2005 sequoia build and adventures aka “turd crappley”

[Smileyshaun]

The main reason I wanted coilovers is the ease of if I need to change springs and the adjustability. If I’m fully loaded I can bump it up a little

 

[Smileyshaun]

I hope to stay right about 2” after the winch is on then do some trimming and the body lift to clear the new tires

 

[Smileyshaun]

So much better

 

[Jim SoG]

Sexy.....

 

[Smileyshaun]

This will all be random and not all sequoia but I finally started getting pics of my camera

 

[Smileyshaun]

 

[Smileyshaun]

 

[Smileyshaun]

 

[Smileyshaun]

Body lift is on , my god that was a bitch . It’s not perfect and have some Stuff to readjust and fiddle with but now there’s plenty of room to tuck the winch into the bumper and it looks more proportionate

 

[ObiShawnKenobi]

First off if you get the name reference from my favorite tv show without looking it up your awesome !!

This will be my second sequoia I’ve owned , loved the first one and regretted selling it so I got another after bouncing around so many vehicles . I say it every time but not a lot lined up for a “build” just going to Concentrate on creature comfort’s and storage for now and just getting out and driving it and exploring .

it’s a 05 limited with rear air suspension , leather , non working dvd player and blown jbl speakers .

purchased aug-16-21
178908 miles
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Love the name.

 

[Smileyshaun]

Winch is on and wired up , need to add some bracing but the steel yard was closed by the time I got around to figuring things out . Hope to get it stuck in the snow this weekend and try it out .

 

[Jim SoG]

Wow very nice! How hard is it to take off the front end? DId you need to buy clips and such for reinstall?

 

[Smileyshaun]

Wow very nice! How hard is it to take off the front end? DId you need to buy clips and such for reinstall?

10 clips , 14 bolts . All the clips came out easy and only had to replace a couple . I picked up this kit years ago and it’s been super handy .

 

[Jim SoG]

Sweet, thanks for the kit tip!

 

[Smileyshaun]

Had some fun playing up in the snow coilovers and winch worked great but need to step up in tires size looks like the sequoia slipped leg day , pulled some stuck people out , had some good wine with the little lady and saw a amazing sunset . Somehow in the day I messed my back and shoulder up something fierce now I’m hobbling around like a 100 year old . How does that song go “ I’m to young to feel this damm old .

 

[Smileyshaun]

Well things have been slow , messed up my shoulder so been kinda gimpy but feeling a little better so after work I got the storage drawer split in 2 , trimmed it down a inch , put a fancy faceplate on it and got it carpeted .

 

[Jim SoG]

Looks great......

 

[Smileyshaun]

Nice little overnighted with the lady , couple feet of snow to get to our spot but worth it for the sound of a rushing creek and solitude from anybody

 

[Feral2designs]

Winch is on and wired up , need to add some bracing but the steel yard was closed by the time I got around to figuring things out . Hope to get it stuck in the snow this weekend and try it out . View attachment 220963View attachment 220964

What did you use to make the plate to mount the the wench on

 

[Jim SoG]

Nice spot you got there.......

Jim