First gen sequoia dash in first gen tundra?

Alexhundro · Nov 21, 2022

Hey guys, I have been trying to find if someone has ever shaped a tundra dash into a sequoia or vice versa. I'm curious to see if it's a plug and play operation or if I need to modify something or if it just dosent fit. My dash has some bad scratches and also has a big black spot where someone used a some weird hard drying adhesive. Thank you.

Tundra2 · Nov 21, 2022

I'd bet that if you were a Double cab, it might work, but being the smaller access cab... I'd bet not. See this, if you haven't already.

shifty` said: ↑

Cab types and why it matters:

There are 3 cab types for the 1GT: Access Cab ("AC"), Regular Cab ("RC"), Double Cab ("DC"). This is such a key piece of info when asking for advice or help, so be sure you update the truck info in your forum user profile to indicate which cab type you have (and engine, and drivetrain). It'll help others more-easily help you and give advice.

DC trucks didn't come into existence until late 2003 for the 2004 model year.

AC trucks were the only ones offered with a stepside bed, starting in late 2002 for the 2003 year. DC and RC trucks never got one. Bed sizes are different between AC/RC/DC, so this isn't an interchangeable thing. More on bed sizes a few points down.

RC/AC trucks are very similar to one another frame-wise, door-wise, fender/headlight/bumper-wise, fender flares, bedsides, and in many other ways - lots of interchangeable parts. DC trucks are more closely related to the Sequoia, sharing many same part/body characteristics, and the DC has a taller bedside, which may be a consideration for those with accessibility issues. Frames, doors, beds, headlights, and many other parts DO NOT interchange between DC trucks and their AC/RC counterparts.

Frame-wise, AC and RC can interchange as long as the engine/drivetrain matches. If your DC frame is rusted out, you're stuck hunting for another DC frame with the same drivetrain.

Rear axle shot, and you need to get a replacement? Stick with your general year and cab type. The DC axle housing is is different width than AC/RC. Likewise, the Sequoia rear has discs and different provisions. This can make replacing your rear axle housing a bit tricky.

A lot of wiring is different between the cab types. AC/RC are similar in many respects, very minor differences. DC/Seuqoia are similar.

RC didn't come with a rear power window. Some AC came with a horizontal 3pc slider window. DC is the only truck that came with a rear 1pc vertical power window. Likewise, only DC came with a sunroof.

Only DC came with the overhead console that has time/outside temperature and/or compass. NO, that overhead console won't fit in an AC or RC truck without significantly modifying the headliner (at least) and rewiring your truck from the fusebox to roof. Yes, if you have a DC but no overhead console, chances are the wiring for that special console is tucked up in your headliner, check for it.

Some DC trucks (but not AC/RC) came pre-wired for an auto-dimming rearview, just like the Sequoia. That being said, if you want to add an auto-dimming mirror, with compass, HomeLink garage door opener, outside temp, or whatever else, this post should link you out to many of the necessary details/pictures you'll need to proceed. DC owners may already have the wiring tucked into the headliner above where the overhead console is normally mounted. You may also find the temp sensor wiring on the firewall where that post shows. AC/RC cab owners will need to retrofit in this case; there are OEM harnesses available, I found an OEM kit on fleaBay with everything needed...

RC trucks all a short ab with a long bed. AC trucks have a longer cab with a shorter bed (6'4"). DC trucks have an extra long cab with the shortest bed (6'2"). Obviously, for these reasons, caps/shells/campers and tonneau covers are not interchangeable between the AC/RC/DC.

Suspension and wheel/tire offerings fit differently between AC/RC and the DC, so it's generally a bad idea to install the lift you saw on your favorite DC truck onto your AC or RC. Your AC or RC truck is lighter, with slightly different suspension, it'll get way more lift which could push you into the "danger zone" with geometry and seriously screw up something else. Likewise, for tires, DC trucks tend to rub more easily than AC/RC trucks with 32.5 - 33.0" tires.

Some parts, like steering wheels, wheel/tire combos, etc. can transfer between all cab types. If in doubt, ask.

AC/RC trucks didn't use chipped immobilizer keys. Some DC and Sequoia did, but not all. Some have found having a low battery on chipped/immob trucks can result in no-start conditions.

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empty_lord · Nov 21, 2022

Never tried it. But I believe the dash shell itself is The same

artsr2002 · Nov 21, 2022

OP, check LKQ maybe you can find an AC cab nearby.

https://www.lkqonline.com/

I found these....
https://www.lkqonline.com/2003-toyota-tundra-dash-panel/-h4nF3OcjOm

Tundra2 · Nov 21, 2022

artsr2002 said: ↑

OP, check LKQ maybe you can find an AC cab nearby.

https://www.lkqonline.com/

I found these....
https://www.lkqonline.com/2003-toyota-tundra-dash-panel/-h4nF3OcjOm
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I've never seen, or used this website before. I'm on mobile, and I'm not seeing a way ro look across year models such as 2000-2006. Is that possible? I'm on the hunt for various parts. See here for what I'm after.

artsr2002 · Nov 21, 2022

I don't see a way to search a range of years. You have to pick a year from the drop down boxes. Hmm.

You can use a year range search on car-part though.
https://www.car-part.com/noninterchange.htm

Tundra2 · Nov 21, 2022

artsr2002 said: ↑

I don't see a way to search a range of years. You have to pick a year from the drop down boxes. Hmm.

You can use a year range search on car-part though.
https://www.car-part.com/noninterchange.htm
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I've used carport before. I figured out there's no way to search years like that, but it does show others years when searching. I didn't see a drop down for the whole truck bed though. Bummed man...

Alexhundro · Nov 22, 2022

I have checked lkq and all they have is sequoias, actually a new one coming in today, and that's why I'm asking.

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