Rear Suspension Shock solution for lifted Sequoia's

[stom_m3]

Wanted to break this out from my other post just in case people didn't read my other thread update. Anyone who's lifted the rear end of your Sequoia with either custom springs or spacers knows and feels the shock topping out issues with the lift. After I lifted mine about 2 3/8" in the back, my shock had only 3/4" left in droop. Not nearly enough for proper shock operation. Going over speed bumps or big undulations had a very odd sharp feel. I started calling around locally for solutions just to find that absolutely no one supports the Sequoia unless it's already done on the tundra.

So I decided to send Brian Jowett an email. I've seen a few of his posts on the Sequoia forum and he seemed knowledgable (little did I know how knowledgable). He told me that he had a chassis outside and was willing to look at shock fitment. A few days later, he emails me and tells me that he has a solution. We worked through some various shock options such as remote, no remote, 2" or 2.5" shock body. I opted for no reservoir because it was one less fitting to worry about. I also wanted to make sure that I wasn't going to have any issues with binding, CV joint angles, brake line length and clearance. Brian checked all of it and no issues. I had my new shocks in hand 6 weeks later. A big thanks to Brian and King for supporting the Sequoia when no one else wanted to. Thank you! I highly recommend you email Brian if you need shocks for the rear. He also knows how to get the custom rear springs too. Brian has the capability to provide a complete lift using King c/o front, custom rear springs w/ King custom rear shocks.

By the way the shafts on these shocks are insanely large and completely beefy!

Here are some pictures,

[Jowett Engineering]

Steven, you are very welcome. Thank you for posting this... The Sequoia is a great platform, and your original post (link below) has been, and I suspect will continue to be, fun to follow.

Sequoia lifted and tires/wheels DONE!

[kaneman74]

With the ability to get longer shocks and springs for the rear now could somoene purchase the Tundra Rough Country 4.5" lift and use everything for the front and then have the custom springs and shocks in the rear?

Are the Tundra and Sequoia front suspension the same?

Kane

[355spider]

With the ability to get longer shocks and springs for the rear now could somoene purchase the Tundra Rough Country 4.5" lift and use everything for the front and then have the custom springs and shocks in the rear?

Are the Tundra and Sequoia front suspension the same?

Kane

Yeah 4.5 would look nice.

[sseaman]

I don't know if it is the same on the 2nd gen but Land Cruiser springs fit the rear of the first gens.

[aa1911]

Brian, count me in for some lift on my '08! I may need your help on this one.

I contacted ARB yesterday to find out if they had any recommendations for the rear and they had no suggestions and they do not make anything as of now for the Sequoia rear end (2nd gen).

I'm guessing the rears are enough different that a front coilover will not work/match? I am unfamiliar with the rear independent setup vs. my solid axles that I'm used to, I don't want to do major change to the stock geometry and alter handling (yet).

Anyway, subscribed, putting out the feelers on the forums here to try and accomplish a 3" lift front, roughly 2.5" rear to give my monster the extra room underneath that she needs. I think 4.5" might be just a little much and 6" is way too much for my rig. Something between 3 and 4" would be perfect for me.

don't want zombies getting caught up underneath, hahahha!

together, we Sequoia owners must conquer the world... or at least push some manufacturers to stock a rear end kit option for our 2nd gen Sequoias. one day soon....