Ep. 8. Icon Coilovers, SPC UCAs, OEM Lower Ball Joints Install Tundra/Sequoia

Heads. up! SPC has since changed the design of the knuckle insert. It is now pressed in from the other direction. Always follow the install instructions included in the box.
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[@1stgenoffroad]

Please read the "heads up" in the description o this video. This video was made 4 years ago and this was the old SPC design. It was installed properly at the time. The updated design calls for the slug adaptor to be pressed in the opposite direction. Always install according to the instructions in the box. I've made an updated SPC upper control arm video here. It's for a 4Runner, but it's the same for a Tundra/Sequoia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmPQn4qcnJ6rb5o

[@JimD4570]

So glad you comented on this, after I got my STRAIGHTJOE from your website, I looked at the directions and I was like well, I bet he figured out that it actually works better this way so I was absolutely going to do it that way. Ha ha haa!

[@desert4wheeling209]

Mad respect for you recording all this. I can imagine the pain that it is to do it. I did this exact same job on mine 2 years ago and knowing how badly I just want it done and over with, I couldnt possibly imagine having the patience to stop and record everything. Cheers to you

[@1stgenoffroad]

Thanks man. Recording was one thing, Editing the 6 hours of video was even worse!

[@EverymanGear]

The reason I like these videos is BECAUSE you don’t have every tool you need. Watching you is like working alongside a buddy...where part of the fun is figuring out how to get by with what you have. Full “shop” videos are good for an educational overview but I’m likely going to be just like you...on my front driveway with limited tools. 👌🏼👍🏼👏🏼.

[@ligmapolzky1143]

Single handily making every mechanical persons sequoia way cooler with these videos and your website Legend

[@1stgenoffroad]

👊Rear bumper going on soon.

[@gurseavkmalhi4734]

This is great content... there’s not much install videos on KZbin for the first gen Sequoia! Keep up the great work!

[@1stgenoffroad]

Glad you like them. Subscribe, I have plenty more to come.

[@Contender45213]

@@1stgenoffroad I loved the video thank you so much for all the hard work much appreciated. On one note. That upper ball joint takes a special adapter for the Sequoia not found in the ball joint kits you get at the Autoparts store rent a tool. I went to 3 different ones looking for it. I like you, improvised. I cut the top off of the ball joint and pressed it out. A 2' or 3' cheater bar and penetrating oil greatly helps this process thanks for the great video Josh!!

[@StormChasingVideo]

Great Video, just had a very bad experience with a local shop that dropped the ball on the work I needed done and national chain that quoted me $4k to do all this work with insane prices for aftermarket stock parts.

[@Bkaylor]

Got a 2003 Tundra TDR 4.7 In it with 203,768 miles. Just did timing belt change it’s been a great truck had it for 6 years now and not ever going to sell it. I am going to do what u just did in this video to it. Nice job and thanks for the how to video.

[@1stgenoffroad]

Nice! These are great trucks.

[@mathewscarberry8883]

I’ve had my 01 sequoia limited for 3 years now with 306 on the dash. You have now inspired me to do some Amazing stuff! Thanks man and keep up the good work!!!!

[@1stgenoffroad]

Awesome, bro. Do it!

[@nathanmutz2881]

Thank you for the detailed video! I believe that SPC may have updated the steering knuckle insert for the upper ball joint. On my 2006 Tundra the steering knuckle insert had a slot cut in it, and it was inserted from below the knuckle. With this new design, you could hammer it in with a rubber mallet instead of putting it in the freezer and pressing it in.

[@1stgenoffroad]

Correct. Also presses in from the other direction.

[@ogwitmo]

Man, your sequoia is looking good. I love my sequoia , I wish it was a 4wd. Thinking about buying and building another 1st gen sequoia, this time it’ll be a 4x4. In Hawaii , they want a arm and a leg for Toyota’s. I also think the 1st gen sequoia is underrated.. thanks for sharing . Aloha🤙🏾

[@vallenatoangola]

i just got a 2002 for $2k with 200k miles and ready to transform. this videos are great

[@NautilusBoatworks]

Awesome Video. My dad has a 2004 Tundra Limited 4WD we bought brand new. She just hit 200k. 99 Toyota Tacoma 4WD SR5 w 300k. I just bought my first lifted truck. 2002 Tundra 2WD @150k 3 inch body lift 4 inch suspension running 35s. With alittle love these toyotas will always take care of you. I appreciate your enthusiasm and great content.

[@n84434]

Man, that all came apart like it’s apart a dozen times in the last 6 months.... it took me hours to tear my suspension out of my 1G Tundra.. loads of rusty bolts. The most difficult was the stripped inboard nut on the top of the strut mount...

[@1stgenoffroad]

Lots of editing! LOL

[@martinkim6564]

This channel basically got me to put up my 3rd gen 4runner up for sale to trade in for a nice 1st gen tree.

[@1stgenoffroad]

Awesome! You won’t regret it.

[@arod4084]

Great work! Glad to see you went OEM on the ball joint. Our trucks Achilles heel.

[@brandonsaenz8104]

Great video man! I am in the process of installing all of my toys from you guys. Have to wait to install UPC's as time constraint of having to travel tomorrow. It works now, my luck is I'll break something! I'll definitely post the pics of finished product. I'm also doing rust removal and repair as I go along. I really appreciate all the help with it!

[@1stgenoffroad]

Awesome buddy! The newer ball joints are pressed in from the bottom. Good luck and keep me posted!

[@glynbritton9792]

Really, really good video, very informative with good detail and awesome sound track that fades in and out, kept me engrossed from start to finish 👍🏼, appreciate the work.

[@1stgenoffroad744]

Glyn Britton, thank you!

[@desert4wheeling209]

Something nice about the SPC upper arms over my total chaos... you have no clearance issues. When I installed my total chaos upper arms they would scrape the front of my upper strut mount when moving up and down. I had to break out the grinder and shave away some metal on the top front of it. Tried taking out as little as possible, but noticed that driving they still contacted a little. Had to go back and grind even more a week later. Actually just noticed another nice thing about the spc's, you could bolt the abs wiring back on to it. The chaos ones have nothing on it to bolt it up, so my abs wiring is just zip-tied to the back of the upper arm. For such a pricey and nice looking arm, the zip ties look a lil ghetto

[@1stgenoffroad]

Wow! Yeah, these fit just fine. Took a couple of trys for the alignment shop to get it right tho! lol

[@brucewayne2984]

Smart trick on that snap ring and vice grips!

[@elburropardo1661]

The new acquisition it is like my 2006 toyota tundra. same color. I love it

[@1stgenoffroad]

Nice! Might be the best year.

[@grumpygruntx]

Just bought an 03 Sequoia sr5. I'm going to copy your build. Love the video. I will be putting it to good use.

[@davisfjames]

Good video showing the process. Thanks for making it. Just a little feedback: I think the music is a bit much at times/too loud and you can’t possibly have the copyright to use some of these songs. Heads up: If youtube discovers this they will delete the audio from your entire video including your commentary.

[@1stgenoffroad]

Trust me. KZbin is fully aware.

[@davisfjames]

How did you get the license for those tracks if you don’t mind me asking? Were they pricey? I liked your vise grip clip trick.

[@1stgenoffroad]

@@davisfjames I don't have the license. Just gave credit where credit is due (see bottom of description) and this video is not monetized. Someone is making a penny every time someone watches this vid, but it's not me.

[@warrenbfeagins]

Moved to the DFW area last year. Bought an 05 Sequoia and don't do any offroading, but IMMEDIATELY noticed how rough and unforgiving the roads are here. My dealer inspected my truck and said my front struts are leaking fluid and I need them replaced. I want the whole suspention replaced and am deciding between Fox, Bilstein and Icon. Anyway, this vid gives great insight into what needs to to done. Thanks.

[@EnglishLabDad]

What an INCREDIBLE video. Thanks man for all the work you did on this. Really helping out some of my decisions I'll be doing to my '04 DC. 👊

[@1stgenoffroad]

Thanks bud!

[@EnglishLabDad]

@@1stgenoffroad I haven't got to make my way through your entire Playlist, but do you have a video of the front bumper you put on this bad boy? ...and maybe where you got it?

[@1stgenoffroad]

@@EnglishLabDad Sure do.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DKeYpvq8eSeLc. It's from bruteforecfab.com.

[@EnglishLabDad]

@@1stgenoffroad You rock man!

[@tikochavsd]

I enjoy all the work, recently replaced , the front struts my Sequoia. , Is hard the corrosion, ,broken , 2 nut up struts, left side. Is ok, right side bolt base strut is stacked, hard take off. Oh sawy bar link replaced too. Good job Sir I liked.

[@eddelapena367]

Love your diy viz. Great job

[@1stgenoffroad]

Thanks brother! 👊

[@4runner4wd79]

Great video. I just did this, I went with the King coil overs and Total Chaos UCA. You should replace the LCA bushings and add the Wheelers super bump stop.

[@morganstyer]

Love watching these videos. You're like the ultimate shade-tree mechanic, Josh. No pliers handy? Just grab it with the dykes. No drift pin? Use the socket extension. I'll be picking up a 1st gen Tundra soon and I'll give you a call for some suspension goodies.

[@1stgenoffroad]

My whole schtick is to show folks what they can do in their driveway with basic tools.

[@TheSoloman27]

nice trick for putting snap ring back

[@colechollet8962]

I appreciate you working on sequoias!

[@AlxDv]

Great video brother. Doing my arms and ball joints within the next month. This was definitely helpful.

[@joonkang3012]

I really appreciate what you do for 1st gen sequioa!!! Thank you!!! :)

[@julianAwarsing]

Haha, can verify your wheel will fall off. I bought the truck a few months before the wheel fell off as my first vehicle. The cops and I couldn't stop laughing at my wheel-less truck sitting in the middle of the road. Luckily I landed on top of the wheel, so not much was damaged.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

I wouldn't use red locktite. In my experience as a automotive technician, red locktite can require you to have to heat the part up later with a blow torch to get it to release. Any bolts that need to be potentially removed in the future for service (a ball joint is a service item that generally is recommended to be replaced every 75K miles), you should use blue locktite and torque it to the factory specs.

[@forcerecon1134]

It always amazing how mechanic shops use redlocktight .

[@kennylaw559]

I can "appreciate" your videos.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

The 2004 Tundra never had a lock on the tailgate. He just bought a aftermarket handle that had a generic hole in it. These handles are common to just due to UV degradation.

[@RyanWithAviators]

Just subscribed and bookmarked your website. I've been on the lookout for some 1st gen Sequoia parts for my 2002 Sequoia. I like it. Good stuff.

[@1stgenoffroad]

Thanks, bud! Let me know if you need something I don't have.

[@RyanWithAviators]

You're welcome. Actually, I think it would be really awesome if you had a winch plate for the 1st gen Tundra and Sequoia. I'm on a tighter budget so I can't afford the bigger bumper I'd like to have, but I can generally afford a winch mounting plate.

[@1stgenoffroad]

I know AXE Off Road makes a hidden winch mount for a 1st Gen Sequoia. Made to add a winch to a factory bumper. Give them a ring and tell them Josh from 1stGenOffRoad.com sent you.

[@myoppinyun]

I installed the snap ring on the top of the spindle👍🏾

[@1stgenoffroad]

Yes. SPC has since changed the design.

[@almor820]

Thank you for your great videos they are really helpful!!!

[@1stgenoffroad]

Thanks for watching, bud!

[@romanivanov1694]

Good Sequoia 👍👍👍, I watch reviews with pleasure. I like the suspension solution, upper wishbones and ball joints. I want to put such levers on myself, but in Kazakhstan it will be expensive. Sorry for my English😉

[@pilotoblackbird433]

I never wanna listen to Queen again 😂 I've watched this video too many times now

[@ligmapolzky1143]

That lift looks like the tuff country 5” lift 55905 I have on my sequoia.. keeps all angles damn near stock!!

[@1stgenoffroad]

The diff drop and SPC UCAs help keep the geometry in place.

[@berryreading4809]

All of the non factory Toyota 1st gen suspension/steering components seem to rust almost instantly, including moog. I recommend painting them before installing with either VHT epoxy spray paint or POR 15 brush on paint

[@DD-Aerial-Photography]

Great video, I don't know how this showed up on my recommended to watch. But I have all those parts in the garage needing to put on, except the icons. I have new Bilsteins. I need to put on my 05 Tundra. Btw thanks for the decal

[@1stgenoffroad]

The Google knows everything. Follow the instructions on the SPC UCAs. I installed the older version where the slug/adaptor is pressed in from the top. But they recently changed the design to where the slug/adaptor is pressed in from the bottom. Not sure which one you have. By the way, that sticker I sent you adds 25 hp. Thanks again!

[@chengyang1273]

Now that's what I'm talking about icons

[@monglor83]

Very informative videos! Can’t wait to lift my 1st Gen

[@725josie]

Kind of a ridiculous question lol 🙃 What Jack is it that you’re using? I’ve watched this video enough that I think I wanna try tackling this now. I have an 05 Sequoia that’s got a level kit but it was just coil spacers. I just did my LBJs recently and it was actually easier than I thought (not entirely mechanically inclined, learned mostly on KZbin and Chilton’s manual, plus some good friends lol). Been wanting to do a suspension upgrade for a while but felt a little intimidated by doing a full suspension. This was extremely detailed and super helpful, I feel like I *might* be able to actually do this now 😹 Thank you!

[@1stgenoffroad]

That's a Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Jack.

[@joshhawn3988]

Look how easy it is with all the expensive proper tools.

[@axsb]

congrats on the truck, i have an 05 access cab.

[@1stgenoffroad]

Nice! These are great trucks. Maybe the perfect all around truck. Do you have any plans for it?

[@jonathanjaviergutierrez4033]

Again men good videos thanks, how works that ball joints after 3 years?

[@1stgenoffroad]

50,000 miles later, still hanging in there.

[@jonathanjaviergutierrez4033]

@@1stgenoffroad thas good, but that link on the descriptions is for tundra, amazon say it isn't compatible with my 2002 sequoia

[@1stgenoffroad]

@@jonathanjaviergutierrez4033 Here you go: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p1082/OEToyotaLowerBallJointsRightandLeft20002006Tundra/20012007Sequoia.html

[@4runner4wd79]

Nothing wrong with liking too many trucks or vehicles. Lol. I have a few.

[@sb2261]

God bless that gen 1 website

[@ronaldrussell5481]

After all that need to replace the LCA bushings with some Super Pros so the LCA will respond freely instead of twisting the stock rubber bushings to get movement. Then would have a nice responsive suspension.

[@CoryAngell]

Thanks for posting the product links. Picked up the OEM LBJs from Amazon! I'm still deciding which shocks to go with...

[@yoyothepitbull6124]

Bad ass music!👑

[@1stgenoffroad]

Thanks buddy.

[@panthiawhelan3565]

Great vid. I need to understand suspension a lot better

[@ericsteele3444]

next time you run into things like the lower bolt on the coil over assembly, it doesnt matter which way you put thhe bolt in, but to make life easier, out the boly to the out side and the nut to the inside.

[@maxfree321]

Great video and instructions

[@sandovalpaul]

Damn Josh 2 tundras.....NIIIIIIIIIICE

[@1stgenoffroad]

haha! Yeah, one's probably got to go!

[@sandovalpaul]

@@1stgenoffroad is that white one 4x4...

[@1stgenoffroad]

Paul Sandoval No, I wish it was. It's a 2wd daily driver and all around work horse. Does have a rear limited slip differential though.

[@jairogutierrez7541]

The way he said grease 😂👍🏾

[@brucewayne2984]

1976 called. They want their shorts back! Ha, just kidding, just kidding!! Great video dude.

[@1stgenoffroad]

They match my socks!

[@willroberson1578]

could you get me a deal on spc upper arms for my first gen? i could refer you to all my buddies that drive first gens! glad to have someone like you dedicating videos to our trucks

[@1stgenoffroad]

Email me. [e-mail]

[@laverdaosharalibres100unicidad]

Nice video thanks for share, helpful information

[@BPlus-oz7cm]

Sweet rig man!

[@ronaldrussell5481]

Notice how the new UCA rotated freely after it was torqued in place? The stock one will not do that, you have to push hard on it to get it to move up and down because you are twisting the rubber bushings to get movement, not ideal. Want the same on the LCA, so new bushings needed there.

[@adamking3380]

Do lower ball joints have to be greased? appreciate all the help!

[@1stgenoffroad]

The Toyota OE lower ball joints do need to be greased.

[@timetogodoug]

My 2003 Tundra Limited 4x4 is basically stock, has 45K miles and I bought it new with 25 miles on the odometer. I am curious as to how much all of this has cost for the upgrades, seriously considering doing some mods in the future.

[@1stgenoffroad]

A lot of these upgrades are replacing ware items anyway. Suspension, wheels and tires, bumper probably $4500. But like I said, a lot of this (tires and suspension, were things I needed to replace anyway. It’s all on the website here: 1stgenoffroad.com

[@trevorneeley5423]

Some parts will rust if not painted. Moog is a good brand.

[@markgeee6300]

grate music oh truck too

[@1stgenoffroad]

Thanks bro 😆

[@Macantoniordzct1]

Hard to see , the video needs some light while doing the removal I spotted watching ., it is real interesting all the work you are doing .

[@jameshugo5360]

I have a 02 and it has 290,500 on the dash with all the original suspension. I want to change everything. How hard was it for you to do yourself?

[@1stgenoffroad]

You know what? If I can do it, you can do it.

[@TundraShiz]

What size tires do you have? I think I need to change my settings on my SPC UCAs to A. I don't recall what I set them to when I installed them because I didn't really know what to set them to. But I have 295/75r16 tires on a Toytec boss coil over lift so like 2.5 inches lift maybe and i'm still rubbing while turning on unlevel ground.

[@majored2093]

Just finished today installing the straight Joe kit I ordered from you these videos helped a crap ton! What setting do you recommend for the SPC upper control arms? I set them to the A setting this video recommend but what about the camber setting?

[@1stgenoffroad]

I would set the camber all the way in and set the caster to position C or D.

[@kalebkingman]

Can you do strut spacers with those icon lift coil overs? Say if I wanted to get 4” lift in the front, could it be combo of this video’s coil over and a spacer block above the strut?

[@vctr3394]

Good job Thank you ❤

[@perdedor319]

You said you bought the lower ball joints on Amazon and said they were"OEM" unless it is Toyota or Aisin. It is not really oem it just says oem Aisin is known to make actual parts for toyota i would not risk the lower ball joints from anybody else, stay safe and drive safe 👍🤘

[@kyleswaggard9375]

I know this is a two year old video, but did you happen to think about doing CV axles while you had everything apart? More money at once, but worth it as a time saver.

[@yubasunproductions2494]

love this vid

[@jtm559]

Great job josh! You got me saving up to upgrade my Sequoia too now. With the ICON is that a 3in or 2.5in lift? Browsing your site, the ones you have for sale states it’s only a 2.5 lift.

[@1stgenoffroad]

It's actually up to a 3" lift. Thanks for mentioning that.

[@alphabeta3820]

Great video...which sway bar link are you using on the truck ? That one looks really good.

[@1stgenoffroad]

I'm not running any links front or rear. But if I was, I would use these front links: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p873/Suspension-Maxx-Extended-Sway-Bar-Links.html

[@1stgenoffroad]

And these rear links: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p1037/SuspensionMaxxRearExtenededSwayBarEndLinksSequoia.html

[@alphabeta3820]

@@1stgenoffroad Thanks very much. Your videos are awesome. Keep them coming.

[@MichaelGarcia2006]

Hey 1stgenoffroad. I got a 2002 Tundra and your shocks on the blue tundra look just like the ones I have on at the moment. Bushings are gone!!! I visited your site and saw you have set on there. what advice would you give if I start replacing suspension components? Would love to get my components replaced but just can't seem to find someone locally to do the work I want.. which is to replace the dang things. Truck is from TX, and now in Mi climate

[@1stgenoffroad]

Hey Bud, Bilstein 5100s are really easy to install and inexpensive. Take a look at my how to video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laLNkISum8iUY8k

[@melortega6228]

Watch all ur Sequoia videos love it man..Keep it up !So I finally got my Sequoia last month it’s a 02 4x4 SR5 ...I bought a lift kit from ur site same as urs well actually my Icon comes with 650lbs spring and OME rear spring and shocks ,...so after installing it the back sits a little too high I would say an inch higher and I’m not digging it...Question the Icon coil overs is set at factory and ship to customers at 2.5?Would u recommend adjusting the spring or I’m thinking adding a 1inch spacers just to even out the stance....I will be ordering more stuff from ur site soon I’m eying on the bumper to...thanks man.

[@Formula_47]

thanks for the video, this is going to help alot. Did you have any fitment/rubbing issues after the suspension upgrades running 285/70's?

[@1stgenoffroad]

No issues. Make sure you follow the instructions from SPC when pressing in the new slug/adaptor and ball joint. SPC has changed the design slightly.

[@elevatingmindss]

Hi Josh 👋 I just picked up a 2007 sequoia 4x4 by chance will this set up work on my 2007 ? Before I order parts

[@elevatingmindss]

From your link

[@1stgenoffroad]

Hey bud, congratulations on the new rig. Yes. This will work the same way on the 07. If you have air suspension, you'll have to convert to traditional coils and shocks so you can lift the rear enough to match the front.

[@elevatingmindss]

Mines did come with Air shocks

[@1stgenoffroad]

okay. So there’s a 1” rake with these Sequoias. Can you set the rear to “high” all the time? The. You could adjust the Icons and set them at the 2” setting in the front and sit level.

[@elevatingmindss]

I ordered the control arms and ball joints this round. Next round will be shocks . Thanks for having your link simplified

[@9thGenerationCajun]

Nice!

[@teoho55]

Awesome!!! Pls review! I plan on buying a pair of uca's

[@1stgenoffroad]

Actually installed several weeks ago. Just now edited and posted the video. So far so good. Aligns much better. Set the Caster to "D" instead of "A" like the instructions say.

[@teoho55]

1stgenoffroad ever since I did the lift my camber has never been the same! Looks and feels funny

[@1stgenoffroad]

Get yourself some UCAs. His is what they’re meant for. What kind of truck do you drive?

[@teoho55]

1stgenoffroad 04 sequoia, 2.5 inch lift in front and 2 inch in the rear

[@1stgenoffroad]

Because you commented and because you liked and subscribed to my channel. Use promo code “JSB” www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p146/SPC_UPPER_CONTROL_ARM_SET__%2700-%2706_TUNDRA%2F%2701-%2707_SEQUOIA.html

[@westeed1]

nice job. I gotta do the same to my tacoma. You must be in Texas... Shiner. haha

[@georgecarmona1817]

Great help thanks

[@almor820]

Hello thanks for the video..! How much money did you spend for everything??

[@scubbarookie]

When it comes to lower ball joints you should always make sure and even make it a big deal to go with genuine Toyota factory parts. Aftermarket parts don't last and can break (anytime), and this is one of the biggest mistake new owners of used Toyotas make. This is the reason the Toyotas get totaled. The only aftermarket would be race parts, like Marlinclawler's new IFS or a SAS.

[@1stgenoffroad]

Correct. I only use OE Toyota LBJs.

[@MikeKraemer87]

Pretty familiar with coilovers as far as lowering cars and setting dampening etc. I see there is a collar at the top of the spring. I am guessing that is to set pre-load? Looks like an allen key locks it in place?

[@1stgenoffroad655]

Exactly.

[@sorryociffer]

Tell me about that JACK! Me WANT...

[@1stgenoffroad]

Oh yeah! I love this jack. goes through grass, rocks, sand. It has a skid plate so it can sink the wheels in the mud or sand and still jack. It can pick up my lifted trucks with no problem. And no block needed ever. Here's a link: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p676/ProEagle3TonBigWheelOffRoadJack.html

[@jasonmunger9153]

I got alitte nose coming from my front end I'm thinking it's a wheel bearing or ball joint probably best to replace both

[@obazaar3363]

Man your car parts are ligit, they are super super clean and high end stuff. Im looking forward buying some rims and tires from you online store. Also Im looking for come fabric canopy that easy to fold up and down..looking for camo and military gray. Also some slick rims. And soon I need exhaust and some indash navigation and LEd lights and the bumpers and some aircraft radio we can listen in on some cessna as were driving or those CB radios

[@jmel5107]

I have watched a couple other videos... the point there was not to lift the Sequoia using the aftermarket tubular control arms, because the main bolt holding the control arm is not a tight fit. After a year or two the can breaks. They also mentioned the ball joints , if not genuine Toyota, have slop in fit. Can you comment on that? Have these after market companies improved the design. I want to lift my Sequoia more then 2 inches. What height do you suggest? 3" 4" ??

[@JayJBigIslandFishing]

Cool vid. Did you need to remove the 4 bolts holding the lbj to the spindle when putting the new coilovers in? Or was just the upper ball joint and tie rod disconnected?

[@1stgenoffroad]

On the drivers side I had the entire lower ball joint and tie rod off. But on the passenger side it was all connected. I did remove the upper control arm because I was changing it anyway. I’ve done it before where I left that in place too.

[@nemesis851_]

I did look through the comments, before asking; How long in hours, did it take to A. Do passenger side (hrs)? B. Do driver side (hrs) quicker? C. Time from start to finish (un-drivable) ? At $145/hr shop labour, I'm looking to do this myself also

[@PoeRacing]

What is a "Sway-bar"??? Honey Badger vaguely remembers something about that. She seems to recall it was something that restricted her movement and made cornering less fun. She likes to pretend she's a trophy truck whenever she can. :p

[@1stgenoffroad]

Lol. Yeah. Front and rear are both long gone.

[@rjm2010]

I know the icons are going to be better than the bilsteins, but how do you think the bilsteins are compared to the oem?