I want to clarify something. I am NOT so incredibly prideful to believe that our tiny little channel has actually caused the huge spike in the prices of used Sequoias. I’m just mentioning that accusations that people have made against me.

@HAXUSOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

I think most understand that, but I think it’s worth to mention that a few articles have been published saying the sequoia is the next budget offroad/overland vehicle, so I think those are really to blame, although I do believe your channel helped that a bit. Personally, I’m okay with it. More value to our cars! The ones complaining should’ve bought one when we told them.

@jays.3702

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t listen to the haters 👍 keep up the good work on the videos. Other sequoia owners appreciate what you have to share.

@SteveJud43

Жыл бұрын

People are stupid, mostly. Myself included.

@ijzerkoekie

2 ай бұрын

A few yearss later and the Sequoias are still reasonably priced. Ultimately, I don't believe you did anything wrong, the word was going to get out at some point, and it takes an independent thinker to see it. You happened to be one of the first and you are trying to get followers and it is your work, or at least part of your work, you did nothing wrong. It would be like blaming a doctor for getting the word out about some new breakthrough medicine and the supplies run out because of it. The segment of the offroad community that whined and complained about what you did, are probably mostly lazy bums who don't want to spend any more money than can buy a 30 year old Corolla. The only thing that sucks about this is if the prices become hyper inflated because it becomes a trend everyone follows. I resent those people (trend followers, lemmings), but I still wouldn't blame people like you - I appreciate the info.

Definitely a must have a handy power storage n charger.

I love your channel; but to me I don't think that you can be blamed for the increase in sequoia prices. The whole used car market is a mess right now. Keep up the good work and don't let the trolls get you down.

@furmissile1432

2 жыл бұрын

agree and plenty of other channels have covered the 1st gen in recent times. Don't stress

Thanks for the video

I just found your channel! i have an 05 and i live in Ogden as well!

The original alternator on my '02 gave out at 300k. I wrote a strong worded letter to Toyota telling them that I was disappointed that the alternator died before the end of the world. Starter still works like a top though, so I'll give the engineers some slack. '02 does not have the auto-crank feature on the starter. Must be a fancy smancy upgrade after the '05 facelift. Another battery issue I had was the cable end to the battery post broke, forcing me to spend $7.64 for a new post clamp. I'm going to go broke with the frequency and expense of the repairs. Please people, if you love your wallets, don't buy this rig.....so I can by another in 5 years!

@blackrider8692

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is 2003 and has the automatic ignition, but it is a limited one, maybe not all platforms brought it.

06 270k miles only regular maintenance still daily driven, in Utah also 🤙🤙

I do think that people were sleeping on the sequoias but I’m so mad that the gx470 secret has been let out… in 2018 you could buy a 2004-2007 for like 4.5k, now they’re 12k

This has happened to my 2003 sequoia a couple of times. I tried to jump started with my second car with no success. For me it was the battery terminals doing bad connections. All inusually do is to disconnect the terminals and clena them up. 270k and still running strong :)

I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve used my battery jump pack on mine and others vehicles. I think it’s one of the best tools to carry.

Had to replace the starter on mine as the starter was grinding/hanging up and that was making noise around 160k at 169k I was concerned more as it was getting worse. I did it myself cause 1k for Toyota to replace with reman denso with 1yr warranty wasn’t for me. Put brand new autozone gold starter in cause reman is a hit or miss especially since the starter is very hard to get to. I hope this helps others. If starter is needing replacement order intake gaskets as well and new coolant o ring for bypass in the valley. Use a lot of dish soap on o ring so it doesn’t rip. Ask me how I know lol. Hope this helps community. My vehicle is an 05 4Runner limited v8 also

I just found your channel and am enjoying it. I bought my ‘03 back in 2013 with 195k on it. I’ve had it for nearly 10 years and it has done well for my family, but recently discovered that I’ve got some frame rust issues. Nothing super serious as far as drivability but has deteriorated enough at the parking brake cable mount that my parking brake doesn’t really work anymore. I also have a head gasket leak, which only seems to be leaking externally and just seeping coolant down the block. I’m also about 20k from needing a T-belt and WP. I’ve been wanting to get another pickup, so have been thinking about letting it go, but watching your vids kind of makes me want to fix the Sequoia and keep it going.

Don't worry about it breaking down everything that is mechanical or machinery will break down at some point. I just had my 05 limited Built. Total chaos two and a half inch long trave flared fingers in the front 4,88 gears Front and rear electronic lockers. king shocks Method wheels nitto ridge grapplers thirty five inch Coastal offer road high clearance bumpers with. Warn winch Coastal offer road rock sliders. Metal Tech rear control arms. KC flex lights And switch pro. And a whole lot more. I spent $43,000 The only thing around with sequoias is Toyota put cheap ass suspension on them. Other than that they have the motor and everything else. That's why they were so cheap because they had crappy suspension. That's why I built mine now it's nicer than a Toyota Tacoma or 4 runner. It will outperform them. My friend has a 2017 Tacoma And he had to put his and four wheel drive and still struggled I followed him and 2 will drive and drove right through everything like it was nothing. High clearance and thirty five inch tires Really Make a huge difference so does that long travel get? I don't need to use my 4x4 often now. What's gold on the Sequoia Is that 4.7 I force. Google the million mile motor and the 4.7 I force will pop up. So don't feel bad. You got an awesome vehicle for a great price?

Glad it turned out well! Replaced my alternator on the sequoia earlier this year. Almost stranded me at a stop light but limped home. I waited and ignored several warnings before that though

Great job ! Wonderful couple ! Bless you two for all you give !

Love your channel. Keep the sequoia videos coming. I recently bought a 02 sequoia and love it. I saw your rig a couple days ago in Ogden. Love your setup, I hope to do some mods in the future.

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! What color is your Sequoia? I've seen several in town recently too. I wonder if I've seen yours.

@franciscolopez4697

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFraziers I have a white limited sequoia. It’s my wife’s daily driver so she’s put the brakes on any big mods for the time being. All I’ve done is put some KO2’s and threw on some 2020 tacoma trd rims. Looking forward to the seeing the other sequoia videos you mentioned.

@phild2313

2 жыл бұрын

Dont mention anything about toilet paper, otherwise you can get blamed about a potential shortage again.

I wouldn't rule out your starter, after 250k miles I suspect the starters days are numbered. Sure, the alternator needed replacing which probably drained down your battery to the point it couldn't turn the starter, but even a modestly charged battery should turn a good starter. Glad you made it out!

I just took my sequoia with 195k on a 1200 mile trip and it did great! One time my heart sank was when my truck wouldn’t start when I turned the key. For some reason I thought it was an ignition kill switch with the alarm since my doors don’t always lock. So I pressed the unlock button on the key fob and it then turned the key and all was well. :)

for 250K miles and the alternator to finally go out, that's still pretty good! I would have 0 hesitation to continue to drive that Sequoia. Things eventually wear out, considering that it was bought at high mileage (no history of how the previous owner drove it). But I would still think mechanically there's no issues with it.

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, I feel exactly the same about it.

I bought my silver 06 Sequoia with 180k because of YOU!! LOL Btw, never been any happier in my life. I love her

Good story 😁 I enjoy yer Sequoia content .

You're not the reason they went up in price. It's the toyota market right now. The used market especially toyotas have sky rocketed. I also have a portable jump starter. It's a must have. It's saved us a few times.

I'd agree, it doesn't matter how reliable a vehicle is, there will eventually be a problem of some sort. I've had two tundras since new, and my current on has 300,000 miles and is still hop in it and take it coast to coast. In 300,000 miles I've had to replace an alternator, a fuel pump, and an ac compressor, I can't complain about that.

I have two Sequoia’s an 04,03 an I love them both one is a daily driver, the 04 is my overlanding rig. Would love to go on a adventure with you.

Damn, the clicking its the rust

What you are describing are the exact symptoms mine has when the battery connections become corroded and stop making a solid connection. It's deceiving because I'm used to cars with even lots of nasty corrosion on the terminals starting fine, but the Sequoia seems particularly sensitive to this. What you want to do is take the terminals apart and not only clean where they touch the terminals on the battery, but actually take the two bolts out of the positive connection itself and clean where the connection meets the wiring. That's where the corrosion is that prevents it from starting. First time this happened I hit them with the terminal brush and put it back together, it was good for a while but started acting up again. Second time I disassembled all of it and cleaned the pieces on the bench grinder, including the threads on the bolts. Perfect ever since.

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

I actually did this same procedure when I changed the alternator. It’s possible that might have been the real issue going on.

@MitchellSmith

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFraziers I would be willing to bet that was it. I had this happen a couple times where sometimes a jump would help, other times it wouldn't. But it puzzled me at first because the battery was either all there, or totally didn't want to make an effort to crank. No slow crank, like you would expect from a low voltage situation. Likely that just fooling around with the terminals while jumping is what actually got yours started when you were stranded.

I actually had the same issue. With my v8 4runner. I went to the store and it wouldn’t start when I went to leave. I got super worried also because I never saw any bad signs. Someone tried to jump me with zero luck. I almost called a tow truck but decided “I might as well try a battery, I’ll have to do it eventually anyway.” I was so happy I did because it started no issues. I took it to the autoparts also to get everything tested and they told me the same thing about the starter solenoid or whatever they told you. But while they were testing it, the voltage was very steady so I decided not to trust them and just move on with my day because I trusted the “battery” light on the dash that NEVER came on. Anyway, that was 6 months ago or so. No issues since lol.

My radiator popped a good hole in it. So i topped it off. Drove highway speed for about 20 miles. Now new radiator and everything is fine. Pretty good truck slash mom van. Hahaha. I also put 5 or 6 wheelbarrow fulls of river rock in it. Not bad for a mom suv :)

Just went through this exact same thing last week 2002 Sequoia 193k

Your videos are great ! I have 2004 Landcruiser, recently whenever it rains , those tires I have had for about 2 years will tend to become slippery on the freeways. What kind of tires do you suggest for me to change to? I usually commute about 80 miles one way to work on the freeways. Thks in advance !

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

80 miles one way? Getting 14 mpg? Lol I recommend buying a cheap little Corolla or Civic to commute in save the mileage and gas for the Land Cruiser for adventures. That’s what I’m looking to do for my own commute. But as far as tires go, I really like Toyos. The Toyo open country at3s look like a great option. That’s what I’d go with if was buying a new set tomorrow 👍

@texaslakebrokertt9639

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFraziers 12 mph ,,,,,,,,, lol

We have a modified 2006 Sequoia and live in Farmington! Small world

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

Utah is a great place to go explore!

let's set up a sequoia immogene & blackbear pass trip next year together, get some sequoia content together

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

We are already putting together plans to do such a trip. We’d certainly love to have some company with us.

@TheWarriorSage1357

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Ouray and just purchased an ‘07 Sequoia last week. I’d love to be a part of anything that transpires.

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWarriorSage1357 follow us on Instagram because that’s likely where we will organize it. Also, LUCKY YOU for living in Ouray. I’m super jealous.

@isaacspoon

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWarriorSage1357 let’s get something together for sure! I bet we could get several other sequoias together

Take the mean messages as ego boosts. You two are so influential that you’re shifting the entire Sequoia market!

Why would anyone blame you for the price increase? It’s not like there is a major chip shortage affecting the car market or anything. Along with dangerously high inflation making everything cost too much.

There's still plenty of deals nationwide on sequoias and you can push prices down with gas mileage. The rising prices are due to the car market. Sequoias were always on the higher end for toyota vehicles.

Those people should be happy for they can sell their sequoias for a pretty penny now. They should also know by now that Toyota's have a high resale value. I sold my 2WD 3rd gen 4Runner with 237k miles and a broken catalytic converter along with a badly leaking rack and pinion at CarMax for $2400

Automatic start is on later models, my 02 doesn't have that

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that. Good info. Thanks

@bajasoobnut

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFraziers not a prob, someone else mentioned it in one of their videos and when I tried it it did nothing lol, but I did learn that with the older sequoias it is good to turn the key to on and wait for the pump to shut off so that the fuel lines are primed and then it's a easy start

@FullPcGamer

2 жыл бұрын

@@bajasoobnut mine is 04 and has automatic

What roof rack is on the tree?

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/n46bpqdyoJy7fLQ.html

Lmao you think your 4K plus subscribers drove the market up nationally?

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

Lol that’s generally how I respond to people who make that accusation

@rickyangeles4564

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the 1 million tundra did lol..but that engine was only used in the 05-07 vvt-i

What amp alternator did you put in?

@camt1818

2 жыл бұрын

Curious if you're running a dc-dc charger too. I can't remember if you mentioned that in your battery box video.

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

We just went with oem replacement so the stock amperage. We don’t have a dc to dc. Just solar.

I changed my starter.... turns out it was my battery...... well.at least that's done lol

Anyone else have a story of breaking down away from civilization?

@n.r.8719

2 жыл бұрын

I always say the my first gen is so reliable that it will actually give me a one month written notice sent through certified mail before it decides to break down. First gen for the win!

@reaganl.5113

2 жыл бұрын

Not away from civilization...this happened in my garage. My ever faithful 2000 4runner with 264K miles had never failed me. I went to start it one afternoon and the contacts to the starter fused together...thats right...the starter wouldn't stop trying to start EVEN with the key out of the ignition. I thankful had tools right there in the garage to pull the + off the battery to save the starter motor. $20 contacts and 2 hours to to pull and reinstall the starter and she was good as new!

Bro. I replaced my starter at 257k. PITA

literally bought a Sequoia for 600 what the hell are these guys talking about

Ima be honest the KZread comment section WILL ruin your health ignore the bad comments you seem cool let’s take a trip to Sequoia Nat Park I know some sick spots . 😭😭

You increased the prices of their own vehicles.... how can someone be mad about that??

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

The value of my vehicle has doubled since I bought it. If I helped cause that, I’m not upset about it at all 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

05-07 are more reliable then the 01-04 since 05-07 they upgraded the engine and transmission...01-04 seem to have more problems..05-07 hardly have any issues...but Sequoia still more reliable suv compared to chevy gmc and ford...

@TheYAMAMAHA

2 жыл бұрын

I worked at a Toyota dealership, what experience do you have on this subject. Because I would like to disagree with you.

@rickyangeles4564

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheYAMAMAHA what would you disagrre on?

@TheYAMAMAHA

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickyangeles4564 how would adding more parts to a valvetrain make it reliable? Those cam phasers have failed by them selves. it's the non vvti engines that are more reliable and simple.

@mickeydoolittle2057

2 жыл бұрын

I have an 01 that is trouble free at 257k. Great SUV for sure. I have to agree that it has less sophisticated systems that just work.

I can't believe I clicked on this clickbait. If you knew how to use a multimeter you wouldn't have gone to the autoparts store. There is a strong probability that your issue will persist even after this new alternator that surely was NOT the culprit. 12 yr owner of a Tacoma and I went through this exact scenario for years until I put my stubborn ego aside and learned how to use multimeter and learned principles of electric wiring. Your starter signal wire most likely was not receiving the 12v that it needs from the starter relay. I suspect intermittent open in the circuit. These are educated guesses but not a certainty. I would investigate further and not rely on an American CORPORATE auto parts store for assurance. Furthermore, to bring your ego back down to Earth. You have 4.7 thousand subscribers. Obviously if I cared more than I already do I could look up views for your videos but there were obviously more views than subscribers but regardless in a country of 400 million people you had an effect on the secondary market of the Sequoia???????? God sent me here to take you down a notch.

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

I did mention in the video that I did in fact use a multimeter to confirm what I was told that the auto parts store. I’m not a certified mechanic, but I do know how do a basic check with a multimeter. Also, I think you misunderstood my point about my videos shifting the market. I am not stupid enough to think that our tiny little channel had anything to do with the market shift. I credit the increased prices of used vehicles to Covid and also having a really pathetic administration in office that is screwing up inflation across all goods in the country. I’m just relaying the accusations some people have made. Our original video about the sequoia did reach over 100k views, which really isn’t that many, but to some people, that’s enough for them to believe that you tubers have a huge effect on it. Sorry you didn’t find any enjoyment in our content. It’s not for everyone I guess. I also find it it funny that you’re mocking our subscriber count. Last I checked, 4,800 is a much bigger number than 76.

@MexicoPescadoro

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFraziers just think of me when you're out in the middle of nowhere and it happens again. I tried to help.

@TheFraziers

2 жыл бұрын

@@MexicoPescadoro I really think you tried to be a conceited jerk, and you were successful.