Ep. 3. Total Chaos Diff Drop Install on 2004 Toyota Sequoia 1stGenOffRoad.com

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Ep. 3. Total Chaos Diff Drop Install on 2004 Toyota Sequoia 1stGenOffRoad.com

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Fits the 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra, 1995 2004 Tacoma, 2000 2007 Sequoia
This DIY video from www.1stgenoffro... shows how to install a 1 inch differential drop on a 1st Gen 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The same Diff Drop Kit will work for all 1st Gen 2001-2007 Sequoias, 2000-2006 Tundra, the 1996-2004 Tacoma and the 1996-2002 4Runner.
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@mcgyverinstituteofninjatech 2 жыл бұрын

I love the new diff drop kit you offer now. Great peace of mind with the included grade 8 bolts. Installed in 10 minutes with no issues. Thanks for the fast shipping and great customer service!

@1stgenoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the order and kind words!

@mcgyverinstituteofninjatech 2 жыл бұрын

@@1stgenoffroad installing my new 2865 springs and OME shocks tomorrow. Stoked on my new suspension. Thanks again!

@myklgardner1124 6 жыл бұрын

That's why a lot of the other kits come with spacers for the skid plates. As well as new hardware, just like the one I got from Pro Comp. It's the same for the FJ Cruiser the Sequoia the Tacoma and what not. That way you don't have to go out and Source it yourself.

@stymiesnerdly771 6 жыл бұрын

JB Weld or tack those spacer nuts on the backside of the skid plate or you'll lose them the next time you do an oil change. Good series of vids

@jimnuna2022 4 жыл бұрын

Fast and simple video. Thanks for NOT over producing and talking.

@jaimetarnofsky4149 4 жыл бұрын

Spc aftermarket camber bolts are a must next time u do an alignment. Also I found that the freedom offroad UCA's are the best quality. I went thru a few and I'll say that some designs are downright dangerous. The freedom offroad available on Amazon incorporate the modern style top down Toyotas oem bushing for easy service n reliability as opposed to the deadly uniball or adjustable style custom ball joint. I'm running 16x10 pro comp rock 97 rims with 35x12.5 bfg km3s since late 2018. No sway bars and dobinsons springs, struts and shocks feels like a Baja racer when u push it no body roll and flexes so hard I had to cut my front fenders up 9in with 3" heavy weight front springs and dobinsons lift struts. Dobinsons is insane quality can't say enough. They answer the phone too and are now knowledgeable in what u need to lift a sequoia n improve your ride

@1stgenoffroad 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’ve worked closely with Dave at Dobinsons. We’ve got the Sequoia lift figured out. SPC cam bolts are too narrow, at least in the 1st gen Tundra and Sequoia. I would advise against running them. I have the SPC UCAs on my Sequoia and you can’t beat the articulation they provide. I’ve been real happy with them. But yeah. You can checkout Dobinsons kits as well as many other good options at 1stgenoffroad.com

@sandovalpaul 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Josh ..I'm Paul from Carson,ca . I just subscribed and I'm a proud owner of 4 Toyota's= 1994 mkiv supra, 1996 TACOMA, 2013 Camry SE and yes a 2006 SEQOUIA limited 4x4 with airbags height control...I'm can't wait for your next video.....KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

@1stgenoffroad 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul. Thanks for subscribing. That really helps me out. You have some really cool rigs there. a Supra is a mean car! Have several videos coming in the next few weeks. Hope you like those too.

@sandovalpaul 6 жыл бұрын

1stgenoffroad thanks bro, I told all my buddies who are into overloading about your videos...WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT REPLACING MY SHOCKS ON MY SEQOUIA IT HAS THE AIRBAG SUSOENSION... I WANT TO KEEP THE AIR SUSPENSION BUT WANT TO CHANGE MY SHOCKS FOR A HIGHER 1 TO 2 INCH LIFT

@1stgenoffroad 6 жыл бұрын

Use these. Good for 0-2” lift. www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p32/Bilstein_5100_Series_REAR_Shock_-_Sequoia_%282001-2007%29.html

@DD-Aerial-Photography 6 жыл бұрын

I beat the skid plate with a BFH flat where it hit after I installed the spacers

@1stgenoffroad 6 жыл бұрын

Thats one way to do it! LOL!

@jimnuna2022 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the extra info of add on muts n bolts, great info since shop installed my Bilsteins on my crew cab at space 5 when manual says only space 4. Yore my boots n broke sway bar link. This should resolve those issues

@jacobfoster6957 3 жыл бұрын

Probably use a universal bushing instead of a spacer on that skid plate so if the bolt loosens it doesn't rattle

@zekethefishgeek8690 2 жыл бұрын

My Toytec kit came with the slightly longer bolts in the pack.

@reece7259 7 жыл бұрын

Keep up the videos. Can't wait for the next update, I also subscribed!

@1stgenoffroad 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback. Next video coming soon. BTW, there's a tent sale during the month of September. Good for 10% off all rooftop, ground and truck tents. Code word "1stgen" at checkout. www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/c13/Camping.html

@hgonzalez1201 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man great video, thank you. I am thinking of doing this soon when I get my lift, but i I did notice that diff drop made the brackets flush/touching the skid plate. Is there any concerns on damaging the brackets/diff with impacts on the skid plate with the that diff drop?

@bmiller9456 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos! I'm looking into a 1st Gen, precisely for the reasons you describe. Subbed and liking!

@dmwi1549 6 жыл бұрын

Won't lowering the diff increase the angle of the shaft between the transfer case and diff? Does this kit lower the front of the diff mount points or is the diff still "square" to the old position? Concerned about equal angles at transfer case output and diff input u-joints. Thanks for posting.

@spacecruisers 5 жыл бұрын

DMWI wondering this as well. I imagine it helps offset the strain on the CVs and outs some of it on the shaft. Although there is a bit of play in the shaft itself so maybe that helps account for the modified angles. Either way it’d be nice to hear an expert chime in on this since I think a lot of people are wondering the same thing after install.

@narule2695 5 жыл бұрын

I'd rather pull the front driveshaft and replace the u joints than replace the CV axles

@jabroni6199 5 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos since i'm looking into a sequoia to convert to an off-road machine. Pardon my ignorance, but wouldn't this particular mod negate, at least partially, the suspension lift by turning around and lowering the center drive train?

@jeffdoak8444 4 жыл бұрын

yes but your rear is still dropped so its not that big of a deal. a body lift dose nothing but make room for bigger tires so its not much difference other than it gets your transition and gas tank up out of the way too

@dthor6922 29 күн бұрын

What was the new bolts measurement?

@jeffladd1146 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, great videos. Wondering where episode 2 is. I believe that is where you install the 5100s up front. Thanks.

@jeffladd1146 3 жыл бұрын

Nevermind, found it on your website. Thx

@utz_techy 2 жыл бұрын

I installed a 1” drop front diff spacer just like this on my 2001 Toyota Tundra, and now the front diff is touching the subframe.. did that happen to you as well?!

@ydkjs1980 2 жыл бұрын

Love your products and your videos. Thank you for sharing! do you remember what size bolts you used on the skid plate?

@1stgenoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember, I think it was 13mm, 1.5 thread pitch. Not sure about the length.

@1stgenoffroad 7 жыл бұрын

BTW, these are the aftermarket bolts I used on the back to reattach the skid plate. 2 bolts and 2 washers. www.fastenal.com/products/details/11552488?term=8mm+1.25x30

@carlosmccoy9018 6 жыл бұрын

1stgenoffroad If adding a 1-inch differential drop with that also increase the lift by 1 in?... My point if you add a 2in suspension or leveling kit + 1 inch for a total of 3 in?

@1stgenoffroad 6 жыл бұрын

Adding the diff drop doesn't add any lift. It only changes the angle at which the CV axle interfaces with wheels. If the angle is too steep, it wears out the CV axles too fast. The Diff drop relaxes that angle.

@stephengray670 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video man. Super simple.

@REDROCKMAN2010 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that maybe you might want to invest in some new electric impact and ratchets ? Snap on and many other tool company's make some pretty slick sets.

@1stgenoffroad 5 жыл бұрын

Been using this one: amzn.to/2GGjUMV

@trainertricks5376 3 жыл бұрын

did you say corpus.... bro that's my city!

@trailrunnah8886 5 жыл бұрын

Hey this was great to see! I've been researching 100 Series and Sequoias for a possible purchase, and I keep reading about "diff drops". I had no idea that it was so simple. I was thinking there'd be all kinds of brackets and cutting and stuff like on an IFS GM kit. Good to know it's just a few spacers. Though I'm concerned...is that all that is holding in the diff, those two bolts? There HAS to be some other structure or support on the other side of the diff towards the rear of the vehicle, right?

@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484 4 жыл бұрын

Toyotas are really well made long lasting cars...after years of cadillacs Lincoln's and a few other toys I bought a sequoia. ...no leaks really sturdy and quiet inside ...just make sure you do your timing belt on time...I'm at 200k and they say they go to about 500k before they croak. Easy to work on too.. Try to get a "limited" they have all the extras.

@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484 4 жыл бұрын

And mine has no rust underneath at all...

@chaldoboy1000 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can I ask what’s the purpose doing the diff drop ?

@parkersmith8011 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone that has done this have you had issues with the fluid/oil starvation in the diff seeing that it actually rotates it forward? just installed those leveling pucks in my tundra and did the cv boot clamp mod, hopefully that holds.Any recs?

@96MustangBoy1 Жыл бұрын

Is the angle noticeable afterwards?

@1stgenoffroad Жыл бұрын

I didn't take before and after measurements. It's probably not much change, but enough to have no issues with the CV axles and it's been 5-6 years.

@danielotten8563 5 жыл бұрын

I live in North Texas and am just now purchasing a 2002 SR4. I was wondering if you have any used parts?

@dutyhole1734 6 жыл бұрын

QUESTION I DID THE TOYTECH 2'' LIFT WHERE THIERS A 2'' INCH SPACER ON THE FRONT ONTOP OD THE SPRING AND THE SAME SPACER FOR THE REAR EVER SINCE I DID THIS I GET A WEIRD ERATIC HUMMING SOUND I NEVER DID THE DIFF DROP LIFT HAS BEEN ON THIER FOR 2 YEARS NOW AND NO UNEVEN TIRE WHERE OR BOOTS RIPPED BUT IM THINKING MABEY THIS WOULD BE GOOD TO DO NOW I SEEN ON YOUR VIDEO ??? GREAT VID BY THE WAY !! I WANT TO DO LONG TUBE STAINLESS JBA HEADERS AND A CAT BACK EXHAUST VERY SOON !!

@1stgenoffroad 6 жыл бұрын

Headers and exhaust would be cool. Send me a video of that. Not sure what the problem is, but could be the CV axles grinding. Could be. Those engineers at Toyota are pretty smart and the angle of articulation of the CV axles and wheels IS what they wanted it to be. Any time we change that angle, we disrupt what the makers had in mind. The diff drop spacer does help remedy this.

@CallMeJackWagon 4 жыл бұрын

So why didnt you replace those bushings when you installed that kit? :) And I'm still a bit confused on the point of the drop kit - but dont have a Sequoia nor have I googled it yet... lol

@jesseweed2144 4 жыл бұрын

diff drop kit pretty much clocks the front diff ,,,it lowers it to reduce the angle on the cv's it dose help

@twadam5218 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of 1" drop kits out there. Is 1" the max you can drop due to the cross member ? This only lowers the front half of the diff. is the back not able to be lowered as well due to the above mentioned cross member ?

@1stgenoffroad 5 жыл бұрын

More like a diff drop and slight rotate. But I can tell you the CV axles are maybe the only part of the front end i haven’t had to replace.

@efecheverri 4 жыл бұрын

@@1stgenoffroad hi Sir, I really enjoy the videos . I have a 2.5 lift, 33x 12.5 r 17 on my 2006 Tundra do you recommend doing this the my truck. Also do they have after market lower control arms for the tundra,?

@jesseromo01 2 жыл бұрын

How much total would you say you spent for the lift and tires/wheels?

@jesseromo01 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not mechanically inclined so I would probably take it to the shop to get it all done.

@use1kcf 4 жыл бұрын

"The engineers at Toyota are pretty smart". ummm. ok. I bet they are some of the brightest mechanical and design engineers on the planet.

@user-pj5wm6uq9g 6 жыл бұрын

Hello! To raise the front suspension, I installed spacers under the cup of shock absorbers. The elevator turned out ~ 1.3 ". It turns out to me too it is necessary to lower the differential?

@1stgenoffroad 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. If it’s only ~1.3”, I wouldn’t bother with a diff drop spacer

@user-pj5wm6uq9g 6 жыл бұрын

Ok. Thanks!

@casper503ify 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!! Thanksssss👌👌

@tvtissue6866 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to episode 2

@1stgenoffroad 3 жыл бұрын

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@faviles56 5 жыл бұрын

Hey did you have any vibrations with the 5100 install in your driveshaft? After a one inch lift I'm getting them at take off and 20mph.

@1stgenoffroad 5 жыл бұрын

Did not. Did you get it aligned?

@faviles56 5 жыл бұрын

@@1stgenoffroad I did but it never solved anything. Currently in the process of putting the shocks back on the stock height and removing some SuperSprings the PO put on. Hopefully bringing it back stock will fix it. Also noticed that the camber arms were completely seized so I will be replacing those as well, hopefully all of that will fix it. Thanks for responding btw!

@slimbabyjo7088 4 жыл бұрын

Plz for the love of god edit your URL Links in your other videos because all you see is 404 errors

@1stgenoffroad 4 жыл бұрын

If you see a 404 error, send me the link and I'll fix it. Thanks!

@slimbabyjo7088 4 жыл бұрын

@@1stgenoffroad its mostly on your over videos

@elijahbrooks8589 6 жыл бұрын

You know that will void your warranty and the 800 numbers will call your cell phone. lol

@ianm4935 6 жыл бұрын

Elijah Brooks not many people have warranties anymore on 13 year old cars..

@DD-Aerial-Photography 6 жыл бұрын

LOL

@1stgenoffroad 5 жыл бұрын

We no longer offer the Total Chaos Diff Drop. We not recommend the Trail Gear kit here: www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/p736/TrailGearDifferentialDropKit.html

@redletter007 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh, This link doesn't work anymore. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!