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08 Sequoia build

Discussion in 'Sequoia Builds' started by 08sequoia, Apr 11, 2018.

  1. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:10 AM
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    So I figured I would hop on the good foot and do the bad thing.
    Since I joined about two weeks ago I have built some rock sliders, and now put a new bumper on the tree. Stay tuned, I ordered my lift today!
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:17 AM
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    Used a tundra bumper. So that does work. Like everyone said the grill doesn’t quite line up.

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  3. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:18 AM
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    The sliders

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  4. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:30 AM
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    Should be able to pick up a used Tundra bumper pretty cheap. I always thought the Sequoia front ends were just a touch plain. Using the Tundra bumper and grill will make it a bit more better looking.

    I've been looking for a decent Sequoia wreck to put together as my next project.
     
  5. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:45 AM
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    Sorry I meant to say I used a tundra bumper.
     
  6. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:47 AM
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    I know. Sequoia bumpers are flat all the way across the top. I'm the one that screwed up. I meant to say tundra "grill".
     
  7. Apr 11, 2018 at 12:56 AM
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    Copy that. I was going to buy a grill, but the ol lady capped me today on my spendings. Lol. I ordered my lift and wheels and tires.
     
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  8. May 10, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    While waiting for my lift kit to come in from icon, I put a 1200 lbs winch in. I think next I’m going to run some on board air compressors. Remove the light bar on the roof, run one on my bumper and add some ditch lights. I still need to build my roof rack, I just need to find the time.

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  9. May 10, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    Glad you are losing the light bar. I never understood the reasoning unless you were actually in a 500 mile night race.

    I don't think they look good either.

    Just my opinion.
     
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  10. May 10, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    I don’t mind the way they look, but functionality needs to be a priority for me. And on the roof, it just sucked. Oh well. Lol.
     
  11. May 31, 2018 at 6:59 AM
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    Still waiting for my lift but I got my skid plate in the mail for my gas tank.

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  12. May 31, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    That looks quite Stout.
     
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  13. May 31, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Those lifted up look mean. Kinda makes me want one.
     
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  14. May 31, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    It is pretty heavy duty. It should definitely do the trick.
     
  15. May 31, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    I just got word that my ico lift kit should be in today. Just need a day off to put everything on. That won’t be for an other week.
     
  16. May 31, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    How much lift are you going?
     
  17. May 31, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    I’m just doin the icon coil overs in the front going to set them at 3 1/4 going up to 35s and only an inch in the rear. Dobisons springs with the icon 2.5s piggy back custom built in the rear
     
  18. May 31, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    Nice setup!
     
  19. May 31, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    Bulletproof 10 inch suspension lift. Holy God it's expensive!!

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    Not my cup of tea.
     
  21. May 31, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    It’s more of a drop down lift. I wanted more suspension. It’s bulletproof is a few cities away from me.
    I just picked my front coil overs and uca’s up about fifteen minutes ago. Now I just need a day off!!!!
     
  22. May 31, 2018 at 2:48 PM
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    Maybe in some different wheels n tires? Still not my gig though.
     
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    And disgusting
     
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  24. May 31, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    I can't stand the rims!!! Love the height, but I think it'd look MUCH better without all the chrome and rubberband tires.
     
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  25. May 31, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    I think they make a lift that’s higher as well. But I really can’t justify that amount for somethin I wouldn’t take down a trail. Or a mud hole!
     
  26. Jun 5, 2018 at 7:03 AM
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    Started the lift yesterday but ran into a snag in the rear end. Going to have to make shock hoops and my own mounting. Going to get back at her on Thursday.

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  27. Jun 5, 2018 at 8:27 AM
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    Very nice! Did the sequoia come equipped with air bags?
     
  28. Jun 5, 2018 at 9:12 AM
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    No thankfully enough.
     
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  29. Jun 5, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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    Going to get the front knocked out and then worry about the rear on my next day off.

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  30. Jun 5, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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    nice!
    those are tundra fronts right?
     

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