Please read the "heads up" in the description o this video. This video was made 4 years ago and this was the old SPC design. It was installed properly at the time. The updated design calls for the slug adaptor to be pressed in the opposite direction. Always install according to the instructions in the box. I've made an updated SPC upper control arm video here. It's for a 4Runner, but it's the same for a Tundra/Sequoia: th-cam.com/video/X2mnWfg9x98/w-d-xo.html
So glad you comented on this, after I got my STRAIGHTJOE from your website, I looked at the directions and I was like well, I bet he figured out that it actually works better this way so I was absolutely going to do it that way. Ha ha haa!
Mad respect for you recording all this. I can imagine the pain that it is to do it. I did this exact same job on mine 2 years ago and knowing how badly I just want it done and over with, I couldnt possibly imagine having the patience to stop and record everything. Cheers to you
@@1stgenoffroad I loved the video thank you so much for all the hard work much appreciated. On one note. That upper ball joint takes a special adapter for the Sequoia not found in the ball joint kits you get at the Autoparts store rent a tool. I went to 3 different ones looking for it. I like you, improvised. I cut the top off of the ball joint and pressed it out. A 2' or 3' cheater bar and penetrating oil greatly helps this process thanks for the great video Josh!!
Great Video, just had a very bad experience with a local shop that dropped the ball on the work I needed done and national chain that quoted me $4k to do all this work with insane prices for aftermarket stock parts.
The reason I like these videos is BECAUSE you don’t have every tool you need. Watching you is like working alongside a buddy...where part of the fun is figuring out how to get by with what you have. Full “shop” videos are good for an educational overview but I’m likely going to be just like you...on my front driveway with limited tools. 👌🏼👍🏼👏🏼.
I’ve had my 01 sequoia limited for 3 years now with 306 on the dash. You have now inspired me to do some Amazing stuff! Thanks man and keep up the good work!!!!
Very informative, very detailed video. I only wish I'd watched it before I started working on my '02 Sequoia 2 wheel drive, has a growling or roaring in left front... So replacing wheel bearing & hub assy. This video is the only one I've seen that said anything about the snap ring on the ball joint on A-arm! This is by far the best made, most informative video I've seen yet! So with that said Thank You very much! Very happy to subscribe. Here's to ya my friend🍻
Awesome Video. My dad has a 2004 Tundra Limited 4WD we bought brand new. She just hit 200k. 99 Toyota Tacoma 4WD SR5 w 300k. I just bought my first lifted truck. 2002 Tundra 2WD @150k 3 inch body lift 4 inch suspension running 35s. With alittle love these toyotas will always take care of you. I appreciate your enthusiasm and great content.
Thank you for the detailed video! I believe that SPC may have updated the steering knuckle insert for the upper ball joint. On my 2006 Tundra the steering knuckle insert had a slot cut in it, and it was inserted from below the knuckle. With this new design, you could hammer it in with a rubber mallet instead of putting it in the freezer and pressing it in.
Man, your sequoia is looking good. I love my sequoia , I wish it was a 4wd. Thinking about buying and building another 1st gen sequoia, this time it’ll be a 4x4. In Hawaii , they want a arm and a leg for Toyota’s. I also think the 1st gen sequoia is underrated.. thanks for sharing . Aloha🤙🏾
Man, that all came apart like it’s apart a dozen times in the last 6 months.... it took me hours to tear my suspension out of my 1G Tundra.. loads of rusty bolts. The most difficult was the stripped inboard nut on the top of the strut mount...
Got a 2003 Tundra TDR 4.7 In it with 203,768 miles. Just did timing belt change it’s been a great truck had it for 6 years now and not ever going to sell it. I am going to do what u just did in this video to it. Nice job and thanks for the how to video.
Really, really good video, very informative with good detail and awesome sound track that fades in and out, kept me engrossed from start to finish 👍🏼, appreciate the work.
Great video man! I am in the process of installing all of my toys from you guys. Have to wait to install UPC's as time constraint of having to travel tomorrow. It works now, my luck is I'll break something! I'll definitely post the pics of finished product. I'm also doing rust removal and repair as I go along. I really appreciate all the help with it!
Moved to the DFW area last year. Bought an 05 Sequoia and don't do any offroading, but IMMEDIATELY noticed how rough and unforgiving the roads are here. My dealer inspected my truck and said my front struts are leaking fluid and I need them replaced. I want the whole suspention replaced and am deciding between Fox, Bilstein and Icon. Anyway, this vid gives great insight into what needs to to done. Thanks.
@@1stgenoffroad I haven't got to make my way through your entire Playlist, but do you have a video of the front bumper you put on this bad boy? ...and maybe where you got it?
Something nice about the SPC upper arms over my total chaos... you have no clearance issues. When I installed my total chaos upper arms they would scrape the front of my upper strut mount when moving up and down. I had to break out the grinder and shave away some metal on the top front of it. Tried taking out as little as possible, but noticed that driving they still contacted a little. Had to go back and grind even more a week later. Actually just noticed another nice thing about the spc's, you could bolt the abs wiring back on to it. The chaos ones have nothing on it to bolt it up, so my abs wiring is just zip-tied to the back of the upper arm. For such a pricey and nice looking arm, the zip ties look a lil ghetto
I enjoy all the work, recently replaced , the front struts my Sequoia. , Is hard the corrosion, ,broken , 2 nut up struts, left side. Is ok, right side bolt base strut is stacked, hard take off. Oh sawy bar link replaced too. Good job Sir I liked.
Great video. I just did this, I went with the King coil overs and Total Chaos UCA. You should replace the LCA bushings and add the Wheelers super bump stop.
Love watching these videos. You're like the ultimate shade-tree mechanic, Josh. No pliers handy? Just grab it with the dykes. No drift pin? Use the socket extension. I'll be picking up a 1st gen Tundra soon and I'll give you a call for some suspension goodies.
You're welcome. Actually, I think it would be really awesome if you had a winch plate for the 1st gen Tundra and Sequoia. I'm on a tighter budget so I can't afford the bigger bumper I'd like to have, but I can generally afford a winch mounting plate.
I know AXE Off Road makes a hidden winch mount for a 1st Gen Sequoia. Made to add a winch to a factory bumper. Give them a ring and tell them Josh from 1stGenOffRoad.com sent you.
Good video showing the process. Thanks for making it. Just a little feedback: I think the music is a bit much at times/too loud and you can’t possibly have the copyright to use some of these songs. Heads up: If youtube discovers this they will delete the audio from your entire video including your commentary.
@@davisfjames I don't have the license. Just gave credit where credit is due (see bottom of description) and this video is not monetized. Someone is making a penny every time someone watches this vid, but it's not me.
Good Sequoia 👍👍👍, I watch reviews with pleasure. I like the suspension solution, upper wishbones and ball joints. I want to put such levers on myself, but in Kazakhstan it will be expensive. Sorry for my English😉
The 2004 Tundra never had a lock on the tailgate. He just bought a aftermarket handle that had a generic hole in it. These handles are common to just due to UV degradation.
Haha, can verify your wheel will fall off. I bought the truck a few months before the wheel fell off as my first vehicle. The cops and I couldn't stop laughing at my wheel-less truck sitting in the middle of the road. Luckily I landed on top of the wheel, so not much was damaged.
I wouldn't use red locktite. In my experience as a automotive technician, red locktite can require you to have to heat the part up later with a blow torch to get it to release. Any bolts that need to be potentially removed in the future for service (a ball joint is a service item that generally is recommended to be replaced every 75K miles), you should use blue locktite and torque it to the factory specs.
Great video, I don't know how this showed up on my recommended to watch. But I have all those parts in the garage needing to put on, except the icons. I have new Bilsteins. I need to put on my 05 Tundra. Btw thanks for the decal
The Google knows everything. Follow the instructions on the SPC UCAs. I installed the older version where the slug/adaptor is pressed in from the top. But they recently changed the design to where the slug/adaptor is pressed in from the bottom. Not sure which one you have. By the way, that sticker I sent you adds 25 hp. Thanks again!
All of the non factory Toyota 1st gen suspension/steering components seem to rust almost instantly, including moog. I recommend painting them before installing with either VHT epoxy spray paint or POR 15 brush on paint
What size tires do you have? I think I need to change my settings on my SPC UCAs to A. I don't recall what I set them to when I installed them because I didn't really know what to set them to. But I have 295/75r16 tires on a Toytec boss coil over lift so like 2.5 inches lift maybe and i'm still rubbing while turning on unlevel ground.
After all that need to replace the LCA bushings with some Super Pros so the LCA will respond freely instead of twisting the stock rubber bushings to get movement. Then would have a nice responsive suspension.
could you get me a deal on spc upper arms for my first gen? i could refer you to all my buddies that drive first gens! glad to have someone like you dedicating videos to our trucks
Just finished today installing the straight Joe kit I ordered from you these videos helped a crap ton! What setting do you recommend for the SPC upper control arms? I set them to the A setting this video recommend but what about the camber setting?
Watch all ur Sequoia videos love it man..Keep it up !So I finally got my Sequoia last month it’s a 02 4x4 SR5 ...I bought a lift kit from ur site same as urs well actually my Icon comes with 650lbs spring and OME rear spring and shocks ,...so after installing it the back sits a little too high I would say an inch higher and I’m not digging it...Question the Icon coil overs is set at factory and ship to customers at 2.5?Would u recommend adjusting the spring or I’m thinking adding a 1inch spacers just to even out the stance....I will be ordering more stuff from ur site soon I’m eying on the bumper to...thanks man.
Happy New Year!! I have the 2884 springs on my 03' Sequoia now. I talked to Billy yesterday and he will have a new bumper design in a few weeks that weight about 95-100lbs. To retain the 2in stance the truck has with the OME kit would you recommend swapping to 2885 springs? Thank you!!
Can you do strut spacers with those icon lift coil overs? Say if I wanted to get 4” lift in the front, could it be combo of this video’s coil over and a spacer block above the strut?
I have watched a couple other videos... the point there was not to lift the Sequoia using the aftermarket tubular control arms, because the main bolt holding the control arm is not a tight fit. After a year or two the can breaks. They also mentioned the ball joints , if not genuine Toyota, have slop in fit. Can you comment on that? Have these after market companies improved the design. I want to lift my Sequoia more then 2 inches. What height do you suggest? 3" 4" ??
Kind of a ridiculous question lol 🙃 What Jack is it that you’re using? I’ve watched this video enough that I think I wanna try tackling this now. I have an 05 Sequoia that’s got a level kit but it was just coil spacers. I just did my LBJs recently and it was actually easier than I thought (not entirely mechanically inclined, learned mostly on TH-cam and Chilton’s manual, plus some good friends lol). Been wanting to do a suspension upgrade for a while but felt a little intimidated by doing a full suspension. This was extremely detailed and super helpful, I feel like I *might* be able to actually do this now 😹 Thank you!
next time you run into things like the lower bolt on the coil over assembly, it doesnt matter which way you put thhe bolt in, but to make life easier, out the boly to the out side and the nut to the inside.
Hey boss I just bought some used 2.5 icons (rebuilding them) for my 2000 tundra they didn’t have The misalignment spacers but were they even supposed to have any for the extended cab?
Great job josh! You got me saving up to upgrade my Sequoia too now. With the ICON is that a 3in or 2.5in lift? Browsing your site, the ones you have for sale states it’s only a 2.5 lift.
My 2003 Tundra Limited 4x4 is basically stock, has 45K miles and I bought it new with 25 miles on the odometer. I am curious as to how much all of this has cost for the upgrades, seriously considering doing some mods in the future.
A lot of these upgrades are replacing ware items anyway. Suspension, wheels and tires, bumper probably $4500. But like I said, a lot of this (tires and suspension, were things I needed to replace anyway. It’s all on the website here: 1stgenoffroad.com
Hi! I lift my 1st gen sequoia my question is do i have to change my upper control arm and what more will need to change? I lift it by changing only my shocks the FAPO SHOCKS 2.5 to 3.5 lift
I’m trying to lower my 2006 sequoia limited.. any suggestions?? Reason why is just had my catalytic converters stolen 3weeks ago, an expensive fix but now I’m trying to lower it so it’ll be hard for the thief’s to get under my car.. any help will do thanks
Ty brother for the video. How is the ride on it ? And do you think even on a 2wd tundra 2006 this would be a good set up?i installed just a rough country leveling kit 3 inch
Man your car parts are ligit, they are super super clean and high end stuff. Im looking forward buying some rims and tires from you online store. Also Im looking for come fabric canopy that easy to fold up and down..looking for camo and military gray. Also some slick rims. And soon I need exhaust and some indash navigation and LEd lights and the bumpers and some aircraft radio we can listen in on some cessna as were driving or those CB radios
Hey 1stgenoffroad. I got a 2002 Tundra and your shocks on the blue tundra look just like the ones I have on at the moment. Bushings are gone!!! I visited your site and saw you have set on there. what advice would you give if I start replacing suspension components? Would love to get my components replaced but just can't seem to find someone locally to do the work I want.. which is to replace the dang things. Truck is from TX, and now in Mi climate
Man that's an awesome looking Sequoia! What leveling kit/lift would you say for 2005 DC Tundra. I am down to Camburg or ToyTec I had thought of an Icon but here good and bad. Thoughts?!? The camburg would come with Billsteins and new UCA.
I’m looking for some upper control arms and I think I’m going to get the spc’s with icon shocks. Will the extended travel icons fit or should I get the standard ones?
So I’m looking to buy a 2006 sequoia what is the first thing you would do to it ??? I want to add beefy tires and lift it maybe two inches any advice is greatly appreciated
how is everything working .. I have a 2001 sequoia and am having many issues with "wobble" at speeds over 50mph. I have a 2" lift (not sure what brand) and am wondering if I need to do somethisomething I like this?
Could be so many things. Alignment, tires, lower control Arm bushings, steering rack. Take a look at all of your bushings and make sure they’re not worn out.!
Notice how the new UCA rotated freely after it was torqued in place? The stock one will not do that, you have to push hard on it to get it to move up and down because you are twisting the rubber bushings to get movement, not ideal. Want the same on the LCA, so new bushings needed there.
I'm not running any links front or rear. But if I was, I would use these front links: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p873/Suspension-Maxx-Extended-Sway-Bar-Links.html
Great video bro I put dystar spacers on my tundra i lifted like 3 inches bit now my upper control arms rub my coil springs I need to fix the problem what do u think I should do
SPC Upper Control Arms (same ones in the video) will fix that problem. email me for a promo code: josh@1stgenoffroad.com. www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p146/SPC_UPPER_CONTROL_ARM_SET__%2700-%2706_TUNDRA%2F%2701-%2707_SEQUOIA.html
Actually installed several weeks ago. Just now edited and posted the video. So far so good. Aligns much better. Set the Caster to "D" instead of "A" like the instructions say.
Because you commented and because you liked and subscribed to my channel. Use promo code “JSB” www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p146/SPC_UPPER_CONTROL_ARM_SET__%2700-%2706_TUNDRA%2F%2701-%2707_SEQUOIA.html
Please read the "heads up" in the description o this video. This video was made 4 years ago and this was the old SPC design. It was installed properly at the time. The updated design calls for the slug adaptor to be pressed in the opposite direction. Always install according to the instructions in the box. I've made an updated SPC upper control arm video here. It's for a 4Runner, but it's the same for a Tundra/Sequoia: th-cam.com/video/X2mnWfg9x98/w-d-xo.html
So glad you comented on this, after I got my STRAIGHTJOE from your website, I looked at the directions and I was like well, I bet he figured out that it actually works better this way so I was absolutely going to do it that way. Ha ha haa!
Mad respect for you recording all this. I can imagine the pain that it is to do it. I did this exact same job on mine 2 years ago and knowing how badly I just want it done and over with, I couldnt possibly imagine having the patience to stop and record everything. Cheers to you
Thanks man. Recording was one thing, Editing the 6 hours of video was even worse!
This is great content... there’s not much install videos on TH-cam for the first gen Sequoia! Keep up the great work!
Glad you like them. Subscribe, I have plenty more to come.
@@1stgenoffroad I loved the video thank you so much for all the hard work much appreciated. On one note. That upper ball joint takes a special adapter for the Sequoia not found in the ball joint kits you get at the Autoparts store rent a tool. I went to 3 different ones looking for it. I like you, improvised. I cut the top off of the ball joint and pressed it out. A 2' or 3' cheater bar and penetrating oil greatly helps this process thanks for the great video Josh!!
Great Video, just had a very bad experience with a local shop that dropped the ball on the work I needed done and national chain that quoted me $4k to do all this work with insane prices for aftermarket stock parts.
The reason I like these videos is BECAUSE you don’t have every tool you need. Watching you is like working alongside a buddy...where part of the fun is figuring out how to get by with what you have. Full “shop” videos are good for an educational overview but I’m likely going to be just like you...on my front driveway with limited tools. 👌🏼👍🏼👏🏼.
Single handily making every mechanical persons sequoia way cooler with these videos and your website
Legend
👊Rear bumper going on soon.
I’ve had my 01 sequoia limited for 3 years now with 306 on the dash.
You have now inspired me to do some Amazing stuff!
Thanks man and keep up the good work!!!!
Awesome, bro. Do it!
Very informative, very detailed video. I only wish I'd watched it before I started working on my '02 Sequoia 2 wheel drive, has a growling or roaring in left front... So replacing wheel bearing & hub assy. This video is the only one I've seen that said anything about the snap ring on the ball joint on A-arm! This is by far the best made, most informative video I've seen yet! So with that said Thank You very much! Very happy to subscribe. Here's to ya my friend🍻
Thanks, brother. Cheers!
Awesome Video. My dad has a 2004 Tundra Limited 4WD we bought brand new. She just hit 200k. 99 Toyota Tacoma 4WD SR5 w 300k. I just bought my first lifted truck. 2002 Tundra 2WD @150k 3 inch body lift 4 inch suspension running 35s. With alittle love these toyotas will always take care of you. I appreciate your enthusiasm and great content.
Thank you for the detailed video! I believe that SPC may have updated the steering knuckle insert for the upper ball joint. On my 2006 Tundra the steering knuckle insert had a slot cut in it, and it was inserted from below the knuckle. With this new design, you could hammer it in with a rubber mallet instead of putting it in the freezer and pressing it in.
Correct. Also presses in from the other direction.
Man, your sequoia is looking good. I love my sequoia , I wish it was a 4wd. Thinking about buying and building another 1st gen sequoia, this time it’ll be a 4x4. In Hawaii , they want a arm and a leg for Toyota’s. I also think the 1st gen sequoia is underrated.. thanks for sharing . Aloha🤙🏾
Man, that all came apart like it’s apart a dozen times in the last 6 months.... it took me hours to tear my suspension out of my 1G Tundra.. loads of rusty bolts. The most difficult was the stripped inboard nut on the top of the strut mount...
Lots of editing! LOL
i just got a 2002 for $2k with 200k miles and ready to transform. this videos are great
Got a 2003 Tundra TDR 4.7 In it with 203,768 miles. Just did timing belt change it’s been a great truck had it for 6 years now and not ever going to sell it. I am going to do what u just did in this video to it. Nice job and thanks for the how to video.
Nice! These are great trucks.
This channel basically got me to put up my 3rd gen 4runner up for sale to trade in for a nice 1st gen tree.
Awesome! You won’t regret it.
Really, really good video, very informative with good detail and awesome sound track that fades in and out, kept me engrossed from start to finish 👍🏼, appreciate the work.
Glyn Britton, thank you!
Just bought an 03 Sequoia sr5. I'm going to copy your build. Love the video. I will be putting it to good use.
Great video man! I am in the process of installing all of my toys from you guys. Have to wait to install UPC's as time constraint of having to travel tomorrow. It works now, my luck is I'll break something! I'll definitely post the pics of finished product. I'm also doing rust removal and repair as I go along. I really appreciate all the help with it!
Awesome buddy! The newer ball joints are pressed in from the bottom. Good luck and keep me posted!
Moved to the DFW area last year. Bought an 05 Sequoia and don't do any offroading, but IMMEDIATELY noticed how rough and unforgiving the roads are here. My dealer inspected my truck and said my front struts are leaking fluid and I need them replaced. I want the whole suspention replaced and am deciding between Fox, Bilstein and Icon. Anyway, this vid gives great insight into what needs to to done. Thanks.
Great work! Glad to see you went OEM on the ball joint. Our trucks Achilles heel.
Love your diy viz. Great job
Thanks brother! 👊
Smart trick on that snap ring and vice grips!
What an INCREDIBLE video. Thanks man for all the work you did on this. Really helping out some of my decisions I'll be doing to my '04 DC. 👊
Thanks bud!
@@1stgenoffroad I haven't got to make my way through your entire Playlist, but do you have a video of the front bumper you put on this bad boy? ...and maybe where you got it?
@@EnglishLabDad Sure do.th-cam.com/video/m_gHW9vb_BU/w-d-xo.html. It's from bruteforecfab.com.
@@1stgenoffroad You rock man!
Something nice about the SPC upper arms over my total chaos... you have no clearance issues. When I installed my total chaos upper arms they would scrape the front of my upper strut mount when moving up and down. I had to break out the grinder and shave away some metal on the top front of it. Tried taking out as little as possible, but noticed that driving they still contacted a little. Had to go back and grind even more a week later. Actually just noticed another nice thing about the spc's, you could bolt the abs wiring back on to it. The chaos ones have nothing on it to bolt it up, so my abs wiring is just zip-tied to the back of the upper arm. For such a pricey and nice looking arm, the zip ties look a lil ghetto
Wow! Yeah, these fit just fine. Took a couple of trys for the alignment shop to get it right tho! lol
I enjoy all the work, recently replaced , the front struts my Sequoia. , Is hard the corrosion, ,broken , 2 nut up struts, left side. Is ok, right side bolt base strut is stacked, hard take off. Oh sawy bar link replaced too. Good job Sir I liked.
The new acquisition it is like my 2006 toyota tundra. same color. I love it
Nice! Might be the best year.
Great video. I just did this, I went with the King coil overs and Total Chaos UCA. You should replace the LCA bushings and add the Wheelers super bump stop.
I appreciate you working on sequoias!
Love watching these videos. You're like the ultimate shade-tree mechanic, Josh. No pliers handy? Just grab it with the dykes. No drift pin? Use the socket extension. I'll be picking up a 1st gen Tundra soon and I'll give you a call for some suspension goodies.
My whole schtick is to show folks what they can do in their driveway with basic tools.
Great video brother. Doing my arms and ball joints within the next month. This was definitely helpful.
That lift looks like the tuff country 5” lift 55905 I have on my sequoia.. keeps all angles damn near stock!!
The diff drop and SPC UCAs help keep the geometry in place.
Just subscribed and bookmarked your website. I've been on the lookout for some 1st gen Sequoia parts for my 2002 Sequoia. I like it. Good stuff.
Thanks, bud! Let me know if you need something I don't have.
You're welcome. Actually, I think it would be really awesome if you had a winch plate for the 1st gen Tundra and Sequoia. I'm on a tighter budget so I can't afford the bigger bumper I'd like to have, but I can generally afford a winch mounting plate.
I know AXE Off Road makes a hidden winch mount for a 1st Gen Sequoia. Made to add a winch to a factory bumper. Give them a ring and tell them Josh from 1stGenOffRoad.com sent you.
I really appreciate what you do for 1st gen sequioa!!! Thank you!!! :)
Good video showing the process. Thanks for making it. Just a little feedback: I think the music is a bit much at times/too loud and you can’t possibly have the copyright to use some of these songs. Heads up: If youtube discovers this they will delete the audio from your entire video including your commentary.
Trust me. TH-cam is fully aware.
How did you get the license for those tracks if you don’t mind me asking? Were they pricey? I liked your vise grip clip trick.
@@davisfjames I don't have the license. Just gave credit where credit is due (see bottom of description) and this video is not monetized. Someone is making a penny every time someone watches this vid, but it's not me.
Thank you for your great videos they are really helpful!!!
Thanks for watching, bud!
I can "appreciate" your videos.
It always amazing how mechanic shops use redlocktight .
Good Sequoia 👍👍👍, I watch reviews with pleasure. I like the suspension solution, upper wishbones and ball joints. I want to put such levers on myself, but in Kazakhstan it will be expensive. Sorry for my English😉
nice trick for putting snap ring back
I installed the snap ring on the top of the spindle👍🏾
Yes. SPC has since changed the design.
The 2004 Tundra never had a lock on the tailgate. He just bought a aftermarket handle that had a generic hole in it. These handles are common to just due to UV degradation.
Haha, can verify your wheel will fall off. I bought the truck a few months before the wheel fell off as my first vehicle. The cops and I couldn't stop laughing at my wheel-less truck sitting in the middle of the road. Luckily I landed on top of the wheel, so not much was damaged.
I wouldn't use red locktite. In my experience as a automotive technician, red locktite can require you to have to heat the part up later with a blow torch to get it to release. Any bolts that need to be potentially removed in the future for service (a ball joint is a service item that generally is recommended to be replaced every 75K miles), you should use blue locktite and torque it to the factory specs.
Products featured in this video can be found here: www.1stgenoffroad.com/episode-8-products.html
Very informative videos! Can’t wait to lift my 1st Gen
I never wanna listen to Queen again 😂 I've watched this video too many times now
Great video, I don't know how this showed up on my recommended to watch. But I have all those parts in the garage needing to put on, except the icons. I have new Bilsteins. I need to put on my 05 Tundra. Btw thanks for the decal
The Google knows everything. Follow the instructions on the SPC UCAs. I installed the older version where the slug/adaptor is pressed in from the top. But they recently changed the design to where the slug/adaptor is pressed in from the bottom. Not sure which one you have. By the way, that sticker I sent you adds 25 hp. Thanks again!
All of the non factory Toyota 1st gen suspension/steering components seem to rust almost instantly, including moog. I recommend painting them before installing with either VHT epoxy spray paint or POR 15 brush on paint
Look how easy it is with all the expensive proper tools.
What size tires do you have? I think I need to change my settings on my SPC UCAs to A. I don't recall what I set them to when I installed them because I didn't really know what to set them to. But I have 295/75r16 tires on a Toytec boss coil over lift so like 2.5 inches lift maybe and i'm still rubbing while turning on unlevel ground.
Thanks for posting the product links. Picked up the OEM LBJs from Amazon! I'm still deciding which shocks to go with...
Nothing wrong with liking too many trucks or vehicles. Lol. I have a few.
congrats on the truck, i have an 05 access cab.
Nice! These are great trucks. Maybe the perfect all around truck. Do you have any plans for it?
Nice video thanks for share, helpful information
Again men good videos thanks, how works that ball joints after 3 years?
50,000 miles later, still hanging in there.
@@1stgenoffroad thas good, but that link on the descriptions is for tundra, amazon say it isn't compatible with my 2002 sequoia
@@jonathanjaviergutierrez4033 Here you go: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p1082/OEToyotaLowerBallJointsRightandLeft20002006Tundra/20012007Sequoia.html
After all that need to replace the LCA bushings with some Super Pros so the LCA will respond freely instead of twisting the stock rubber bushings to get movement. Then would have a nice responsive suspension.
thanks for the video, this is going to help alot. Did you have any fitment/rubbing issues after the suspension upgrades running 285/70's?
No issues. Make sure you follow the instructions from SPC when pressing in the new slug/adaptor and ball joint. SPC has changed the design slightly.
God bless that gen 1 website
could you get me a deal on spc upper arms for my first gen? i could refer you to all my buddies that drive first gens! glad to have someone like you dedicating videos to our trucks
Email me. josh@1stgenoffroad.com
Hello thanks for the video..! How much money did you spend for everything??
Now that's what I'm talking about icons
Just finished today installing the straight Joe kit I ordered from you these videos helped a crap ton! What setting do you recommend for the SPC upper control arms? I set them to the A setting this video recommend but what about the camber setting?
I would set the camber all the way in and set the caster to position C or D.
Great video and instructions
I have a 02 and it has 290,500 on the dash with all the original suspension. I want to change everything. How hard was it for you to do yourself?
You know what? If I can do it, you can do it.
The way he said grease 😂👍🏾
Watch all ur Sequoia videos love it man..Keep it up !So I finally got my Sequoia last month it’s a 02 4x4 SR5 ...I bought a lift kit from ur site same as urs well actually my Icon comes with 650lbs spring and OME rear spring and shocks ,...so after installing it the back sits a little too high I would say an inch higher and I’m not digging it...Question the Icon coil overs is set at factory and ship to customers at 2.5?Would u recommend adjusting the spring or I’m thinking adding a 1inch spacers just to even out the stance....I will be ordering more stuff from ur site soon I’m eying on the bumper to...thanks man.
Happy New Year!! I have the 2884 springs on my 03' Sequoia now. I talked to Billy yesterday and he will have a new bumper design in a few weeks that weight about 95-100lbs. To retain the 2in stance the truck has with the OME kit would you recommend swapping to 2885 springs? Thank you!!
Happy New Year! I still might bump it up to the 2885 springs.
thank you again for you again brother!!
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Can you do strut spacers with those icon lift coil overs? Say if I wanted to get 4” lift in the front, could it be combo of this video’s coil over and a spacer block above the strut?
I have watched a couple other videos... the point there was not to lift the Sequoia using the aftermarket tubular control arms, because the main bolt holding the control arm is not a tight fit. After a year or two the can breaks. They also mentioned the ball joints , if not genuine Toyota, have slop in fit. Can you comment on that? Have these after market companies improved the design. I want to lift my Sequoia more then 2 inches. What height do you suggest? 3" 4" ??
Great vid. I need to understand suspension a lot better
Kind of a ridiculous question lol 🙃 What Jack is it that you’re using?
I’ve watched this video enough that I think I wanna try tackling this now. I have an 05 Sequoia that’s got a level kit but it was just coil spacers. I just did my LBJs recently and it was actually easier than I thought (not entirely mechanically inclined, learned mostly on TH-cam and Chilton’s manual, plus some good friends lol). Been wanting to do a suspension upgrade for a while but felt a little intimidated by doing a full suspension. This was extremely detailed and super helpful, I feel like I *might* be able to actually do this now 😹 Thank you!
That's a Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Jack.
Do lower ball joints have to be greased? appreciate all the help!
The Toyota OE lower ball joints do need to be greased.
next time you run into things like the lower bolt on the coil over assembly, it doesnt matter which way you put thhe bolt in, but to make life easier, out the boly to the out side and the nut to the inside.
Hey boss I just bought some used 2.5 icons (rebuilding them) for my 2000 tundra they didn’t have The misalignment spacers but were they even supposed to have any for the extended cab?
Sweet rig man!
Great job josh! You got me saving up to upgrade my Sequoia too now. With the ICON is that a 3in or 2.5in lift? Browsing your site, the ones you have for sale states it’s only a 2.5 lift.
It's actually up to a 3" lift. Thanks for mentioning that.
My 2003 Tundra Limited 4x4 is basically stock, has 45K miles and I bought it new with 25 miles on the odometer. I am curious as to how much all of this has cost for the upgrades, seriously considering doing some mods in the future.
A lot of these upgrades are replacing ware items anyway. Suspension, wheels and tires, bumper probably $4500. But like I said, a lot of this (tires and suspension, were things I needed to replace anyway. It’s all on the website here: 1stgenoffroad.com
Good job
Thank you
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Bad ass music!👑
Thanks buddy.
Hi! I lift my 1st gen sequoia my question is do i have to change my upper control arm and what more will need to change? I lift it by changing only my shocks the FAPO SHOCKS 2.5 to 3.5 lift
Yes. With a 2.5"-3.5" lift, you should also go with aftermarket upper control arms.
Great video! What did you set the shock height at and can you get the full 2.5” lift with the 700 lbs spring?
1976 called. They want their shorts back! Ha, just kidding, just kidding!! Great video dude.
They match my socks!
I’m trying to lower my 2006 sequoia limited.. any suggestions?? Reason why is just had my catalytic converters stolen 3weeks ago, an expensive fix but now I’m trying to lower it so it’ll be hard for the thief’s to get under my car.. any help will do thanks
Is the smola kit any better than this kit looks the same better coilovers?
Hard to see , the video needs some light while doing the removal I spotted watching ., it is real interesting all the work you are doing .
Some parts will rust if not painted. Moog is a good brand.
Ty brother for the video. How is the ride on it ? And do you think even on a 2wd tundra 2006 this would be a good set up?i installed just a rough country leveling kit 3 inch
Hey bud, glad you like the video. Yeah, the've been great. For 2WD and with no bumper, I would stick with the 650 pound spring. Thanks!
Man your car parts are ligit, they are super super clean and high end stuff. Im looking forward buying some rims and tires from you online store. Also Im looking for come fabric canopy that easy to fold up and down..looking for camo and military gray. Also some slick rims. And soon I need exhaust and some indash navigation and LEd lights and the bumpers and some aircraft radio we can listen in on some cessna as were driving or those CB radios
Hey 1stgenoffroad. I got a 2002 Tundra and your shocks on the blue tundra look just like the ones I have on at the moment. Bushings are gone!!! I visited your site and saw you have set on there. what advice would you give if I start replacing suspension components? Would love to get my components replaced but just can't seem to find someone locally to do the work I want.. which is to replace the dang things. Truck is from TX, and now in Mi climate
Hey Bud, Bilstein 5100s are really easy to install and inexpensive. Take a look at my how to video here: th-cam.com/video/_qj_Qxfca-g/w-d-xo.html
Man that's an awesome looking Sequoia! What leveling kit/lift would you say for 2005 DC Tundra. I am down to Camburg or ToyTec I had thought of an Icon but here good and bad. Thoughts?!? The camburg would come with Billsteins and new UCA.
I’m looking for some upper control arms and I think I’m going to get the spc’s with icon shocks. Will the extended travel icons fit or should I get the standard ones?
So I’m looking to buy a 2006 sequoia what is the first thing you would do to it ??? I want to add beefy tires and lift it maybe two inches any advice is greatly appreciated
Damn Josh 2 tundras.....NIIIIIIIIIICE
haha! Yeah, one's probably got to go!
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Paul Sandoval No, I wish it was. It's a 2wd daily driver and all around work horse. Does have a rear limited slip differential though.
love this vid
how is everything working .. I have a 2001 sequoia and am having many issues with "wobble" at speeds over 50mph. I have a 2" lift (not sure what brand) and am wondering if I need to do somethisomething I like this?
Could be so many things. Alignment, tires, lower control
Arm bushings, steering rack. Take a look at all of your bushings and make sure they’re not worn out.!
Notice how the new UCA rotated freely after it was torqued in place? The stock one will not do that, you have to push hard on it to get it to move up and down because you are twisting the rubber bushings to get movement, not ideal. Want the same on the LCA, so new bushings needed there.
Great video...which sway bar link are you using on the truck ?
That one looks really good.
I'm not running any links front or rear. But if I was, I would use these front links: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p873/Suspension-Maxx-Extended-Sway-Bar-Links.html
And these rear links: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p1037/SuspensionMaxxRearExtenededSwayBarEndLinksSequoia.html
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Thanks very much.
Your videos are awesome.
Keep them coming.
I know the icons are going to be better than the bilsteins, but how do you think the bilsteins are compared to the oem?
Great video bro
I put dystar spacers on my tundra i lifted like 3 inches bit now my upper control arms rub my coil springs I need to fix the problem what do u think I should do
SPC Upper Control Arms (same ones in the video) will fix that problem. email me for a promo code: josh@1stgenoffroad.com. www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p146/SPC_UPPER_CONTROL_ARM_SET__%2700-%2706_TUNDRA%2F%2701-%2707_SEQUOIA.html
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Ok thanks
Awesome!!! Pls review! I plan on buying a pair of uca's
Actually installed several weeks ago. Just now edited and posted the video. So far so good. Aligns much better. Set the Caster to "D" instead of "A" like the instructions say.
1stgenoffroad ever since I did the lift my camber has never been the same! Looks and feels funny
Get yourself some UCAs. His is what they’re meant for. What kind of truck do you drive?
1stgenoffroad 04 sequoia, 2.5 inch lift in front and 2 inch in the rear
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