02 sequoia build

[Squatchfoot87]

Just got this a couple months ago and wanted this to be my entry vehicle for starting my overland adventures. Changed all fluids and now going to be doing the center diff mod and poly bushings for the steering rack next. Thanks to my wife, overland bound and lifestyle overland for inspiring me to get into this.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Great starting platform. I’ve got a 2000 4Runner and thing the extra room and space would be welcome. When building my 4Runner my first thoughts were protection, protection, protection in no particular order. Day one I removed the running boards. Think of that as a zero budget lift. They will only get in your way in the future. I would suggest rock sliders and belly protection. The Sequoia is larger than my 4Runner and may run into situations that you don’t fit or rub your belly. Protect that soft belly before you accidentally hurt something.

P.S. Love the color too.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

My Zero budget lift.




PS Love the Color Too! ;)

 

[JohnMatagi]

Just got this a couple months ago and wanted this to be my entry vehicle for starting my overland adventures. Changed all fluids and now going to be doing the center diff mod and poly bushings for the steering rack next. Thanks to my wife, overland bound and lifestyle overland for inspiring me to get into this.

I actually have two. Ones the grocery getter and the other is my hobby. I just finished putting the 2.5 inch OME lift on the gold one. It rides great and I like the extra height. I added lights, Wilco tire and fuel carrier and a push bar. This is a great rig to work on. Looking forward to getting out and about.

 

[Squatchfoot87]

Wow what a difference after the running boards! Yeah I went with a Sequoia because we have 3 kids. Im going to look into rock sliders and skid plates before hitting the trail just wanted to make sure she is good and healthy. Im doing all the work myself and really get to know "Henry"....my daughter picked the name lol. Sandpoint Steve its really funny but we just moved from CDA last year to here in south carolina. Wish I was starting then we may have been able to hit a trail or two. John its funny you have 2 sequoias I do to i got my sequoia and the wife ended up want one so we got her a 16 sequoia platinum...mama always gets the best lol. I can't wait to hot the trails and explore, one of my favorite things to do.

 

[JohnMatagi]

Great minds think alike! I am a big fan of the first gen body style, the second gen is slowly growing on me. I have made several attempts to get rock sliders. I can’t get a call back from Brute Force Fab. I really like their product. If you find rock sliders I’d love to know...

 

[NiteSky]

Great minds think alike! I am a big fan of the first gen body style, the second gen is slowly growing on me. I have made several attempts to get rock sliders. I can’t get a call back from Brute Force Fab. I really like their product. If you find rock sliders I’d love to know...

Did you ever hear back from Brute Force? I'm curious cause I'm also interested in their sliders and front bumper.

 

[JohnMatagi]

Just made contact with Brute Force and it was a great conversation. They are busy and wait times are related to the demand. I could hear the work being done in the background. I’ll be making my deposit for an order!!!

 

[NiteSky]

Just made contact with Brute Force and it was a great conversation. They are busy and wait times are related to the demand. I could hear the work being done in the background. I’ll be making my deposit for an order!!!

Oh that’s great!! I love the first gen sequoias. Great platform to be building off of! What is the center diff mod you mentioned in an earlier post?