Hey guys. Need help. I have a 2010 limited 5.7 V8 Sequoia fully stock. I want to put 35x12.5 MTs (unclear which tire yet) and the appropriate lift to accommodate that. The applications would be Forest service roads (BC, Canada) with deep rolling ruts and deep mud pits. Also I tow a 6k# trailer and currently have no issues with sag while towing because of the weight distribution bars. First off, how can I get these tires to fit and what type of lift would best be suited for my applications and what height of lift would you guys recommend? I found a Ready Lift 2008-17 2&4WD Toyota Sequoia 3" lift kit Product No: 69-5015 RL
ReadyLift Toyota Sequoia 3" lift kit 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
That states: Compatibility with a 4wd 2008-2017 Sequoia includes Tire Size: 35x12.50 tire on a 9" wheel with 6" of backspacing (+25)rims; 285/65/20 on 20x8.5 rims

What do you guys think of this lift for my applications? Also, regarding the wheel, I was hoping to use my current stock 20" rims to save money which I believe are 8" wide with a 60mm offset. I'm not sure if these would work with the Ready Lift above?

Additionally, do I need to do anything else to beef up the suspension for my applications? The reason I want to go with 35x12.5 tires is to get extra clearance when going through deep mud pits, incase of hidden rocks and the width with help with the mud. Also, the tire height plus a lift should really help with the deep rolling ruts so I don't catch the front or back ends. Any help is greatly appreciated as the guys at my local off road shop don't seem to be able to give me difnitive answers to my questions and I've lost confidence in their recommendations.

Thanks!
Alex T from Vancouver, BC

 

Hey guys. Need help. I have a 2010 limited 5.7 V8 Sequoia fully stock. I want to put 35x12.5 MTs (unclear which tire yet) and the appropriate lift to accommodate that. The applications would be Forest service roads (BC, Canada) with deep rolling ruts and deep mud pits. Also I tow a 6k# trailer and currently have no issues with sag while towing because of the weight distribution bars. First off, how can I get these tires to fit and what type of lift would best be suited for my applications and what height of lift would you guys recommend? I found a Ready Lift 2008-17 2&4WD Toyota Sequoia 3" lift kit Product No: 69-5015 RL
ReadyLift Toyota Sequoia 3" lift kit 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
That states: Compatibility with a 4wd 2008-2017 Sequoia includes Tire Size: 35x12.50 tire on a 9" wheel with 6" of backspacing (+25)rims; 285/65/20 on 20x8.5 rims

What do you guys think of this lift for my applications? Also, regarding the wheel, I was hoping to use my current stock 20" rims to save money which I believe are 8" wide with a 60mm offset. I'm not sure if these would work with the Ready Lift above?

Additionally, do I need to do anything else to beef up the suspension for my applications? The reason I want to go with 35x12.5 tires is to get extra clearance when going through deep mud pits, incase of hidden rocks and the width with help with the mud. Also, the tire height plus a lift should really help with the deep rolling ruts so I don't catch the front or back ends. Any help is greatly appreciated as the guys at my local off road shop don't seem to be able to give me difnitive answers to my questions and I've lost confidence in their recommendations.

Thanks!
Alex T from Vancouver, BC

 

Hey guys. Need help. I have a 2010 limited 5.7 V8 Sequoia fully stock. I want to put 35x12.5 MTs (unclear which tire yet) and the appropriate lift to accommodate that. The applications would be Forest service roads (BC, Canada) with deep rolling ruts and deep mud pits. Also I tow a 6k# trailer and currently have no issues with sag while towing because of the weight distribution bars. First off, how can I get these tires to fit and what type of lift would best be suited for my applications and what height of lift would you guys recommend? I found a Ready Lift 2008-17 2&4WD Toyota Sequoia 3" lift kit Product No: 69-5015 RL
ReadyLift Toyota Sequoia 3" lift kit 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
That states: Compatibility with a 4wd 2008-2017 Sequoia includes Tire Size: 35x12.50 tire on a 9" wheel with 6" of backspacing (+25)rims; 285/65/20 on 20x8.5 rims

What do you guys think of this lift for my applications? Also, regarding the wheel, I was hoping to use my current stock 20" rims to save money which I believe are 8" wide with a 60mm offset. I'm not sure if these would work with the Ready Lift above?

Additionally, do I need to do anything else to beef up the suspension for my applications? The reason I want to go with 35x12.5 tires is to get extra clearance when going through deep mud pits, incase of hidden rocks and the width with help with the mud. Also, the tire height plus a lift should really help with the deep rolling ruts so I don't catch the front or back ends. Any help is greatly appreciated as the guys at my local off road shop don't seem to be able to give me difnitive answers to my questions and I've lost confidence in their recommendations.

Thanks!
Alex T from Vancouver, BC

 

Well I've actually rebuilt my thread with all new picture links since Photobucket decided to start charging 10X what they previously did. So I moved everything over to Smugmug. Anyways enough of the *****in'. I just put new tires on my Sequoia as shown in the previous thread. I just thought I would actually add it on my build thread too.

Time to replace my Toyo RTs. Overall I liked the performance of the RTs but I wanted to get a little bigger tire for more clearance. I also didn't want any rubbing issues. The RTs pictured below started to roar quite a bit at 25k miles and as pictured had 37k miles. With a better alignment, they could have easily made it to 50k.

That said, I wanted to get more clearance and adding a slightly larger tire was an easy way to get it. I Decided to go from a 275/70/18 (33.2") to a 285/70/18 (34"). There are only a few tires made in this size and only one with the new aggressive AT style tread. The great thing is NO rubbing! I only have 15 miles on them but so far so good. The ride quality is very good and similar to the RT's from a quietness perspective. I would rate the stiffness slightly stiffer than the RT's but not nearly as stiff as the MT's. My next trip to Death Valley is May 3rd. I'll update this thread with the performance.


Enjoy pics below.

Worn Toyo RT's



Nitto Ridge Grappler



Toyo RT vs Nitto Ridge Grappler



Ready to be mounted



Side view



Clearance to front lower guard (driver side)



Clearance to rear mud flap (passenger side)



Money shot


steven

 

I love the Ridge Grapplers. Looking good!

 

Looks great. We put the ridge grapplers on our new Jeep and have a little over 10K miles on them. Went wheeling in Moab for a week and they did great at 17-18psi. I probably could have lowered them to 12psi pretty easily, but the Sequoia is quite a bit heavier. They were super quiet at the beginning, and just like our KO2’s on the Sequoia, they will get louder as they wear. I think you’ll be impressed on the Sequoia over those Toyo RT’s. I had Toyo AT II’s before the ko2’s on the sequoia, and they were the worst tires I’ve ever owned. They were super loud, super stiff, super hard compound, and sucked in nearly everything but hot dry pavement.

Chris

 

Newbie question...I have a stock 2012 SR5 Sequoia and just want to lift just the rear of the rig 1-2” mainly for towing purposes. What’s the simplest way of doing so? New coil springs? Spacers? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

See: http://https://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/sequoia/143820-sequoia-gen2-rear-spring-spacer-diy/

https://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/sequoia/195097-rear-coil-spring-spacer-question/

 

Sitting at work late on a Friday just to finish reading this thread haha......

Thanks for sharing all the knowledge and the great experiences.

 

looks great!

 

Love those tires. Were you able to fit the spare too?

 

There is a bolt on flange next to the diff carrier that needs to be removed for the tire to fit. The flange is used to locate the spare tire and wedge it into place. As long as your diligent about raising your spare into the space, it shouldn't be an issue.

 

Cool. Thank you!

 

Good Evening! I recently accquired an ‘08 SR5 with heated leather and sunroof. I had recently sold my ‘03 LX470. I am really enjoying this 5.7L beast! I bought my BigBurg with the ReadyLift 3”F/2”R SST Lift Kit already installed. I love the height. Currently she has well worn 275/70/18 BFG T/A KO2’s. I have just tinted the front windows and windshield. My Spyder LED headlamps have arrived but arent installed....and I’m working on a grill upgrade. Good to find a Sequioa forum!

 

Have you found a grill guard upgrade? We are looking for one for a 2014 2nd gen sequoia

 

Do you have a lift/leveler on yours? And what size wheels and tires?

 

It's been a while. The Sequoia is still going strong. The Nitto Ridge Grapplers are about 1/3 tread left. Starting to roar a little bit more but nothing like the Toyo MTs. That said, I took the plunge into the roof top tent scene finally. Along with that, I got a 23Zero awning and I made a custom rack for my gas, Maxtrax, and shovel. Enjoy the pics;

Here's a side view with the tent. I got the Tepui Autana 3 person. Really it's more like 2+. I really wanted to get an iKamper but it takes up so much roof and I still wanted a place to put other items.


I mounted the tent directly to the rails of the vehicle. Works perfectly. I had the tent rails biased to the driver side with the passenger side flush. I added an awning direct to the rails.


Here's the tent open. It's almost invisible with the Camo. LOL.


Here's the 23Zero awning mounted. I got the 62".


Side view of the awning relative to the tent. It was a balance of having the awning far enough away from the tent to use the window poles yet close enough to not stick out past the body.


Here's a close up view of the mounting. The nice thing about the 23Zero is that it comes with mounting brackets.


Here's the start of my rack to hold my Maxtrax, gas, and shovel.


Mount for Maxtrax complete.


Mount for Rotopax complete.


Finished product. Gripfist holds the shovel


Heading to Death Valley in April. Can't wait!

 

Here's the complete picture of everything. I guess the downside of having the gas there is not being able to prop open the window but better than being stranded.

 

I'm considering lifting a 2008 limited 4x4 with a readylift 3inch. However, when I'm towing a trailer, I want to prevent sag. Is it possible to also install rear airbags to do so? What's the best option here.

 

Hey guys. resurrecting the thread. im doing my build as well and would like to know if anyone actually measured their lift, before and after? i have a 2020 trd pro sequoia and i failed to take measurements so im looking for inputs? just would like to make sure how much lift i actually got. i have kings 2.5 for front and rear with ome 2863 springs for the rear.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

 

Looking back through some of my notes, I measured center of hub to fender lip for a stock Sequoia. Front 21"/21.5", rear 21 7/8". Hope that helps

Also 2 small updates;
Added new King shocks to the rear and bumped a size on tires from 285/70/18 to 295/70/18. The 295's (34.3") are about the largest you can go without cutting. The new tires would ever so slightly skim the rear mud flaps at full lock but after a couple of thousand miles it went away. The other thing with the larger tire size is the added weight. They are 11 pounds heavier than the 285's. I dropped another 1-1.5mpg. Kind of crazy. That said, I like the larger size. I was definitely looking for more grip and any amount of additional clearance I could get regardless of how small. That said, the 285/70/18 could be a nice balance between mpg, performance. Some pics;

 

Here's a video of me playing in the desert.

Toyota Sequoia off roading - YouTube

 

Hey guys, I’ve got a 2011 Sequoia SR5 that I’m installing the 3in ready lift kit on. I got a set of 35x12.5r17 BFGs wrapped around 17x8.5 +0 (4.75 backspacing) Fifteen52 turbomac hd. I was wondering if I’ll have any rubbing issues with that offset?

 

I would imagine you will have an issue - but could trim possibly -
I run 275/65/20 at 34.1 on my stock rims and I rub a bit with my 5100s maxed out - but I am gonna switch to the 6112 w/new coils at #3 to get another .5" or so up front