I'm looking to build up a 2001 SR5 Sequoia. I am interested in installing a 3 inch or so body lift but having problems finding one? I found some on Amazon that look like they should work OK, they're not mainstream common manufacturers though. Also I was wondering if anyone has any experience with what size tire I will be able to fit underneath w this lift? Would a 35 inch tire fit underneath? Nor would I be better off going with the 285-75-R16? Thanks!
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If you cant find a body lift, you may consider looking a suspension lifts. Going up to a 35" tire on a 1st gen is going to require some wheel well modifications from what I've seen. The 285-75-R16 should be a good fit or even a 285-75-17.
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My local tire shop guy told me "there's no way I could fit the 285-75 r16on this truck w the stock rims. Said I would need to get aftermarket rims that are a bit offset to make them fit. Do you think the stock rims would work w the 285-75 r16?
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Some bilstein 5100 shocks (fronts are adjustable height) and wheel spacers for your stock wheels, or aftermarket wheels with the correct offset will get you plenty of room for 285/75/16, 17. I went with a stock land cruiser spring in the back but I don't think it's necessary.
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Do you think if I just put spacers in and did not add the shocks do you think that the 285's would fit?
projectTuRD
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If you put spacers in, you'll want longer shocks regardless. With the Bilsteins up front you don't need spacers. In the rear I don't think you'll need them, but check some other build threads.
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Thanks for the help, i'll look around down here to see if I can find any other info. Would just adding those shocks upfront make the vehicle set higher upfront than in the rear if I didn't do anything back there?
The 5100s have multiple spring perches, so you have some adjustment with how much lift they provide. The back normally rides a bit higher than the front, so I've seen people use these to level out the stance of the trucks.
