Ended up doing bilstien 5100 struts in front set at 2.5" lift and and 5100 shocks + 1" spacer in rear (until I find a rear coil spring I like).
Very nice
Contemplating 1st Gen Sequoia Lift/Level
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Very nice
Nikkshepherd
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I'm happy that I found this thread. I'm coming from a 98 4 runner and going into a 02 Sequoia Limited 4x4 with 130k that I picked up for a steal. The Fiance and I loved the additional space on the inside and the jade green color. Of course since I cant leave well enough alone, I bought...
-Bilstein 5100's all around
-some generic 2" spacer for the rear coil (worried it will be too high after seeing this post)
- 16" bronze level 8 mk6 wheels
- 285/75 R16 General Grabber Red Letters (loved the tread pattern)
Looking to install everything next week when the suspension arrives. Until then, here is a before photo and a photo of the wheels.
Here was the Runner
-Bilstein 5100's all around
-some generic 2" spacer for the rear coil (worried it will be too high after seeing this post)
- 16" bronze level 8 mk6 wheels
- 285/75 R16 General Grabber Red Letters (loved the tread pattern)
Looking to install everything next week when the suspension arrives. Until then, here is a before photo and a photo of the wheels.
Here was the Runner
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That looks great!
xcmountain80
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Well I got the 1" rear spacers in. What a total FPITA! I ditched the rubber comes altogether as the spacers didn't fit in them, oh well. The rear lift isn't noticed which is perfect, it shows up on the tape measure but visually you don't say huh???? It that lifted. Just looks perfectly perfect.
xcmountain80
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Ended up doing bilstien 5100 struts in front set at 2.5" lift and and 5100 shocks + 1" spacer in rear (until I find a rear coil spring I like).
How did I miss that photo! Very nice and subtle! What is didn't want was my 2002 4R over again. It is great but it isn't the Sequoia.
Nikkshepherd
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Thanks
5100's up front on the 2 1/2" setting , Daystar 2" rear spacer and a diff drop
xcmountain80
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Ok now that's a combo I haven't seen......I like it!
Nikkshepherd
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Love those wheels man. Nice setup! I got the lift and wheels on mine yesterday. Took 14 hours of cutting my way through the stock components that were rusted and seized all to hell. I think it needs to be higher. Opinions?
Love those wheels man. Nice setup! I got the lift and wheels on mine yesterday. Took 14 hours of cutting my way through the stock components that were rusted and seized all to hell. I think it needs to be higher. Opinions?
Thanks. Yours looks nice also. What did you used fir a lift?
Nikkshepherd
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Pretty much the same as yours but I couldn't get the bilsteins to fit at the highest setting so I had to go one lower. I disconnected the links (broke them) and used a jack and it still wasn't enough. So bilsteins in the front with stock springs, spacers in the rear with stock coils. New kybs in the back. The lift I bought came with rear 5100s but they didn't fit. The bottom eyelet mount was too small.
Looks Great! I love the gold wheels with green, that is a nice combo, don't think I've seen another like it.
Did you happen to measure the fender height before/after? It looks like she's sitting pretty much level but pictures always seem to look a little different than reality...
Nikkshepherd
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thanks man. I just measured. Under a half inch difference. Close enough haha. :naughty:
I guess there were no issues wth my 5100's set at the 2.5". I left the factory shocks in the rear. I can't beleive how nice the truck drives lifted with the bigger tires. I did notice when i had the new wheels and tires in the back the rear was sagging quite a bit. I dont carry a lot of weight on a regular basis but i may replace the springs and when i do i will upgrade the rear shocks.
xcmountain80
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Nikkshepherd
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Recently used her to pull my girlfriends car and all of our belongings to Seattle, WA where we now reside.
I recently lifted my 03. What notch on the Bilsteins are you on? I got the ride height with 5 different settings and went with the third, looks similar to your truck. Did you need to cut to stuff those 285's? I already had to hammer in the metal near the pinch weld and cut part of the inner bottom of the front bumper to help clear mine. Love the look and way it drives.
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