OldManTan 1st Gen Sequioa

[OldManTanSequoia]

There aren't a ton of us around and I have a bad habit of udating these kinds of things, but I figured I'd at least get the basics rounded out since we've had the truck 4 years now.

2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4x4 (leather interior, no sunroof)

Exterior
BruteForceFab (BFF) front bumper
BFF Kickout Rock Sliders (welded)
BFF rear bumper with modified single swingarm

-10lb propane mount​

-Fold Down Table​

-2x 5gal rotopax​

-spare tire carrier​

Skid Row

-Front Skid​

-Oil Skid​

-Transmission Skid​

Full Length Fuel Skid Plate
Trimmed Front Fenders and factory arches
100 Series Snorkel
OCD Roof Rack
ARB Front lights
RC Front and rear bumper square LED Lights
Custom LED headlight Retrofit

Interior
Exterior Light controller mounted in upper console
RamMounts Phone Holder on driver grab handle
RamMounts iPad mount
Midlands MX575 GMRS
BRO seat panel
BRO Wife storage
2x interior fire extinguishers
middle and rear seat delete
Raingler Attic Mesh Storage
Raingler Rear Barrier Mesh
Custom Aux power:

-100aH LiPO4 battery​

-50a DC-DC charger​

-2000W Inverter​

-Bluetooth Controls​

-Aux lighting controls​

Dometic CFX75 Fridge
Custom rear drawer system

Suspension
SoloMotorsports 14" Long Travel (strapped to 13" currently)
DuroBump Stops
Swapped to 04+ Gusseted Spindles
Polybushed Steering Rack
333 Fab rack clamp
80 series Dobinson 6" MMR Rear Shocks
200 series Ironman 4x4 rear springs
Timbren Rear Bump Stops

Wheels/Tires/Brakes
17x8.5 -6 Weds Hase Spec 2
37x12.5 R17 Yokohama X-MT
ARP Extended Wheel studs
GX460 Front Brake Conversion
High Carbon Rotors
Hawks LTS Pads

Drivetrain
CDL Switch Mod
ARB twin compressor
ARB Front Air Locker
ARB Rear Air Locker
Nitro 4.88 gears
ECG sleeve
ECG pinion collars
Modified CV Axles for angle

Recovery/First Aid
Smittybilt XR3 12k Synthetic Winch
Factor55:

Faltlink E​

Soft Shackles x 3​

Fairlead 1.0​

Treesaver​

30' Tow Strap​

RRP​

Shorty Strap x 2​

MyMedic:

MyFak Large​

MyFak​

Sidekick​

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Engine
150a alternator upgrade (upgraded lead wire as well)
Replaced all rotating assembly minus water pump and power steering pump
Custom oil catch can
New OE Starter
New Denso Radiator
New hoses
Extended differential, trans, t-case breather hoses
Extended headlight and corner light breather/vent ports
New OE Water outlet housing
New NGK Plugs
Motul RBF
Motul ATF (trans and P/S fluid)


Wishlist:
TC Heim LBJs w/double sheer outer tie rods
King Rear Shocks (11” travel)
Califab trailing arms
King bumps (front)
Renogy AI1 monitor
Simplify camp cooking
Install Solar Panels
T-Case HD Skid
Replace trailing arms brackets
Double sheer UCA

Modification has been made to the front firewall and rear wheel arches to properly fit and stuff the 37" tires. Not a straight bolt on.


I'm sure I've forgotten a good bit, but that's the jist of it. I've got a few repairs to make to the body over the last few years of travel for this years trips (broken passenger mirror, damaged driver door, and crushed rear hatch) along with some other maintenance.

I'll also post photos later tonight.

 

[OldManTanSequoia]

A few photos from last year.

 

[OldManTanSequoia]

Interior stuff.

 

[Chambly]

Love the rig!

What would you say have been the best mods done to it so far?

 

[Kpack]

Love the 1st gen Sequoias. High on my list to get and build. I really like what you've done so far with yours.

A couple of questions:
1.) How are you liking the 37's and 4.88 gears? I'm looking at upping to at least 35's on my 1G Tundra and am not opposed to 37's. But need to figure out what gearing to shoot for. Currently running stock 3.91 on 33's....runs fine but not a lot of torque. Was considering 4.56 for 35's but would be too low for 37's.
2.) How much modification did you make on the firewall for 37's?
3.) Liking the Solo long travel kit? Again considering moving up from mid travel to long travel. Any issues fitting on tight trails with the wide stance? Dedicated 4x4 trails in the NW are pretty tight.
4.) What tablet mount are you using?

 

[OldManTanSequoia]

Love the rig!

What would you say have been the best mods done to it so far?

Sorry for the super late reply, been quite busy.

Since we dispersed camp pretty much without exception the fridge has been #1 by far followed up with a proper aux power system.

Second would easily be the CDL switch and lockers.

Third fitting 35”+ tires and letting the truck do the work with less skinny pedal.

 

[OldManTanSequoia]

Love the 1st gen Sequoias. High on my list to get and build. I really like what you've done so far with yours.

A couple of questions:
1.) How are you liking the 37's and 4.88 gears? I'm looking at upping to at least 35's on my 1G Tundra and am not opposed to 37's. But need to figure out what gearing to shoot for. Currently running stock 3.91 on 33's....runs fine but not a lot of torque. Was considering 4.56 for 35's but would be too low for 37's.
2.) How much modification did you make on the firewall for 37's?
3.) Liking the Solo long travel kit? Again considering moving up from mid travel to long travel. Any issues fitting on tight trails with the wide stance? Dedicated 4x4 trails in the NW are pretty tight.
4.) What tablet mount are you using?

1) the 37s and 4.88 put it at about stock gearing. This is fine but you do feel a bit underpowered and need to watch trans temps. We’re about to install an even larger Derale 10000 cooler to get temps where I’d prefer them: 135-150 at all times.

2) lots to the front and rear. Still some teething issues and could use having the control arm moved an inch or so forward to help. Waiting on Solo to finish their newer design LT LCAs.

3) I’ve loved it, but badly need to match the rears and get all the shocks tuned to the weight of the truck. If you plan to do lowers and uppers it’s worth doing. Takes a little getting used to driving on highways but still feels great.

4) RAM Mounts makes one. I’ve enjoyed it greatly as has the wife on longer trips.

 

[OldManTanSequoia]

Few minorish updates. We ended up going back to a RTT as we camped and went out the least in years using the ground tent. I’d have preferred to have saved the weight but the pros of a good RTT were to worth it to us and our style of camping. Went with the new Alucab 3R and couldn’t be happier (one of the less weighty options too).

Also managed to get the Total Chaos lower ball joint heim kit with double sheer heim steering. This has been a big one and has really taken up all the slop in the steering when also paired with the 333 rack mount.


We’re prepping for our big trip out to Colorado later this year and have quite a bit more to do. Managed to rework the A/C system so far, but have new fenders, truck respray, interior cleanup/remodel, and solar panels to add, as well as some diagnosis of the front locker (stopped working) and some other maintenance to be performed.

 

[OldManTanSequoia]

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[dierkz]

That's a totally cool rig!

 

[OldManTanSequoia]

Prepping the truck for the next 6+ years of off-roading.
First step, removing the interior for a super deep clean, removal of unnecessary items (rear seat belts etc…), as well as getting the wiring laid out more cleanly. Got the interior removed minus the headliner (next weekend) and went ahead with a deep shampoo of the carpets. Didn’t get every stain out, but got a lot of nasty that had built up over the last 23 years. Also found out that both rear speakers were blown and had been unplugged so…guess I’m getting all new speakers for the truck now as well. With everything removed I’ll also plan to replace the body mount bushings, probably need to hit up JoeJoe for that one.
Waiting for the new fenders to arrive so I can start prepping those, and when the headliner comes out I can start the sound deadening, installing the solar panels, wiring for them and the AluCab, and also run the wires for the new WolfBox rear camera. Got lots of work and 6 weeks left to do with more work.

 

[smokeysevin]

Who does the body mount bushings?

Sean