front on the stock notch for a stiffer spring rate with a winch bumper in mind.

Mine is burning through front brake, need to sort that out, might do the lexus caliper/rotor upgrade next.

I would agree with this 100%. Josh is a great dude and a wealth of knowledge. I have now owned and built 3 of these trucks. I pieced together a half a** kit on the first one 04 SR5, ( SR5 with Bilstien front setup and a spacer rear)and then found Josh. I used his OME setup on my 06 SR5 that netted about a total of 3" lift and I ran a 307/70R17 on a 9" wheel with -12 offset and only had a little rubbing on the frame rail. I sold that truck and bought a 07 Limited, went cheap as I am no longer off the pavement. Ended up having one new bag on it so I replaced the other and did the fooler (https://www.tundrasolutions.com/threads/07-w-air-suspension-lift-level-question.150901/) and lifted the rear 2" and added the Rancho RS9000 quick shock 2" in front and matching R95000 rear shock. Did the Tundra Pro replica wheel with a 285. Makes a great daily.

 

[Smileyshaun]

Looks like all rear coil conversion kits for the Sequoia, GX, 4Runner are the same. In which case, this is cheaper:

Metal Tech GX470 Rear Coil Conversion Kit Stage 1

Get a true 2" lift without ever dealing with leaky airbags with this stage 1 Lexus GX470 rear coil conversion kit, available online from Metal Tech 4x4.

www.metaltech4x4.com

Or just get some replacement air bags on eBay and cheap Bilstein shocks and call it good for now.

actually the sequoia uses A slightly different setup and doesn’t need the bottom isolator the coil bucket is already on there . I went with the cheap Amazon coil conversion and just tossed the coils that came with it and got OME coils , ended up being cheaper that way .