What have you done to your 3rd Gen Sequoia today?

Got the following TRD pro mods installed on 2023 Sequoia SR5:
- TRD Pro Front Grille (with Light Bar and 3 Marker Lights)
- TRD Pro camo pattern fender flares (with marker lights) for the 4 wheels
- TRD Pro Skid Plate with red TRD lettering (not clearly visible in these photos)
- aFe Front Tow Hooks (red) - this is aftermarket part (not TRD Pro)
- Removed the air dam (valance) from the front of the vehicle.










Before mod:

 

Looking good!

 

Well, I wasn't going to modify this but got a flat tire, which destroyed the crappy stock tire. Put on BFG KO2 295/70r18 (34.5") tires. No rubbing so far.

Now I need to raise the front up a couple inches to get ride of the rake.

PSA:
I put one of the stock AT tires on the steel spare wheel which should be around 33" in diameter. With the tire pushed all the way to the rear most crossmember there was only 1/2" between the tire and the panhandle bar. So Sequoia owners can't run any larger tires in the spare location.

The way Toyota wants you to operate the spare tire hoist has changed, and really sucks. The hook tool that was used for the jack is now used for the spare hoist too. It constantly slips out and binds up on things it also hooks itself on the guide sleeve when trying to remove.

 

If you ever plan to tow anything or just load stuff in the back then I'd recommend keeping the rake. It's a functional thing. If you never carry passengers or gear, go for bad.

That thing looks great with the beefed up tires!

 

Yeah, I'm not towing or loading it up with anything substantial. This is just a daily driver/ski vehicle.

 

They do look good at least.

 

Have you experienced any rubbing now that time has gone by? Thx

 

Yes, there was a slight rub at full lock and hitting a bump on the mud flaps. I removed the mud flaps and no more rubbing.

 

Added some OEM 200 series 10mm thick spacers to the top of the front shocks. I wanted to see how much they increased the ride height, which was around 1-1.25".

I need to take the springs off the shocks and cycle the suspension to make sure the shocks are not bottoming out before full bottom out on the frame mounted bumps.

Before, from few posts up
After

 

https://pressroom.toyota.com/2025-sequoia-adds-1794-grade-and-more/

fyi

 

Stage 1 build done. 2024 sequoia Capstone with Icon stage 3 lift, Icon rebound pro wheels with Toyo open country M/T 35x12.50 tires. NYTOP carbon fiber fender flares, TRD Pro conversion front grill. Prinsu roof rack with KC Hilights gravity pro 6 light bar, Baja designs squadron pro ditch lights.

Now time to start stage 2!

 

Been looking to make the same grille upgrade to the pro. Where did you happen to get the Pro Grille w/lightbar? Did you install it yourself or take it to a dealership perhaps?

 

Drove to get some donuts

 

the white looks purdy!

 

Ripped her around in the dirt and mud

 

Subd .. I'm torn between keeping the new 25 pretty much stock and hopefully never needing anything done, and modding it and making it mine but probably going to end up needing more to maintain in the end...

 

Goodbye third row, hello "queen bed."

 

Finally got my Westcott's lift in, also upgraded to 295/70/18s, completely changes the look. Should have came this way from the factory.

 

2023 TRD off-road. No lift with 35x12.50s and Fuel 18x9 20mm rims. Prinsu rack. Black valence conversions. I also added lights in the trunk.

 

How did you do the back lighting? Photo? Thanks ...

 

LED lights wired off the trunk light wiring, so they shut on and off with them. Only downside is that I can't keep them on past the point when power cuts off to the trunk. I could easily tap into the battery for that, but haven't yet.

 

They look nice -- where did you get them? The whole back end of the vehicle is ridiculously dark! Did you do the install yourself?

 

Thank you, yes I did it myself. Popped the trunk trim and ran it through the rubber grommet, so you cannot see any wires. The LEDs are just the cheap 12v eagle eyes on Amazon.

It's a huge difference in lighting for sure!

 

No rubbing?

 

I had to trim the inner edges of the fender flares and remove the bracket behind the lining (just a bolt on) and the mud flaps. The only time I rub, is just slightly at full compression high speed dips or bumps. I plan on adding durobumps which should give me 1/2 inch taller stop, and eliminate the rub.

 

were the grille lights plug and play?
do you happen to have part numbers for the lights and grille?
thanks

 

1. 3rd Gen Sequoia TRD Pro Front Grill Insert - 53114-0C530 (Install video for 3rd party grille is YouTube video refference G5EGf1W67E8 - However, the steps for OEM grill are very similar.)

2. TRD Pro - 3 Marker Lights Front - PT358-34220-AB

3. Wire Harness for Sequoia TRD Pro OEM Marker Lights - https://raveoffroad.com/products/wi...-pro-oem-marker-lights?variant=40090326269987 (This link also has the install instructions for the marker lights.)

4. Front camera bracket - https://westcottdesigns.net/product/2022-toyota-tundra-sequoia-front-camera-relocation-bracket/ (This bracket allows you to transfer the front-facing camera on a non-TRD Pro trim when installing the OEM TRD Pro Grille Insert.)

5. TRD Pro - Front Light Bar - PT358-34220-LB (You can find used OEM Light Bars a lot cheaper on ebay).
Steps to power the OEM Light Bar - https://www.tundras.com/threads/grille-interchangeable.100356/page-8#post-2790295. Alternatively, you can go for a third-party light bar (example: Diode Dynamics / Heretic / Baja Designs / Rave)

6. Light Bar Dash switch - PT45A-34220-AA (see this thread for wiring the Light bar switch - https://www.tundras.com/threads/trd-pro-light-bar-switch-p-n.116422/)

 

Added my Diode light bar. This kit came with its own switch that allows you to turn them on independently without your high beams having to be on. Very happy with these as they are super bright.