Excellent video. Was very informative. I enjoyed watching it. The sequoia is the best vehicle I've ever owned. If It wasnt my daily driver I would definently outrig it just like yours. Keep up the great content
That looks badass! Recently got 21 mpg out of my 2004 Sequoia 4WD. That was on a highway trip from Florida to Pennsylvania but that was very sensible driving and doing a steady 55. At 300,000 miles your engine is barely broken in 😆
Amazing suv! Although I sold mine and got a 200 Landcruiser, the only thing I miss is the additional rear space and the cup holders...and the couches that they refer to as "seats"
I'm looking for a 05-07 sequoia, test drove one days ago and the power on that v8 is enough for my needs. It will be a family hauler and just around town driving for the most part.
Great video! Still learning about these. I’ve been thinking of adding a 2007 to the fleet, but mpg is worrying me. How bad is it? Otherwise, is there much after market stuff for the 1st Gen? I hate the look of the 2nd gen, but like all the extra stuff you get…
Mine got 17mpg average before I lifted it and added all the accessories. I'm probably somewhere around 12mpg average now. If you want something to save gas with, this IS NOT it haha I just fill it up when it needs it and roll on :)
Thank you for elevating the resale price of my 2005 Sequoia LTD. She looks better drives better and pulls whateved I could imagine in contrast of my neighbor's cars.
Giving up the 5spd and more power for that. Seems alot of the earlier guys swap a fj tcase anyways,. starting off with a later model and doing the same just makes more sense if thats the plan
Sometimes I wish I had kept the stock sleeper look on mine… yours looks good Mine will out wheel most vehicles that cost 2-4 times the price ..so I like it..lol
@@wasatchmotoco thanks! I schooled my friends (new to him) rubicon so bad he sold it a week later. I’m giving the sequoia to my oldest son probably and I’ll be back in az in October so hopefully I can get some more work done on it and get some more videos
i love GX470 by Lexus-- but it's getting hard to find good ones... That is a bit big for me.. but I LIKE them.. I hope you had the balljoints done every 100k or so.. and the timing belt and ater pump (since it's the 470...) I want the Lexus and put an extra gas tank in the wheel well where the spare would go- making it 56 gallon capacity instead of 23-- then the rest like the other Lexus you see on here.. As to the joints-- REPLACE THEM ALL at the same time-- one new one will actually throw more force on the older one to break it faster.. !!!
94” is my total height, so just under 8 feet. I haven’t had any trouble with accessing right trails. The boxes are super sturdy too so I’m not to worried about something ripping them off lol
Little bit more in fuel ?? 😏 toyota fan boys cant count . My bmw x5 gets 23-26mpg my friends 4runner gets 15-17. If you actually count its about 10k$ over only 100k miles . Basically you buy slow and boring car but at the end in reality any modern car would cost you less over many years even if its not as reliable. DO THE ACTUAL COUNTING . Thats why toyota fan boys never talk numbers !!!
THAT 470 is DOCUMENTED to go well over a MILLION MILES-- more than double what you said-- as long as you do maintenance regularly.. and the belt at LEAST ever 100k.. (water pump too as long as you have it torn down)...
Excellent video. Was very informative. I enjoyed watching it. The sequoia is the best vehicle I've ever owned. If It wasnt my daily driver I would definently outrig it just like yours. Keep up the great content
Thanks man! Likewise!
That looks badass! Recently got 21 mpg out of my 2004 Sequoia 4WD. That was on a highway trip from Florida to Pennsylvania but that was very sensible driving and doing a steady 55. At 300,000 miles your engine is barely broken in 😆
I was able to get an 01 with 245k that was hidden under a shed. Paid $2000, put a battery in it and drive it home! Nice vehicle!
Amazing suv! Although I sold mine and got a 200 Landcruiser, the only thing I miss is the additional rear space and the cup holders...and the couches that they refer to as "seats"
Haha the cup holders and unrivaled the 200 series are amazing rigs too!!
Id think the seats in the 200 are better, are they not?
The view of the mountain range is awesome.
Loving the rig! Beautiful backdrop too! Excellent video!
Well done, mate! Great explanation, very informative! I'm definetly going to buy one of those, thank you, sir. I subscribed.
I'm looking for a 05-07 sequoia, test drove one days ago and the power on that v8 is enough for my needs. It will be a family hauler and just around town driving for the most part.
Great job and great build. I concur Toyota is #1. I have the 2nd gen sequoia and almost complete with my overland build.
Sick! I love the 2nd gens too. Alllllmost got one myself but ended up keeping my 1st gen :) both some of the best used suvs ever made for sure!
Great video! Still learning about these. I’ve been thinking of adding a 2007 to the fleet, but mpg is worrying me. How bad is it? Otherwise, is there much after market stuff for the 1st Gen? I hate the look of the 2nd gen, but like all the extra stuff you get…
Mine got 17mpg average before I lifted it and added all the accessories. I'm probably somewhere around 12mpg average now. If you want something to save gas with, this IS NOT it haha I just fill it up when it needs it and roll on :)
I had a 2001, averaged 13.9 stock combined....17.9 best ever I got all highway/road trip with good gas
Love the video, have you ever considered doing a collaboration video with the Frazier’s or possible event for sequoia owners.
Yea we have talked about it but not sure what video we could do. That would be fun though!
Thank you for elevating the resale price of my 2005 Sequoia LTD. She looks better drives better and pulls whateved I could imagine in contrast of my neighbor's cars.
Awesome walk around!
Thanks man! I appreciate that.
Nice sequoia! I have a 2005 and just put a 3 inch lift on mine :)
Nice!!
Big advantage to the earlier series of first gen Sequoias: manual hi-lo shifter. The second series is electronic. I will always choose the manual.
Giving up the 5spd and more power for that. Seems alot of the earlier guys swap a fj tcase anyways,. starting off with a later model and doing the same just makes more sense if thats the plan
Same here bro!!
@@dingoboexplore I’m still on the original power train, and I plan on keeping it until something breaks. 2003 w/256k.
Sometimes I wish I had kept the stock sleeper look on mine… yours looks good
Mine will out wheel most vehicles that cost 2-4 times the price ..so I like it..lol
Yea your setup is sick!!
@@wasatchmotoco thanks!
I schooled my friends (new to him) rubicon so bad he sold it a week later. I’m giving the sequoia to my oldest son probably and I’ll be back in az in October so hopefully I can get some more work done on it and get some more videos
Hi nice custom mods by the way I can’t find the website for the rear hatch handle can you share more info ?
What is the norm for accessory life for starters, alternators, water pumps, etc.? At 305k , I would probably replace with oem…
What year and miles on the beauty? Sorry if I missed it on the video.
Really missing my 04 Tacoma and wheeling in Colorado with it.
Can't find the latch for the lift gate? The one under the door? Looked online. Please help with part number and full name, thanks if possible?
excellent
What needs to be done when installing the body lift...do things need to be extended?
Steering extension is included in the kit, and lift front and rear bumper skins
Traded the grille guard for a solid bumper, nice.
What happened to that old grille guard?
Sold it on Facebook. :)
Just bought a 02 4wd leather 186k for $3500
Nice! People keep saying they can’t be found but they can if you are patient and are looking in the right places.
I have an 02 SR5 4wd leather. Bought it 8 years ago with 174k, now has 248k, still runs awesome! I looove my Sequoia!
That's a good deal!
i love GX470 by Lexus-- but it's getting hard to find good ones... That is a bit big for me.. but I LIKE them.. I hope you had the balljoints done every 100k or so.. and the timing belt and ater pump (since it's the 470...) I want the Lexus and put an extra gas tank in the wheel well where the spare would go- making it 56 gallon capacity instead of 23-- then the rest like the other Lexus you see on here.. As to the joints-- REPLACE THEM ALL at the same time-- one new one will actually throw more force on the older one to break it faster.. !!!
Where did you get the latch for the rear door?
What is your over all hight. I have a really hard time getting through some trails in my area. ( 3 inch lift, 33s, 2 inch flat roof rack).
94” is my total height, so just under 8 feet. I haven’t had any trouble with accessing right trails. The boxes are super sturdy too so I’m not to worried about something ripping them off lol
1st gen towing is 6500 lb. for RWD but 6200 lb. for 4WD.
Dang that's not that great. I was planning to pull my travel trailer with it.
You still planning on wrapping it satin black ?
I would love to, but I’m undecided. I put some new scratches on it camping this weekend so I’m not sure if I want to just leave it or wrap it. Haha
BEST SUV HANDS DOWN! This first gen or the Land cruiser!
i’ve noticed a high and low range lever
Yes only the 2001-2004 have the lever. 05-07 it’s electronic. I prefer the manual on as there is less to go wrong
Please record some offroading
Will do!
You ever touch the transmission fluid. ?
Never. It’s always been perfectly clean and full.
Only thing is there's no tailgate so you always carry a camping chair.
Hey can I get that trunk latch? I tried the site you mentioned but it doesn’t exist.
Message me on Instagram, wasatch Moto ovetland
Did ya get a trd grille for it?
I didn’t. But they are sick! Might wait for the price to go down a smidge 🤪
wonder what kind of fridge he uses
It’s called an Alpicool
I'll have to go buy one for my tree, its not as bad ass as that one but would be perfect
Is that Unirac rail on top ??!?
lol
Haha no It’s aluminum extrusion
When you say budget
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Little bit more in fuel ?? 😏 toyota fan boys cant count . My bmw x5 gets 23-26mpg my friends 4runner gets 15-17. If you actually count its about 10k$ over only 100k miles . Basically you buy slow and boring car but at the end in reality any modern car would cost you less over many years even if its not as reliable. DO THE ACTUAL COUNTING . Thats why toyota fan boys never talk numbers !!!
THAT 470 is DOCUMENTED to go well over a MILLION MILES-- more than double what you said-- as long as you do maintenance regularly.. and the belt at LEAST ever 100k.. (water pump too as long as you have it torn down)...
I blame folks like you for the price increase on used first gen Sequoia 😄😄