Will rear 1st gen sequoia rear springs fit a gen3

[97t4r81]

I searched to no avail. I'm going to answer this question, but don't need to invent the wheel if not have to. So will gen1 sequoia sr5 v8 rear springs fit a gen3 4Runner and will it do anything(raise, lower, help, or suck)?? I'm planning on getting 5100's for the back. Anyone with any knowledge, experience or ideas? I'm going to bring some stock 98 oem rear springs to compare with an 02 sr5 v8 2wd rear springs. Also will an 07 taco Trd off road 4wd cv axle fit a gen3? They both have 27 splines and look close. Again I'm going to compare and I will post what I find. Thanks

 

[97t4r81]

So the cv's I didn't bother with. The sequoia springs are bigger, 3/8's larger diameter than my rough country springs at the upper perch. I haven't fit them in yet, but I'm hopeful.

 

[97t4r81]

The sequoias are about the same height as the rough country. I put a pair of 99 rears on after removing the rough country and my rear has dropped an inch an a half. Hope to try tonight

 

[97t4r81]

Well I learned a lot from this experiment. I learned how to fully remove all the suspension from a 4Runner and that sequoia rear springs won't fit the upper perch at 6&7/8's wide it was about 3/8 to wide. All in all I'm $20 and 7hours down, so not that bad. My wife will disagree, but I think it was awesomeness and I cleaned/painted some people rust while in the area. Then changed a sway bar link.

 

[AntleredRuin]

Bumping an old thread, but you're the only one I've seen who's tried this.

I want to confirm:

So the overall diameter of the Sequoia springs were too wide at the upper perch (top)? So they did not fit snugly (they had 3/8" play)?
Or was the perch itself too wide for the spring?

If the spring was slightly too wide, I doubt that'd be an issue.
This post below shows someone using FJ Cruiser springs. Technically too wide, but fit just fine:
Solved: FJ Cruiser Spring Lift for 3rd Gen 4Runners - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum



From what I can tell from basic part numbers, the front springs/struts from a 1st gen Sequoia should fit perfectly on the 4runner, as they are the same as the 1st gen Tundra that so many people use for their lifts. (maybe a few 8ths of an inch difference)
Maybe not TRD (progressive), but still should help, given that they are meant for a heavier vehicle in general. Sequoias start at 5000lbs, vs the 4Runner's 3950lbs.


I'm gonna try to take some measurements and get some part numbers at my local junkyard in the next few days of 1st Gen Sequoia suspensions.
(Coil width is hard to properly measure when ON the vehicle, hence my question)

Sequoias seem to be relatively unknown in their parts compatibility with the 4runner vs the Tundra, so they are usually pretty complete in the junkyards.
I could not find 1 Tundra for my Tundra Brake Upgrade that didn't already have the whole front end removed, but there were complete Sequoias galore, with the exact same 231m caliper. I'm willing to bet the parts are cheaper too, as they aren't 'hot' items at the junkyard. I got my whole SBU for around $100, including new pads.


I know that springs provide the lift, but the shocks 'limit' it. Stock 4runner front struts are around 16" uncompressed, and the Sequoia starts at 17.5" +.
For the rears, stock 4runner starts around 19.5" and the Sequoia starts at 22"+
I'm honestly surprised that more people haven't tried this as well. Looks like this could provide a good solid 2"+ lift on a budget with all matching parts and not having to cherry pick from different vehicles.

I'll post back with results, eventually.

 

[Scramble]

The reason we use the TRD Tundra fronts vs non TRD Tundra & Sequoia is that they are progressive coils. Great for on & off road & can handle the extra weight of steel bumpers & aftermarket skid plates. If your not adding weight the non TRD coils might work fine.

 

[AntleredRuin]

The reason we use the TRD Tundra fronts vs non TRD Tundra & Sequoia is that they are progressive coils. Great for on & off road & can handle the extra weight of steel bumpers & aftermarket skid plates. If your not adding weight the non TRD coils might work fine.

I knew there was a more technical reason, but I forgot it, so thanks.
So still, standard Tundra and Sequoia setups could be perfect for the occasional, soft-core :girl: off-roader.
Long shot, but to anyone's knowledge, did Sequoias come with the TRD package? (I know they were never marketed for true-offroading)

 

[Scramble]

I knew there was a more technical reason, but I forgot it, so thanks.
So still, standard Tundra and Sequoia setups could be perfect for the occasional, soft-core :girl: off-roader.
Long shot, but to anyone's knowledge, did Sequoias come with the TRD package? (I know they were never marketed for true-offroading)

I've never seen a TRD Sequoia. Slap a TRD sticker on the side like some guys do here & call it a day! LOL

 

[Scramble]

2018 TRD Sport

Well they have one now for 2018!

2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport front three quarter - Motor Trend

 

[tystaco]

Well they have one now for 2018!

2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport front three quarter - Motor Trend

I can't be the only one that finds that thing hideous.

 

[Xntrik7]

I can't be the only one that finds that thing hideous.

Pretty dang unattractive!

 

[Weagle2]

Looks like an old Dodge Durango

 

[AntleredRuin]

Looks like a tall pig

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[pauldub]

And it's only $30K less than a Land Cruiser

 

[97t4r81]

I tried to squeeze those sequoia coils in, but the spring was wider than the upper perch by like an inch. The yard I frequent let me buy knowing I was putting texas into Rhode Island, so I was able to return no issue. The rate and height of the sequoia coils would be great for our rigs, but not worth the mod, because of availability of better coils that fit.