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Dobinsons Suspension options for Sequoia 01-07 and 08-22
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Any chance you have "before" hub to fender measurements? Having trouble finding a baseline on newer Sequoias.
Approx 20.5" up front, 22" rear
My measurements are from the ground to the fender with the 2.5" lift.
Pre Lift
LF: 35 7/8"
RF: 36 1/4"
LR: 36 7/8"
RR: 36 5/8"
Post Lift
LF: 38 3/4"
RF: 38 1/2"
LR: 39 3/4"
RR: 39 3/4"
That looks great. Any feedback on ride quality?
I just installed the 2.5" Dobinsons lift front and back.
Pre lift ride height hub to fender: 20.5" front, 21.25" rear
Post lift: 22” front, 24.5”rear
I gained 1.5" inch in the front and 3.25" in the rear. Exit Offroad said that should settle over the next month or two.
Build:
Dobinsons 2.5" lift kit for 2nd gen sequoia.
Pro Tune Dif Drop.
Icon Vector 5 wheels 17x8.5
Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75 17 C rated tires
Black headlight mod....cooked in the oven
Black plasti-dip on all chrome. Gunmetal on front emblem.
The ride from the suspension would be fine, firm but not harsh, but unfortunately I now have a steering wheel shake between 50-70mph. Gone through 3 balances already including a road force balance and 1/4" to 1/2" shake is still there. driveline checks out. I did have a slight vibration before the build that might be amplified now with the bigger wheels. Any ideas?
Pre lift ride height hub to fender: 20.5" front, 21.25" rear
Post lift: 22” front, 24.5”rear
I gained 1.5" inch in the front and 3.25" in the rear. Exit Offroad said that should settle over the next month or two.
Build:
Dobinsons 2.5" lift kit for 2nd gen sequoia.
Pro Tune Dif Drop.
Icon Vector 5 wheels 17x8.5
Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75 17 C rated tires
Black headlight mod....cooked in the oven
Black plasti-dip on all chrome. Gunmetal on front emblem.
The ride from the suspension would be fine, firm but not harsh, but unfortunately I now have a steering wheel shake between 50-70mph. Gone through 3 balances already including a road force balance and 1/4" to 1/2" shake is still there. driveline checks out. I did have a slight vibration before the build that might be amplified now with the bigger wheels. Any ideas?
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I bought the Pro Tune Rear Shock Extenders for the 2nd gen sequoia. My installer said they wouldn't fit, so I'm running without them for now.
That looks awesome. Love those wheels. With those 17” wheels, just make sure the weights they add for balancing are out of the way of the calipers. It’s a pretty tight fit. I’ve seen where they will knock them offI just installed the 2.5" Dobinsons lift front and back.
Pre lift ride height hub to fender: 20.5" front, 21.25" rear
Post lift: 22” front, 24.5”rear
I gained 1.5" inch in the front and 3.25" in the rear. Exit Offroad said that should settle over the next month or two.
Build:
Dobinsons 2.5" lift kit for 2nd gen sequoia.
Pro Tune Dif Drop.
Icon Vector 5 wheels 17x8.5
Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75 17 C rated tires
Black headlight mod....cooked in the oven
Black plasti-dip on all chrome. Gunmetal on front emblem.
The ride from the suspension would be fine, firm but not harsh, but unfortunately I now have a steering wheel shake between 50-70mph. Gone through 3 balances already including a road force balance and 1/4" to 1/2" shake is still there. driveline checks out. I did have a slight vibration before the build that might be amplified now with the bigger wheels. Any ideas?
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that’s my only 2 cents about that...
good luck
How was it doing the headlight bake? Got any DIY links for it?
It was easier than I thought. Just be sure to use alcohol or acetone to wipe off the chrome before spray painting. Here’s a link to the video I followed:
Were the spacers 1.5 front and rear before? Do you still have the spacer in front? What height are you running on the front struts? I have the Revtek 2.5 rear / 1.5 front with 5100s all around and get some rear end sag, especially when loaded. Not sure if ditching the spacer up front is the way to go.
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Technically yes, although Bilsteins don't tend to like heavier rated and lifted coils very much from what I've seen on other Toyotas. AKA they blow seals or fail otherwise prematurely.
I did not know this. So they’re better with just stock springs, no other options for them?
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Yes, with the springs they came with.
Even aftermarket Bilsteins like 5100's even are only intended to be used with stock springs, they state it in their terms and conditions. They're essentially an OE shock upgrade.
The Dobinsons coils would be best paired with Dobinsons struts and shocks or another similar heavier rated product.
