I don’t recall you mentioning it so I apologize if I’m being redundant but for the rear dome light, check fuses. I don’t know anything specifically about Sequoias but you’d be surprised at how many electrical issues are easily fixed by swapping a dead fuse.
Legit got the itch to buy one because of your Sequoia videos last year. Ended up getting an 06 and just bought the “LLOD” lift kit from 1st Gen Offroad. LBJs, heater Ts, Timing belt, GX 460 brake upgrade done so far. Love this thing 😅
You may well know this and just didn't mention it. There are a couple of plastic T connectors on the heater hoses that get brittle and break causing a loss of coolant and overheating that will stop you in your tracks. Cheap, easy fix to stop what could be a big problem. Plenty of TH-cam videos on it. Also, if the original radiator is still in there, it should be changed before a failure leads to coolant in the transmission. With that, you will have covered al of the Sequoia weak points. Proud Gen1 Tree owner and these things are beasts, but often unnoticed, as you say. They are kind of an offensive lineman in football. Big and strong but not really flashy.
Nice walkthrough. I’m almost “done” building mine, and the car seat thing is annoying where it has to be in the middle or behind me, the driver. But luckily there is a ton of space! Mines a 2005 with 313k miles and wish I had a white one 😅 Black shows all the scratches lol
i love these 1st gen sequoia! I'm thinking about trading my 3rd gen 4runner for an 05-06 4wd.. I needed the power and space.. 3rd gen is just too slow.. only if 3rd gen 4runner came with a v8..
Nice build? Am a nob 2 all this. Have my 07 Seq since the beginning n has always has 265 65 r17 michelin defender ltx for daily drives and not off roading. What tire do you like for daily road commute in this rig.... If I was off roading.. would love 2 gwt those Toyo ATs. Also...can the rear gate w the spoiler open up All the way with that sweet Prinsu rack on top?
Hi, I’ve been trying to decide between a 4Runner and an Outback Wilderness. What kept you from a 4Runner if you ever looked at them? Congrats on the house, baby and your success.
If you want MPG’s and Forrest trails go Outback. If you want to do Black Bear Pass go 4Runner. I had a 22 4Runner but sold it because of the MPG’s, worst decision of my life. I bought my friend’s 2005 Outback XT manual with a 1” lift but I didn’t realize there was so much wrong with it. Trying my best to get another 5th Gen before they put the turbo 4-cylinder in the 6th Gen
@@J.Young808 yeah I’m torn between mpg and just something that’ll go anywhere ie, GX, 4Runner, Tacoma, etc. I’ve had plenty of Subarus which have been good. Looking at Toyota reliability now.
I have a 2006 4wd SR5 w/175,000miles and wanted to know if your Sequoia has a shudder or slight transmission surge while idling like at a stop light ? p.s. with the 3rd row seats in and the 2nd row folded down, the Seq is great for naps !
I've inquired about that on my rig and it's something to do with a change in vacuum pressure. The brake booster uses engine vacuum, and when the A/C compressor kicks on, it affects the amount of vacuum going to the booster. Don't know if it's indicative of a problem or if it's just the way it is. Mine's been doing it for a while and still stops fine.
I'm thinking about getting a first-generation sequoia. What do you guys think a reasonable price for one of these is, with around 200k miles? Unfortunately, it's hard to find any with mileage lower than that.
@@jezreelkirby1988 I've been holding off waiting for a deal like that...I'm in Charlotte NC checking the market everyday for the last few weeks. We will see!
I’m looking at one tomorrow 2007 sr5 55000. Very clean inside and out the guy is asking for 15k but is willing to negotiate. Been trying to see prices but can seem to gage if that’s a good price.
I bought one because of your video. I love mine! 280,000mi and running really strong. I changed LBJ’s and timing belt in the first week of ownership to make it last even longer.
just bought a sequoia about a month ago and ordered your lift from 1stgen (modified it a bit) but he was awesome to work with. excited to install it within the next week
You can fix the storage cover in the rear by hitting it with a heat gun and putting clothespins on it as it cools which will reengage the clips to where they'll catch again
2003 with 260K. Replaced coils packs last year. Replaced oil filter housing o-rings. Going on 2nd timing belt. Replaced drivers seat upholstery. Purrs like a kitten. Best tool I own.
im looking at a 2004 with 84 thousand miles seems well kept. im assuming u recommend it lol. my only question is i have 3 kids do u think it’s big enough?
Adhesive velcro: Use the felt half of stick-on velcro strips to the black bumpers on the lower side of the hatch. This will wedge the hatch more securely against the latch. I put tiny squares of felt under the center console lid bumpers to tighten that up as well. Also I've used a velcro to secure the cover on the rear storage area because the plastic clips are old and tired. Kitchen lights: I've replaced the map/entry/dome lights with LEDs but another rear cargo light solution are under-cabinet kitchen lights. Most are rechargeable through USB, nice and bright, low profile, and can be used as an emergency work light/flashlight since most mount by velcro or magnetic plates. Trash Bag: Those loops on the side are meant for plastic grocery bags. Speaking of grocery bags, make a trash bag by looping one handle of a bag through the slide out cup holder in the dash. I've put on Amazon special headlights on my truck when I bought it and they lasted 6 years before turning yellow and hazing over. Replacing them again in a few days. I've tried TurtleWax restoration kit and it lasted for 6 months.
Its got the land cruiser engine, Tundra frame and drive train. She is a sleeping beast. I have one, and with the v8 engine, I walk tacoma's climbing up hill. Love my sequoia, its like the size of the new 4runner, but with a v8, and still has more room.
My girlfriend and I are looking at either one of these or a GX for her car. She's getting tired of driving my third gen taco and the third gen 4Runner is mine. Love the black and white look.
I have an '05 Sequoia with 200K miles. It is dead silent for squeaks and rattles, even over washboard roads. I'm still on the original rear latch! Thanks for sharing!
I Bought a low mileage, one owner 2007 Sequoia back in 2016. I love this truck currently only 85k miles. Everything about this truck runs smoothly and no rattles! Only thing that I don't like is no dipstick for the transmission fluid so more of a pain to change that.
Congrats on the house occupancy! Huge milestone. I daily a 1st Gen. Ltd. 4WD. I absolutely love my truck. Wife drives a Lexus GX 460 and she wouldn't trade it except for her old 2004 4Runner Sport. That was our 1st Toyota. I had a manual 2009 Corolla XRS for a commuter. Little ... but zippy and great MPG!
Great video, underrated rig for multiple applications. I have a 2005 Sr5 haul 8 people, gear, fold seats slide in plywood. Will tow large trailer, recently hauled my brother’s Prius. 4.7L V8 and drivetrain is fantastic.
Hey Mike! Great update. Can you link the key fobs and the programming you followed? My tree didn't come with fobs, and I've tried several amazon specials and online how to's with no luck man. Really don't want to pay the dealership because they are like $150 each plus programming
Dude I need the remote program directions, I've had a remote but can't find the proper directions. But my truck is from Gulf States Toyota they installed Secure Key Plus alarms in them.
Those Toyo are worst tires. Bought them for my 21 Tacoma off-road and are really noisy, wear uneven, and are just garbage. I should've just got her a pair of wild peak at3 or discovery at3
I have a 2000 Tundra 4x4 access cab with under 200k miles ,These first gen Tundra's and Sequoia's are great vehicles Toyota should have built them for a few more years.
Nice to hear that it's going well. The Sequoia just moved to the top of the pile for my next car. Found out two weeks ago that I can't comfortably fit my 6'6" self in a 4Runner. My wife and I want 4 wheel drive capability to extend our camping adventures and there are considerations for starting a family, too. There aren't a lot choices that check the boxes we want. Prices are still a little hard for me to wrap my head around, though.
Will you be adding be a bull bar with lights to the sequoia perhaps blacking out the grill and mirrors ???? Would definitely love to see more edc and gear stuff too
I sold a sequoia to go to a 200 series...I get going the other direction. Landcruiser snobs would love to have you believe there's no other way to live life. I miss my sequoia and no car payment...shame on you LC owners! My sequoia didn't have rattles but horrible sunroof noise!
My 2005 sequoia also rattles. And I too am ocd about interior noises. I've removed some panels and added some sound deadening. But getting rid of interior noises with the panels is a difficult task. I think you would have to put something like a small weather strip along the plastic edge where it butts up against the sheet metal. The sequoia is also a vibrate'y vehicle. My theory is that the sheet metal is too thin for the size and weight of the body as it sits on rubber body mounts. And there's no body mounts under the center of the body along the sides
I have the latch bypass and interior release on my Sequoia! I use it for camping and sleep in the back, and it's been a GODSEND to have the interior release! My handle hadn't broken but I had to bully/yank at it with both hands to get it to open
I have at3 and noisy on highway, by any chance have you ever had steering shake mine does it and took it to shops and toyota dealer and they cant find crap!
At 20 plus years bones start too, super smooth in the backroads
I don’t recall you mentioning it so I apologize if I’m being redundant but for the rear dome light, check fuses. I don’t know anything specifically about Sequoias but you’d be surprised at how many electrical issues are easily fixed by swapping a dead fuse.
Legit got the itch to buy one because of your Sequoia videos last year. Ended up getting an 06 and just bought the “LLOD” lift kit from 1st Gen Offroad. LBJs, heater Ts, Timing belt, GX 460 brake upgrade done so far. Love this thing 😅
You may well know this and just didn't mention it. There are a couple of plastic T connectors on the heater hoses that get brittle and break causing a loss of coolant and overheating that will stop you in your tracks. Cheap, easy fix to stop what could be a big problem. Plenty of TH-cam videos on it. Also, if the original radiator is still in there, it should be changed before a failure leads to coolant in the transmission. With that, you will have covered al of the Sequoia weak points. Proud Gen1 Tree owner and these things are beasts, but often unnoticed, as you say. They are kind of an offensive lineman in football. Big and strong but not really flashy.
My 06 tundra is the same way with the back seat anchors.
10/10 would rock that Sequoia 🤘
Nice walkthrough. I’m almost “done” building mine, and the car seat thing is annoying where it has to be in the middle or behind me, the driver. But luckily there is a ton of space! Mines a 2005 with 313k miles and wish I had a white one 😅 Black shows all the scratches lol
Yours is quite nice, the only thing I don’t like is the front headlights.
@@donovanchilton5817 Thanks! The smoked ones? I just have regular headlights now. Too many issues with the other ones
Glad to hear the family is doing well! I love beaters - I kind of want to do a walk around video of my 2003 Corolla now it is 20 years old.
i love these 1st gen sequoia! I'm thinking about trading my 3rd gen 4runner for an 05-06 4wd.. I needed the power and space.. 3rd gen is just too slow.. only if 3rd gen 4runner came with a v8..
We’ve been well
I've never seen a weather tech cover that much ground! where did you pick that up at?
Nice build? Am a nob 2 all this. Have my 07 Seq since the beginning n has always has 265 65 r17 michelin defender ltx for daily drives and not off roading. What tire do you like for daily road commute in this rig....
If I was off roading.. would love 2 gwt those Toyo ATs.
Also...can the rear gate w the spoiler open up All the way with that sweet Prinsu rack on top?
Hi, I’ve been trying to decide between a 4Runner and an Outback Wilderness. What kept you from a 4Runner if you ever looked at them? Congrats on the house, baby and your success.
They're more expensive for less vehicle (on the used market anyway)
If you want MPG’s and Forrest trails go Outback. If you want to do Black Bear Pass go 4Runner. I had a 22 4Runner but sold it because of the MPG’s, worst decision of my life. I bought my friend’s 2005 Outback XT manual with a 1” lift but I didn’t realize there was so much wrong with it.
Trying my best to get another 5th Gen before they put the turbo 4-cylinder in the 6th Gen
@@LastLineOfDefense Appreciate the feedback.
@@J.Young808 yeah I’m torn between mpg and just something that’ll go anywhere ie, GX, 4Runner, Tacoma, etc. I’ve had plenty of Subarus which have been good. Looking at Toyota reliability now.
What headlights are those
Do you ever do gun content or make holsters anymore?
I do, yup. www.llod.us
did you perform the timing belt/water pump service yourself?
I have a 2006 4wd SR5 w/175,000miles and wanted to know if your Sequoia has a shudder or slight transmission surge while idling like at a stop light ?
p.s. with the 3rd row seats in and the 2nd row folded down, the Seq is great for naps !
Mine doesn't
I've inquired about that on my rig and it's something to do with a change in vacuum pressure. The brake booster uses engine vacuum, and when the A/C compressor kicks on, it affects the amount of vacuum going to the booster. Don't know if it's indicative of a problem or if it's just the way it is. Mine's been doing it for a while and still stops fine.
I'm thinking about getting a first-generation sequoia. What do you guys think a reasonable price for one of these is, with around 200k miles? Unfortunately, it's hard to find any with mileage lower than that.
I just bought an 04 with 140k and a lift and paint job for a little above 9k
@@jezreelkirby1988 I've been holding off waiting for a deal like that...I'm in Charlotte NC checking the market everyday for the last few weeks. We will see!
I’m looking at one tomorrow 2007 sr5 55000. Very clean inside and out the guy is asking for 15k but is willing to negotiate. Been trying to see prices but can seem to gage if that’s a good price.
They all rattle, lol.
More 1st gen videos! We need some legit 1st Gen. Tree TH-camrs with good production!
I bought one because of your video. I love mine! 280,000mi and running really strong. I changed LBJ’s and timing belt in the first week of ownership to make it last even longer.
I have a 2002 Sequoia with 298K miles. Only regular maintenance items so far - they sure were made well back then!
The original alternator on my '02 lasted to 310k followed closely behind by the original radiator. So be prepared for some things to start to age-out.
You look like Matt Ogus.
I've had the same thought for years too!
I’ve always thought this lol
Think of this every time I watch
Who said fuc is dat
They look really similar lol
just bought a sequoia about a month ago and ordered your lift from 1stgen (modified it a bit) but he was awesome to work with. excited to install it within the next week
You can fix the storage cover in the rear by hitting it with a heat gun and putting clothespins on it as it cools which will reengage the clips to where they'll catch again
ooooh, I gotta try this.
Congrats on the new house 🏡
Thank ya!
Dude, that's a sweet looking flannel.
2003 with 260K. Replaced coils packs last year. Replaced oil filter housing o-rings. Going on 2nd timing belt. Replaced drivers seat upholstery. Purrs like a kitten. Best tool I own.
im looking at a 2004 with 84 thousand miles seems well kept. im assuming u recommend it lol. my only question is i have 3 kids do u think it’s big enough?
@CainnechK you're joking right? The interior is one of the biggest. You will have no complaints on space.
My 2004 has been an awesome family hauler for the 10 years I've owned her. Every time I think about selling o just can't find anything better
Adhesive velcro: Use the felt half of stick-on velcro strips to the black bumpers on the lower side of the hatch. This will wedge the hatch more securely against the latch. I put tiny squares of felt under the center console lid bumpers to tighten that up as well. Also I've used a velcro to secure the cover on the rear storage area because the plastic clips are old and tired.
Kitchen lights: I've replaced the map/entry/dome lights with LEDs but another rear cargo light solution are under-cabinet kitchen lights. Most are rechargeable through USB, nice and bright, low profile, and can be used as an emergency work light/flashlight since most mount by velcro or magnetic plates.
Trash Bag: Those loops on the side are meant for plastic grocery bags. Speaking of grocery bags, make a trash bag by looping one handle of a bag through the slide out cup holder in the dash.
I've put on Amazon special headlights on my truck when I bought it and they lasted 6 years before turning yellow and hazing over. Replacing them again in a few days. I've tried TurtleWax restoration kit and it lasted for 6 months.
Iv got a 07 sequoia limited I love it. The center diff lock is great. And I never really use it low gear and ATRAC take me anywhere.
Timing belt and water pump. Same on my 97 4 runner
Ah yes... something for us poors 🤣
Its got the land cruiser engine, Tundra frame and drive train. She is a sleeping beast. I have one, and with the v8 engine, I walk tacoma's climbing up hill. Love my sequoia, its like the size of the new 4runner, but with a v8, and still has more room.
My girlfriend and I are looking at either one of these or a GX for her car. She's getting tired of driving my third gen taco and the third gen 4Runner is mine. Love the black and white look.
would you get this in sr5 model? found a nice clean low mileage for 7grand. not a limited though. Any big advantages?
Did you end up getting it? How many miles?
ended up getting another 3rd gen runner but def would've got it if it didn't sell so quick.@@michaelmango8524
I have an '05 Sequoia with 200K miles. It is dead silent for squeaks and rattles, even over washboard roads. I'm still on the original rear latch! Thanks for sharing!
I Bought a low mileage, one owner 2007 Sequoia back in 2016. I love this truck currently only 85k miles. Everything about this truck runs smoothly and no rattles! Only thing that I don't like is no dipstick for the transmission fluid so more of a pain to change that.
Congrats on the house occupancy! Huge milestone. I daily a 1st Gen. Ltd. 4WD. I absolutely love my truck. Wife drives a Lexus GX 460 and she wouldn't trade it except for her old 2004 4Runner Sport. That was our 1st Toyota. I had a manual 2009 Corolla XRS for a commuter. Little ... but zippy and great MPG!
All the reasons that I want one plus a new one, knowing that I can fit large material out the back window is golden, thanks!
Great video, underrated rig for multiple applications. I have a 2005 Sr5 haul 8 people, gear, fold seats slide in plywood. Will tow large trailer, recently hauled my brother’s Prius. 4.7L V8 and drivetrain is fantastic.
Thanks I appreciate it all
Am actually looking forward to buying a Toyota Sequoia firs gen soon
@ Sierra Leone
What do you do for work?
What are those lights you mounted in the garage??
I love my first gen tundra but i miss my first gen sequoia every day. Best truck i ever owned
Hey Mike! Great update. Can you link the key fobs and the programming you followed? My tree didn't come with fobs, and I've tried several amazon specials and online how to's with no luck man. Really don't want to pay the dealership because they are like $150 each plus programming
Yep definitely not a rich guy but he has Like 10 cars and a 3 car garage 😂
The latch kit is great. I put mine on about 4 months ago. My wife likes not having to reach so high to open the back.
Show the house update already! We so excited to see 😂. Cool rig tho 👍🤙
Ajt designs has a sweet aftermarket key shell too!
Dude I need the remote program directions, I've had a remote but can't find the proper directions. But my truck is from Gulf States Toyota they installed Secure Key Plus alarms in them.
Those Toyo are worst tires. Bought them for my 21 Tacoma off-road and are really noisy, wear uneven, and are just garbage. I should've just got her a pair of wild peak at3 or discovery at3
I have a 2000 Tundra 4x4 access cab with under 200k miles ,These first gen Tundra's and Sequoia's are great vehicles Toyota should have built them for a few more years.
Very cool, I love my 03
Nice to hear that it's going well. The Sequoia just moved to the top of the pile for my next car. Found out two weeks ago that I can't comfortably fit my 6'6" self in a 4Runner. My wife and I want 4 wheel drive capability to extend our camping adventures and there are considerations for starting a family, too. There aren't a lot choices that check the boxes we want. Prices are still a little hard for me to wrap my head around, though.
Yeah it's hard, there either ragged out high miles or decent miles really expensive lol
I have a 1st gen sequoia. Sitting on 35s, give it a gander at @the_twig_rig! Happy to answer any questions!
Sequoia is the answer! Queen size mattress will fit while retaining the 2nd row
Will you be adding be a bull bar with lights to the sequoia perhaps blacking out the grill and mirrors ???? Would definitely love to see more edc and gear stuff too
I sold a sequoia to go to a 200 series...I get going the other direction. Landcruiser snobs would love to have you believe there's no other way to live life. I miss my sequoia and no car payment...shame on you LC owners!
My sequoia didn't have rattles but horrible sunroof noise!
Nice cameo in the Polaris Expedition launch video.
Came here to say this! 🎉🎉🎉
Prinsu doesn't recognize 1st gen sequoias. Please drill down and let us know what you have, or what they have made for you. Thanks.
Can you share how you are funding the house build, car collection, and barn/garage build?
My 2005 sequoia also rattles. And I too am ocd about interior noises. I've removed some panels and added some sound deadening. But getting rid of interior noises with the panels is a difficult task. I think you would have to put something like a small weather strip along the plastic edge where it butts up against the sheet metal. The sequoia is also a vibrate'y vehicle. My theory is that the sheet metal is too thin for the size and weight of the body as it sits on rubber body mounts. And there's no body mounts under the center of the body along the sides
I have an 2003. If you ever figure out how to make that thing stop rattling, please make a video of what you have done.
I have the latch bypass and interior release on my Sequoia! I use it for camping and sleep in the back, and it's been a GODSEND to have the interior release! My handle hadn't broken but I had to bully/yank at it with both hands to get it to open
You drive the Sequoia over your wife's LX570 in the snow? For realz???
The best SUV I have ever had by far 230k and you literally have to look at the rpms to make sure it's running #smooth #theepitomeofreliable
I have at3 and noisy on highway, by any chance have you ever had steering shake mine does it and took it to shops and toyota dealer and they cant find crap!
@last line of defense just got a 03 sequoia you have any parts for sale?
The Kenda tire is really good At for much less and snow rated.
Hey Mike, what brand light strips did you put up in your garage?
Thx, Great Stuff
Home is Really Nice
I found one with a 6 inch lift. But I don't want a 6 inch lift
Looking forward to the Cooper 1 year ownership update.
A beast... All we watched was a walk around. 😆
Dude, how long are you gonna talk before the video starts?
video started when you hit play, brotha
Searching for a decent one with no luck!
my 2005 sequoia rattles
Hit the panel clips with a heat gun.
This thing is sick
here in my garage...
nice
Is your garage 7ft?
8' and 9.5' doors. Ceiling goes from around 9' to around 11'
@@LastLineOfDefense do you know how tall the truck sits as is? Looking to build about the same thing but only have 7ft doors.
Any rust around the wheel well of the back tires? I have a 2007 sequoia, and mine has some rust.
Will you be getting the new Sequoia?
If you paid more than $1k, then you got ripped off.
There was never a time that that was remotely true, haha
Sell to me.
And who's Isabella?
He said ok
All of my vehicles are for sale for the right price
@@LastLineOfDefense 5k and a good hug? I’m actually in desperate need of a reliable work horse lol
@@calanrenollet9706 You and me both! I'm prepared to make someone an insultingly low offer on a vehicle and won't even guarantee a hug.
Been loving my 1g sequoia for a year as well, same kit as yours too. Great rig.
I own one and it's literally the best vehicle I've ever owned out of 46...
I wish I had a dad with money too
What a sorry excuse for a man you are bud. Do better.
Same
Lol Mike earned everything he has. No daddy's money
Epstein Didn’t Daddy’s Money Himself.