New Sequoia Owner, “Big Burgundy” (1 Viewer)

[shiretowndown]

Ok so I sold my ‘03 LX470 and now I’ve got an ‘08 Sequoia....and I am really liking it. She’s an SR5 with 161k on the clock and heated leather, rear entertainment and JBL Synth. Has the ReadyLift 3”F/2”R SST lift kit installed riding on BFG all-terrains.

Couple of questions:

(1) I really really enjoyed my polished wood steering wheel in my LX...did the limited sequoia have one I could swap out or does anyone know if Toyota has one I could plug-n-play from another model? Maybe a new LX or Cruiser?

(2) Where do I start in regards to checklisting maintenance on this beast? Just print the Toyota recommended maint PDF? What items should I check first? Boots? Bearings? How do I know if a bearing is bad? Should I just do a trans fluid exchange at this point?

I just need a service freak to give me some direction on a starting point.

Thanks!

- Garrett

 

[shiretowndown]

Ok so I had the front side windows and windshield tinted today. Front window was done at 50% and sides were matched to factory privacy tint.

 

[TheEvilPrince]

(1) I really really enjoyed my polished wood steering wheel in my LX...did the limited sequoia have one I could swap out or does anyone know if Toyota has one I could plug-n-play from another model? Maybe a new LX or Cruiser?

I have the polished wood on my 12 Platinum. I am unsure if the Limited has it.

 

[shiretowndown]

Upgrading headlights to Spyders:

 

[molanginaeda]

I have the polished wood on my 12 Platinum. I am unsure if the Limited has it.

Only Platinum edition has polished wood steering wheel.

 

[Dixon Santana]

Great choice! We've got an '08 with 240k on the clock, runs like new still.
I have found two things that are a bit of a pain to do when they fail, the starter and coolant valley plate leak. Both are fairly straight forward, just time consuming. Nice sequoia!

 

[shiretowndown]

Just accquired some 2017 Tundra Platinum 20” rims to replace my 18” SR5 rims. These are going on with new tires, hopefully 275/65 KO2’s this week.

 

[shiretowndown]

 

[jbtaco2002]

The Spyders are cool, I had them, but I seriously have no regrets forking out the coin for the 2018 Sequoia LEDs and harness.

Good luck with your build!

 

[shiretowndown]

The Spyders are cool, I had them, but I seriously have no regrets forking out the coin for the 2018 Sequoia LEDs and harness.

Good luck with your build!

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@jbtaco2002 definitely agree with you and hopefully will upgrade headlamps in the future. QUESTION: Did you have an issue with the Spyder LED strip coming on during daylight? I have the strip wired into DRL but until light sensor detects low light my LED’s are either super dim or are not on.

 

[jbtaco2002]

@jbtaco2002 definitely agree with you and hopefully will upgrade headlamps in the future. QUESTION: Did you have an issue with the Spyder LED strip coming on during daylight? I have the strip wired into DRL but until light sensor detects low light my LED’s are either super dim or are not on.

I wired the strip to a dedicated switch and tied to acc.

I even ended buying a boost converter and bumped them up the 24 volts because I didn't think they were bright enough

 

[shiretowndown]

I wired the strip to a dedicated switch and tied to acc.

I even ended buying a boost converter and bumped them up the 24 volts because I didn't think they were bright enough

@jbtaco2002 that last post regarding electrics. But i have another question for you.

I have just put my 20” Tundra wheels and 275/65 KO2 tires on and have a much improved ride. Shop performed an alignment as well. However, a subtle rotating grind during driving and steering wheel shimmy (upon braking) still occur. Is this a brake rotor issue? Wheel bearing? Any help on where to start troubleshooting is appreciated.

 

[jbtaco2002]

@jbtaco2002 that last post regarding electrics. But i have another question for you.

I have just put my 20” Tundra wheels and 275/65 KO2 tires on and have a much improved ride. Shop performed an alignment as well. However, a subtle rotating grind during driving and steering wheel shimmy (upon braking) still occur. Is this a brake rotor issue? Wheel bearing? Any help on where to start troubleshooting is appreciated.

Can't really help without hearing/feeling it myself. Warped rotors you would feel all the time, whenever braking

 

[Lobster1387]

@jbtaco2002 that last post regarding electrics. But i have another question for you.

I have just put my 20” Tundra wheels and 275/65 KO2 tires on and have a much improved ride. Shop performed an alignment as well. However, a subtle rotating grind during driving and steering wheel shimmy (upon braking) still occur. Is this a brake rotor issue? Wheel bearing? Any help on where to start troubleshooting is appreciated.

Any rubbing with that size?

 

[shiretowndown]

None at all

 

[Lobster1387]

None at all

Any wheel spacers?

 

[shiretowndown]

Any wheel spacers?

I do not have spacers