Gen2 Sequoia Subframe Rust and Replacement
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Last part was mounting the fuel tank torquing everything and giving it a driveway alignment. Mounting the fuel tank from the ground sucked bad and impossible to line it up using two floor jacks by yourself. I ended up just stacking scrap wood and tires under it. I am really worried about all the evap hoses, they are not cheap.
I was able to wiggle under the car and torque everything with it on the ground. It was not fun and I felt it the next day, but it is possible if you have a decent selection of extensions and wobbles. There were so many bolts that I had to make a checklist to make sure I didnt miss any.
Rear adjustment cams are a 19mm socket on the bolt and a deep 30mm socket to adjust. I adjusted it for -1 degree camber and zero toe. Hopefully the alignment shop agrees with my settings.
I was able to wiggle under the car and torque everything with it on the ground. It was not fun and I felt it the next day, but it is possible if you have a decent selection of extensions and wobbles. There were so many bolts that I had to make a checklist to make sure I didnt miss any.
Rear adjustment cams are a 19mm socket on the bolt and a deep 30mm socket to adjust. I adjusted it for -1 degree camber and zero toe. Hopefully the alignment shop agrees with my settings.
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Put a set of 5 bargain walmart Cooper Discoverer AT 275/60/20 (33") tires on there. Car swallows them right up and they look stock. Should have gone for 35" E load range tires which look like they would fit.
Still needs an alignment but I am going to play with the front end and see if I can free up the cams before taking it in. Then I am going to put an unheard amount of fluid film of every metal surface.
Still needs an alignment but I am going to play with the front end and see if I can free up the cams before taking it in. Then I am going to put an unheard amount of fluid film of every metal surface.
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On the front of the car I was able to free up the front most two bolts. The front-rear bolts would not move and I didnt try the tie rods. Car aligned good enough for me considering all the work I did and I have much more confidence in my driveway alignment skills. The tech said the tie rods would only move a little and they should be replaced. I am planning on doing the dobinsons 2" lift after my body and mind recover from this project so I will get another alignment this fall after doing tie rods and lower front control arms. Tonight or tomorrow i am going to put 2-3 gallons of thick fluid film inside and outside the frame.
Great work! I would love to tear mine all apart and sand everything down and paint it up!
