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GNT TREE build, 2008 Sequoia

Discussion in 'Sequoia Builds' started by Jbtaco2002, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. Feb 14, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    Oh my :santa:

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  2. Feb 14, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    Wow! Please post pics after the install.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    479.77 WHP
    467.31 WTQ

    Air fuels were getting lean for some reason, might be why the TQ was lower than expected

    Paper got wet (from me drooling)

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  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    As soon as I get my harness from @xrunnerdude67 I will post before and after pics. So effing excited!
     
  5. Feb 21, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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  6. Feb 27, 2019 at 10:25 PM
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    so the planets sort of aligned today, @xrunnerdude67 harness arrived and i sped into action swapping out the headlights (Thank you Mike!!!)

    then a deal fell into my lap for my new wheels that i have been scouring the interwebs for months trying to snatch up.

    my Dobinson's rear 2.5" lift springs arrived as well.

    only bad thing that happened was my RCI skidplate is delayed a day due to weather. all in all, couldn't be happier!

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  7. Feb 27, 2019 at 10:29 PM
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    done.
     
  8. Feb 27, 2019 at 10:47 PM
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    Those lights looks awesome. How long did it take you to install? Where did you buy the wheels from? Where they take offs or from another member? I have been trying to buy a set of those for the past few months as well.
     
  9. Feb 28, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    Ok, i'm done for a while

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  10. Mar 1, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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    lights took me about 30 minutes total to install

    i bought the wheels from a local deal at cost minus military discount as well... the long story short is i too have been trying to get these wheels since i first saw them and have had too many slip through my fingers because shipping wasn't reasonable (Florida to SD) or the seller changed their mind.
    so yesterday was my birthday! i decided too that since i have a bunch of ESPP shares purchased today, $#@! it i'm buying them, so i did! you're welcome #Toyota :spending:

    the silver lining for me yesterday was those tires though. 275/70/R18 with only a few thousand miles on them, for only $225 bucks! freaking insane deal. Guy just wanted them gone...

    i'm selling my RW wheels, so in the end my out of pocket is minimal and to me worth every penny.

    you guys all know that feeling when you look at your truck and it just makes you smile, and that's what mine does for me again now

    JB

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  11. Mar 1, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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  12. Mar 1, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    Makoy339 Simplicity = Reliability !!!

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    Looks Great. Definitely a huge update from the old setup.
    You might want to change the lug nuts to black to make the wheels look cleaner (all black).
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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    Well since you mention it, these wheels may get a coat of gold plasti-dip like the old ones .bling!
     
  14. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:15 PM
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    Thing looks bad ass !!!
     
  15. Mar 3, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    put this in another thread i started, but consolidating photos in my build thread since nobody reads here anyway... LOL

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  16. Mar 11, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    Rear Dobinsons 2.5" lift coils are in!
    Provided about 1" overall lift from the previous springs, so I can only assume they we're 1.75" lift coils. These should settle in nicely, but I am very happy with them so far.

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  17. Mar 11, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    now it has a bit of a rake to it, but i like the look and again, the rear will settle a bit... currently sitting at 40.5" ground to fender in the rear at the center of the wheel

    now i need 35's! these tires look too small

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  18. Mar 12, 2019 at 6:53 PM
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    Looks great what are the soecs of your rear shocks ?
     
  19. Mar 14, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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    Shock: PR2506-SS-A King 2.5 Smoothie Shock, Compression Adjuster, Remote Reservoir, 6″ Travel


    To make it work with the 2nd gen Sequoia, ORW also had to order the following from King:

    25005-040 2.5PR Rod End

    RK1091-311 Rod End Spacers

    B1010 Spherical Bearing 1”

    CR2501 (x2) Retaining Ring, INT, 1


    This is all directly from the ORW invoice.

    Here is the Specs of the shock though:

    · Product Brand: King

    · Product Body Diameter: 2.5

    · Product Piston Rod Diameter: 7/8"

    · Product Series: Performance Race

    · Product Travel: 6"

    · Product Adjuster: Compression Adjuster

    · Product Disk Swapping: Yes

    · Product Collapsed Length: 14.0"

    · Product Extended Length: 20.0"

    · Product Mounting Size: 1/2 x 1.50

    · Product Bearing Size: COM-10T

    · Product Piston Rod Material: 1040-1060 High Carbon Steel

    · Product Wiper Material: Urethane

    · Product Main Seal Material: Buna

    · Product Piston: 6061-T6

    · Product Finish: Cadnium
     
  20. Mar 14, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    Love it!
     
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  21. Mar 14, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    legit ! those 2018 sequoias LED totally change the front end on gen 2 vehicles.
     
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  22. Mar 14, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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    I am so loving it!

    doubt anyone could tell my 2008 apart from a 2018+ ... until you look inside :burp:
     
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  23. Mar 17, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    Thoughts??? I'm not as in love with this look compared to the RW wheels with Gold Plasti-dip.

    i should have done the center caps, i think they're out of place now with the red and black

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    Edit:Fixed it today! So much better with center caps gold :thumbsup:

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  24. Mar 18, 2019 at 2:28 AM
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    Thanks for the info on the Kings @Jbtaco2002 As far as the wheels go I did like the gold on the RW wheels but personally I like the Black better on the Pro wheels. Maybe if you did the center caps black with lack lug nuts but I'm not sure as it sits now. Again just my 2 cents, others may have a different opinion
     
  25. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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    Getting part 2 of the facelift done today. Started last night, but it got too cold and windy outside.

    Nfab m-rds FTW :yes:

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  26. Mar 23, 2019 at 8:57 AM
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    Bo-Hunter I like fast

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    Are you going to put a Gen 2 Tundra grille and valance on I heard that is the best way to fill that gap
     
  27. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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    No, when you go "custom" you have to make a few sacrifices. Mine is minimal, the Sequoia bumper overhangs more on the sides than a Tundra does.
    Looks good from the front IMO.

    Just gotta trim the fender flares, then button things up and gonna roll with it for now

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  28. Mar 23, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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    Done, no turning back since I cut the $#!@ out of my stock bumper! :sawzall:

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  29. Mar 24, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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    Nice !!! That is a great idea the way you did it, looks great.
     
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  30. Mar 24, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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    The Amber backlight on the Rigid is slick!

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