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Originally Posted by DigitalMan
I'm hoping to become a Sequoia owner soon. I intend to buy a 2005 SR5 4x4. I'm trying to decide exactly which option and accessories I want, but have a few questions:
1) I intend to get Wheel Pkg #2, Alloy (Mfr. Code: AG) which contains:
Alternator, 150-Amp
Glass, Rear Side Privacy
Overfenders
running boards
Tires, (5) P265/65R17 Mud & Snow
Tow Hitch Receiver
Trailer Harness, 7-Wire w/7-Pin Converter
Wheels, Split-Spoke Aluminum Alloy
Wiring, 7 to 4 Pin Converter 4P
but I am wondering if I also need:
TO Towing Pkg $344 $430
Can you tell me exactly what the Towing Pkg has? Is it more than just the hitch that I get above? I suspect it's beefier cooling, breaks, or something like that but haven't been able to confirm. I don't plan on doing much towing, but I would like the vehicle to be able to handle it if/when I do.
2) Can someone tell me exactly what these airbags are?
GY Restraint System, Head Curtain & Front Side Impact Air Bag $430 $500
Are these just front seat things, or are there airbags in the back too? I've been told airbags are dangerous for small children, so I want to make sure that if these are in the back seats, that they are not harmfull to children.
Thanks,
Guy |
The towing package includes the transmission cooler, which is mounted in front of the radiator. If you plan on doing any towing at all I would highly recommend the towing package because of the extra cooling.
The side curtain airbags are just as the name implies and they cover the first and second row occupants. There is a little more information and a picture here if you haven't already seen it.
http://www.toyota.com/sequoia/key_fe...n_airbags.html
The curtain airbags will help protect occupants during a side impact. I don't think the curtain airbags pose any problem for children. The front seat airbags in the dash and steering wheel are a diffrent story. They can potentially be harmful to small children. However, there is a sensor in the front passenger seat bottom that will only activate the dash airbag above a certain weight. I do not know what that weight is though.
There is a switch on the dash to defeat the side curtain airbags so they will not accidentally deploy when you are 4-wheeling and get the vehicle off it's horizontal axis.
A couple of things to think about with regard to the options you have listed.........unless you are seriously married to the look of the 17 inch wheels, I would consider sticking with the 16 inch wheels. I say this because there is a very good chance you will be disappointed with the factory supplied tires. Mine came with the Dunlop Grandtrek AT20's and they are not worth a nickel. They perform very poorly on anything but dry pavement. You live in Colorado, and you will probably want an All Terrain type of tire for better traction. All of this leads to the fact that there are very few options in the 265/65/17 tire size for you to choose from, while there are many, many more choices in the 16 inch size including many LT rated tires.
Get the tow hitch receiver for you truck, but don't spend money on the expensive Toyota branded hitch ball or 7-4 pin converter. You can get these items from local retailers or on-line much cheaper.