Hi all,
Having 5 kids now, we are in the market for a Sequoia in order to take our whole family on outings in the mountains and towing a boat.
I'm not a beginner when it comes to 1st gen Tundras, having done a lot of work on my 2005 Tundra that came with some issues. If you're on Expedition Portal then you've probably seen me over there. I've dealt with most of the common issues for 1st gens on my Tundra so I know mostly what to look for on Sequoias (timing belt, radiator, manifolds, CV axles, LBJ's, etc).
Today I went and looked at a 2006 SR5, with 140,000 miles on it. The truck was in surprisingly good shape. Not a scratch or dent anywhere to be seen, and the interior was near perfect.
The good:
-Timing belt and water pump replaced at 115K miles with Aisin kit
-LBJ's replaced in 2007 (I'm assuming recall). No signs of grease around them now
-No exhaust tick
-UBJ's not leaking
-both CV axles appear new-ish, no grease to be seen and no tears
-All fluids appear new (PS fluid was perfect)
-Started in California, spent 9 yrs in WA
-Serviced every 5K miles at a dealership
-Smooth driving
-Smooth braking
-4HI and center diff lock works
-Towing package
The "meh"
-No leather. I kind of prefer leather with young kids because it's so much easier to clean up.
-No rear entertainment system. Again, with young kids this is a life-saver. Anyone have any experience installing aftermarket RES components?
-No sunroof. Not really a necessity, but in place of it the truck has a funky overhead console with like 5 glasses holders. Waste of space. Anyone removed this before?
-Mild rust on the frame. The frame rails look mostly good, the rear diff is moderate, and some other places are moderate. Overall it is better than my truck was. I will need to get under it, clean everything up, and paint it.
-Rear window actuator needs to be replaced. The dealership already has it ordered
-4LO doesn't engage. I suspect it has never been put in 4LO its entire life. Probably need to clean the actuator contacts.
A couple questions for you Sequoia guys
1.) Towing with stock rear springs? Do I need to be looking for airbags instead? I'll probably replace suspension with OME all the way around and uniball UCA's up front.
2.) Replacement options for rear subwoofer?
3.) Can I fit 16" wheels over the calipers or do the Sequoias have larger rotors than the Tundras? I prefer 16" for more rubber. I have a set of 285/75-16 Duratracs that I took off my Tundra.
4.) They are asking $8,991. Thoughts on the price for what I listed above? Tundra pricing was totally different than Sequoias. For a SR5 I would think that it should be a bit lower.
Thanks for the advice!
-Kevin
Having 5 kids now, we are in the market for a Sequoia in order to take our whole family on outings in the mountains and towing a boat.
I'm not a beginner when it comes to 1st gen Tundras, having done a lot of work on my 2005 Tundra that came with some issues. If you're on Expedition Portal then you've probably seen me over there. I've dealt with most of the common issues for 1st gens on my Tundra so I know mostly what to look for on Sequoias (timing belt, radiator, manifolds, CV axles, LBJ's, etc).
Today I went and looked at a 2006 SR5, with 140,000 miles on it. The truck was in surprisingly good shape. Not a scratch or dent anywhere to be seen, and the interior was near perfect.
The good:
-Timing belt and water pump replaced at 115K miles with Aisin kit
-LBJ's replaced in 2007 (I'm assuming recall). No signs of grease around them now
-No exhaust tick
-UBJ's not leaking
-both CV axles appear new-ish, no grease to be seen and no tears
-All fluids appear new (PS fluid was perfect)
-Started in California, spent 9 yrs in WA
-Serviced every 5K miles at a dealership
-Smooth driving
-Smooth braking
-4HI and center diff lock works
-Towing package
The "meh"
-No leather. I kind of prefer leather with young kids because it's so much easier to clean up.
-No rear entertainment system. Again, with young kids this is a life-saver. Anyone have any experience installing aftermarket RES components?
-No sunroof. Not really a necessity, but in place of it the truck has a funky overhead console with like 5 glasses holders. Waste of space. Anyone removed this before?
-Mild rust on the frame. The frame rails look mostly good, the rear diff is moderate, and some other places are moderate. Overall it is better than my truck was. I will need to get under it, clean everything up, and paint it.
-Rear window actuator needs to be replaced. The dealership already has it ordered
-4LO doesn't engage. I suspect it has never been put in 4LO its entire life. Probably need to clean the actuator contacts.
A couple questions for you Sequoia guys
1.) Towing with stock rear springs? Do I need to be looking for airbags instead? I'll probably replace suspension with OME all the way around and uniball UCA's up front.
2.) Replacement options for rear subwoofer?
3.) Can I fit 16" wheels over the calipers or do the Sequoias have larger rotors than the Tundras? I prefer 16" for more rubber. I have a set of 285/75-16 Duratracs that I took off my Tundra.
4.) They are asking $8,991. Thoughts on the price for what I listed above? Tundra pricing was totally different than Sequoias. For a SR5 I would think that it should be a bit lower.
Thanks for the advice!
-Kevin