help! New Truck. No good forums!

SurfDog · 01-17-2014, 12:32 PM

So I love my Z. Period. Ive almost got it dialed in. lol

But... have 3 kids and a dog and a trailer (oh and a few wives along the way lol), so I always need a truck too. I just picked up a '12 Sequoia. Now being a Z guy I want to mod it up.

So Where to start?

...Looking for suggestions here. I'm thinking possibly CAI, CBE, HFC's and perhaps suspension bits. The problem is that the SUV forums are all full of dealer maintaining soccer moms.

I don't know much about modding full size pickups ( which the Sequoia basically is... with seating for 8)

any suggestions?

sfearl1 · 01-17-2014, 12:48 PM

Check out tacomaworld.com and tundratalk.net. Both good forums. I'm pretty sure most of the bolt-on mods for a tundra will fit on a sequoia.

What do you plan on using it for? I'm modding my Tacoma now and it's probably going to get as expensive as modding my old 370 ($10k+).

falconfixer · 01-17-2014, 12:51 PM

Lose the kids and wives...easy weight reduction. Keep the dog.

SurfDog · 01-17-2014, 12:51 PM

Mostly hauling the family on road trips and camping.

Sometimes I haul a boat (catamaran)

I'm looking into a 25 foot camper to run around Colorado for hunting camping and fishing. That's why I got the full size Sequoia, (for towing)

sfearl1 · 01-17-2014, 12:54 PM

I'd go with wheels/tires and a small suspension lift. Maybe drop in filter/cai and exhaust. Check out tundratalk.net and see what people are doing to their tundras. And post some pics!

SurfDog · 01-17-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfearl1

I'd go with wheels/tires and a small suspension lift. Maybe drop in filter/cai and exhaust. Check out tundratalk.net and see what people are doing to their tundras. And post some pics!

I was thinking the same thing.
1.New (TRD) shifter knob (the stock is beyond ugly and cheezy)
2.Drop ins
3.HFC (I'm concerned it void my power-train warranty though because its a flex fuel engine. Don't judge me too harshly I got a good used deal...)
4.Tires for sure
5.Its got air ride so I have to learn if I can mod suspension.

dtul · 01-17-2014, 06:40 PM

I love Sequoias, especially when they're are lifted. There is a black-on-black one near here that is a Platinum edition that is lifted, and I think they have the air ride suspension.

TerribleONE · 01-17-2014, 06:47 PM

A 25ft trailer is gonna be a lot for that SUV. Look into some airbags forsure or be prepared to use a weight distribution hitch

Wonka2581 · 01-17-2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconfixer

Lose the kids and wives...easy weight reduction. Keep the dog.

SurfDog · 01-17-2014, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

A 25ft trailer is gonna be a lot for that SUV. Look into some airbags forsure or be prepared to use a weight distribution hitch

7000 lb tow capacity should be enough and airbags and auto level and anti sway are standard. It's a pretty good hauler!(at least on paper)

I can't supercharge it due to stupid flex fuel motor.

TerribleONE · 01-18-2014, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfDog

7000 lb tow capacity should be enough and airbags and auto level and anti sway are standard. It's a pretty good hauler!(at least on paper)

I can't supercharge it due to stupid flex fuel motor.

Didn't know auto level is standard you should be good! Depending on what your looking for though 25 feet might be on the heavy side. My 28ft toy hauler weighs around 10K empty and well over 11k without the sand toys. Congrats on the new purchase!

SurfDog · 01-18-2014, 12:15 AM

Whew! Heavy. I'll be looking for a 5k trailer. Maybe 25 ft is ambitious!!

Thanks for advice!!!

My truck before last was a 7.3l diesel Excursion. I miss that beast but the're becoming rare (in good shape). I'm hoping ill like the more modern trim of this Toyota enough to justify the HUGE price tag.

TerribleONE · 01-18-2014, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfDog

Whew! Heavy. I'll be looking for a 5k trailer. Maybe 25 ft is ambitious!!

Thanks for advice!!!

My truck before last was a 7.3l diesel Excursion. I miss that beast but the're becoming rare (in good shape). I'm hoping ill like the more modern trim of this Toyota enough to justify the HUGE price tag.

The 7.3 is the best diesel ford has made! Definitely hard to find a clean one nowadays. You will have no issues pulling 5K with your new ride and they are definitely quiet and comfortable

TerribleONE · 01-18-2014, 12:36 AM

As far as mods, I'd say look into some wheels n tires, Cbe, maybe a grill, and leveling kit

SurfDog · 01-18-2014, 12:39 AM

I'm considering full breather mods as long as I can get verification it will not affect my 100k warranty (stupid flex fuel)

Tires are a no brainer for snow driving.

01-17-2014, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	help! New Truck. No good forums! So I love my Z. Period. Ive almost got it dialed in. lol But... have 3 kids and a dog and a trailer (oh and a few wives along the way lol), so I always need a truck too. I just picked up a '12 Sequoia. Now being a Z guy I want to mod it up. So Where to start? ...Looking for suggestions here. I'm thinking possibly CAI, CBE, HFC's and perhaps suspension bits. The problem is that the SUV forums are all full of dealer maintaining soccer moms. I don't know much about modding full size pickups ( which the Sequoia basically is... with seating for 8) any suggestions? __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

01-17-2014, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Check out tacomaworld.com and tundratalk.net. Both good forums. I'm pretty sure most of the bolt-on mods for a tundra will fit on a sequoia. What do you plan on using it for? I'm modding my Tacoma now and it's probably going to get as expensive as modding my old 370 ($10k+). __________________ Scott

01-17-2014, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Lose the kids and wives...easy weight reduction. Keep the dog. UNKNOWN_370 and Wonka2581 like this.

01-17-2014, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Mostly hauling the family on road trips and camping. Sometimes I haul a boat (catamaran) I'm looking into a 25 foot camper to run around Colorado for hunting camping and fishing. That's why I got the full size Sequoia, (for towing) __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

01-17-2014, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	I'd go with wheels/tires and a small suspension lift. Maybe drop in filter/cai and exhaust. Check out tundratalk.net and see what people are doing to their tundras. And post some pics! __________________ Scott

01-17-2014, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
dtul Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 191 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 12	I love Sequoias, especially when they're are lifted. There is a black-on-black one near here that is a Platinum edition that is lifted, and I think they have the air ride suspension.

01-17-2014, 06:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	A 25ft trailer is gonna be a lot for that SUV. Look into some airbags forsure or be prepared to use a weight distribution hitch __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-18-2014, 12:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Whew! Heavy. I'll be looking for a 5k trailer. Maybe 25 ft is ambitious!! Thanks for advice!!! My truck before last was a 7.3l diesel Excursion. I miss that beast but the're becoming rare (in good shape). I'm hoping ill like the more modern trim of this Toyota enough to justify the HUGE price tag. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

01-18-2014, 12:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	As far as mods, I'd say look into some wheels n tires, Cbe, maybe a grill, and leveling kit __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-18-2014, 12:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	I'm considering full breather mods as long as I can get verification it will not affect my 100k warranty (stupid flex fuel) Tires are a no brainer for snow driving. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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