Its 7100lbs on a platinum. I work at a Toyota dealership in Austin so I took a pic.
On a side note the 18 sequoia TRD and Tundra TRD Sports look sweet!
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On a side note the 18 sequoia TRD and Tundra TRD Sports look sweet!
Just so we're all clear: what you're seeing on the tag is that Sequoia's gross capacity weight: what the truck + passengers + cargo is rated to carry, not what that Sequoia actually weighs.
The 200 series actually has a higher GVWR - I just took a pic of my truck's door tag:
Car and Driver weighed both trucks when they tested them; the 2016 LC weighs 5926 pounds, and the 2016 Sequoia weighed 6088 pounds. Keep in mind the Sequoia actually has a lower GVWR and towing capacity (likely due to the independent rear suspension.)
So while the Sequoia is fractionally heavier from the factory than a LC (but not an LX), it's not 1200 lbs heavier. Not sure how this would be addressed re: spring rates but I just want to ensure we're all clear the Sequoia isn't substantially heavier than the LC.
The 200 series actually has a higher GVWR - I just took a pic of my truck's door tag:
Car and Driver weighed both trucks when they tested them; the 2016 LC weighs 5926 pounds, and the 2016 Sequoia weighed 6088 pounds. Keep in mind the Sequoia actually has a lower GVWR and towing capacity (likely due to the independent rear suspension.)
So while the Sequoia is fractionally heavier from the factory than a LC (but not an LX), it's not 1200 lbs heavier.
Not sure how this would be addressed re: spring rates but I just want to ensure we're all clear the Sequoia isn't substantially heavier than the LC.
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The sr5 and limited sequoia uses rear coils while platinum uses air suspension. I thought that using the sequoia rear coils would be a good option with a minor rear lift.
It's an interesting thought - while I'm still a suspension neophyte, could you possibly get us more data? I googled around a bit for Sequoia stock coil rates and dimensions but didn't find anything - could you possibly get with your Parts dudes (or maybe you are a Parts dude! Not sure!) and find a datasheet or specs on them?
What about actual real-life measurements too - could you measure center of axle to fender dimensions (as well as tire/wheel sizes etc) on the rear of those SR5 and Limited trucks? Maybe that would give us some practical information too...
What about actual real-life measurements too - could you measure center of axle to fender dimensions (as well as tire/wheel sizes etc) on the rear of those SR5 and Limited trucks? Maybe that would give us some practical information too...
yeah let me see if i can find out from the parts department.
I got the part number however you are correct even the sr5 rear is ifs. Never knew that...til now. There is cv axle, lower control arms and all when I looked under it.
I guess it will have to be arb heavies in the rear as I plan on putting a tire carrier.
Do you know what exactly will be the issue putting the TRD pro shocks in the rear? Ive read from just differentials that there was something needed.
I guess it will have to be arb heavies in the rear as I plan on putting a tire carrier.
Do you know what exactly will be the issue putting the TRD pro shocks in the rear? Ive read from just differentials that there was something needed.
Hey bringing up this thread again and wanted to ask for your expertise.
I have the tundra 6112 in my garage right now and a set of nitto 295/70/18 ready to go....for a few months now.... xD
since the rear isnt a viable option yet, can I just buy ARB heavy rear coils to go with my stock rear for the moment?
Please let me know.
Hi - I think yes, you could use the Tundra 6112s (although the consensus is that if the springs are 650 lbs they may be too light for an optimal setup, but otherwise workable) and then yes I think you could also keep your stock monotubes in the rear + OME 2721s (progressive springs - if you're not carrying a lot of weight on the rear axle this is probably the way to go) or something along those lines.
As others also suggested to me, it may be worth going with a hybrid setup in the rear for the near-term; I ended up doing Icon VS 2.5" front coilovers + rear monotubes + OME 2722s (steel bumper) and am very happy with how the truck drives now.
Unrelated, I ordered new Bilstein 5100s for my 2500 Suburban last night for a paltry $300 for all 4 corners and will be installing those soon, so I'm amused by at the very least having Bilsteins on something for the time being.
As others also suggested to me, it may be worth going with a hybrid setup in the rear for the near-term; I ended up doing Icon VS 2.5" front coilovers + rear monotubes + OME 2722s (steel bumper) and am very happy with how the truck drives now.
Unrelated, I ordered new Bilstein 5100s for my 2500 Suburban last night for a paltry $300 for all 4 corners and will be installing those soon, so I'm amused by at the very least having Bilsteins on something for the time being.
Thanks for the input. I dont think ill ever put a front steel bumper so maybe the front 6112 will work in the long haul. I can always move it up one notch since at 0 it will give 2 inches. Maybe the front height adjustment will offset the coil load slightly?
For rear what 5100 were people using? Will go with rear ome coils for now but if I can add 5100 in the meantime than which vehicle is it from? 100 series?
For rear what 5100 were people using? Will go with rear ome coils for now but if I can add 5100 in the meantime than which vehicle is it from? 100 series?
