Buddha.
Finally in expo white.
I was sure you were incorrect so I looked into it. You are correct.
1st Gen Sequoia vs GMT800 Suburban Advice
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Frogprince
Observer
I am just throwing out there. Look for a GMT400 K2500 with the 7.4 in the burb flavor.
I purchased one after owning a FJ62 Land Cruiser and came to the realization that it wouldn't haul my wife, daughter (car seat), and the dog with camping gear. So I sold it and purchased a Suburban and have been using it.
I get in the teens for mileage, can tow up to 11,000 lbs and have space for days. I need to get better at how much gear we are bringing. Only advantage over the later GMT800 is cost. I really wanted to go with an 8.1L but I was able to pick mine up in Portland for $3k. I have had to do a fuel pump, fix the A/C and new tires. It has been a solid truck
I purchased one after owning a FJ62 Land Cruiser and came to the realization that it wouldn't haul my wife, daughter (car seat), and the dog with camping gear. So I sold it and purchased a Suburban and have been using it.
I get in the teens for mileage, can tow up to 11,000 lbs and have space for days. I need to get better at how much gear we are bringing. Only advantage over the later GMT800 is cost. I really wanted to go with an 8.1L but I was able to pick mine up in Portland for $3k. I have had to do a fuel pump, fix the A/C and new tires. It has been a solid truck
toylandcruiser
Expedition Leader
the 4.7 doesnt require premium
Buddha.
Finally in expo white.
That's how I thought it worked but then I found this.
Autotrac 4x4 operation
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60beforetruck
Active member
I have a 06 seqouia and a 03 2500 suburban. SUBURBAN!
More room, LS base motor, and same aftermarket suspension as 2500 trucks. Yes the auto track transfer case is not the best. I just leave it out off auto 4x4.
You can fit a full size mattress in the back and have a 8' long roof rack for a roof top tent for kids.
Suburban gets my vote.
More room, LS base motor, and same aftermarket suspension as 2500 trucks. Yes the auto track transfer case is not the best. I just leave it out off auto 4x4.
You can fit a full size mattress in the back and have a 8' long roof rack for a roof top tent for kids.
Suburban gets my vote.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Nope it doesn’t officially but I can tell you it runs much better on 91 and several friends with the 4.7 have the same experience. It rattles like a box of rattle snakes on 87 when your pushing 2500+rpm. Run premium and its smooth no rattling. The owners manual doesn’t require it but suggests it.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Just test drove the 2019 5.3L 8spd Yukon slt and 6.2L 10spd Denali. The SLT has the classic Suburban floaty ride which isn’t a bad thing persay but hasn’t really been my cup of tea. The Sequoia ride quality is more controlled less floaty boat feel. That much I can say!! The Denali with Active ride suspension was a very different animal no floaty boat ride effect. The 6.2 10spd combo. Yeah that and the Active ride suspension makes the yukon a totally different machine to drive down the highway.
Will be taking the wife to test drive the Denali. 2019’s are going for below invoice as dealers shed inventory for the new IRS 2020 models
Will be taking the wife to test drive the Denali. 2019’s are going for below invoice as dealers shed inventory for the new IRS 2020 models
If your comparing the sequoia and the suburban you dont have to limit yourself to the gmt 800. For a comparable price you could go newer and look at the gmt900 1500 burbs. For savings and reliability there are a lot of gmt400 burbs out there with the 5.7 vortecs. Its not an LS motor but they are one of the most reliable engines out there.
As mentioned the 2500s are beefier and generally better if your hauling or towing often. Gmt400 2500s are easy to find and with the 4l80e trans in all 2500s with the 5.7 or 7.4 they are a bargain at the going rate. When I was looking I saw dozens of very clean gmt400 2500s with just over 100k for around $3-4000. I wanted a barn door and most were tailgates. I found a gmt800 barn door 2500 with an 8.1 with well under a100k but I paid a premium for it, and couldnt be happier. It will do anything I need and makes me smile everytime I push the skinny pedal.
As mentioned the 2500s are beefier and generally better if your hauling or towing often. Gmt400 2500s are easy to find and with the 4l80e trans in all 2500s with the 5.7 or 7.4 they are a bargain at the going rate. When I was looking I saw dozens of very clean gmt400 2500s with just over 100k for around $3-4000. I wanted a barn door and most were tailgates. I found a gmt800 barn door 2500 with an 8.1 with well under a100k but I paid a premium for it, and couldnt be happier. It will do anything I need and makes me smile everytime I push the skinny pedal.
With a 02 its 50/50 on the 4l85e. Look for the MN8 rpo code in the glove box. 4l80e is MT1.
45Kevin
Adventurer
I have never owned a Sequoia, but I drove a 1998 'Burb 1500 with the 6.5TD for many years.
The 1500 with the diesel has 8 lug running gear.
They made the 'burb with the diesel until 2003 I think and once you relocate the PCM (cheap mod) they are bullet proof.
And economical. I got mid-20's on the highway, mid to high teens towing (6000-7000#s) and much better mileage off road than any gasser.
I also ran it on veggie oil quite a lot. That cut fuel cost even more, and the exhaust smelled like french fries. LOL
And room. I had a an old Sunbeam motorcycle in the back and still had room to sleep.
And with the G80 LSD it did very well off road as well.
They are somewhat rare but if you have time to wait watch Craigslist and E-bay and you will see nice ones come up for sale occasionally.
The 1500 with the diesel has 8 lug running gear.
They made the 'burb with the diesel until 2003 I think and once you relocate the PCM (cheap mod) they are bullet proof.
And economical. I got mid-20's on the highway, mid to high teens towing (6000-7000#s) and much better mileage off road than any gasser.
I also ran it on veggie oil quite a lot. That cut fuel cost even more, and the exhaust smelled like french fries. LOL
And room. I had a an old Sunbeam motorcycle in the back and still had room to sleep.
And with the G80 LSD it did very well off road as well.
They are somewhat rare but if you have time to wait watch Craigslist and E-bay and you will see nice ones come up for sale occasionally.
toylandcruiser
Expedition Leader
all ive ever ran in my gx470 is 87 and it makes zero rattle noises.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Gx doesn’t get tuned like the Sequoia. The GX gets a lazy tune as does the LC. The Sequoia tune is far more aggressive. The 4.7 in the Sequoia is a different animal than the GX and LC regarding tune. Toyota turned up the wick on the Sequoia to compete with the Suburban.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
2005 -2007 Toyota boosted the tune on the 4.7 to 282hp vs the GX and LC get the 260hp tune. Trust me there is a difference and the 2005-2007 Sequoia get the premium recommendation in the owners manual.
tbisaacs
Adventurer
You can’t go wrong with either. I loved the space of my suburban and how cheap it was to own. I’ve also got friends with over 300k miles on their 4.7s (and original transmission).
It’s Worth noting that Sequoia has coils up front. I replaced every bushing and added 5100s when I had my suburban and it still rode like it was on wagon wheels.
As others pointed out the drive by wire plus whacky gearing of the 4L60 did not make for an enjoyable experience on anything moderately technical off road.
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It’s Worth noting that Sequoia has coils up front. I replaced every bushing and added 5100s when I had my suburban and it still rode like it was on wagon wheels.
As others pointed out the drive by wire plus whacky gearing of the 4L60 did not make for an enjoyable experience on anything moderately technical off road.
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