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#11 of 15 Re: 2008 Sequoia - Towing Capacity Limits [tennisbum1212] by etrailers May 21, 2008 (5:44 am)
Replying to: tennisbum1212 (May 20, 2008 7:44 pm) tennisbum1212,   I'm quite certain the Sequoia hitch is rated at 600 tongue and 6000 tow. I looked at a friends 2008 Tundra and if I recall that is indeed the rating. I think you will also find this to be the case with most 3/4 ton trucks as well. A 3/4 ton truck will typically have a beefier engine, frame/chassis and tranny than a 1/2 ton truck but they are typically packaged with the same class IV hitch (600/6000).   With that said, there are plenty of people out there towing 10K with a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton truck. I'm not saying it's a good thing but there are many doing it. I certainly would not let a 750/7500 trailer steer me away from a Sequoia. I would just be aware that you will more than likely be exceeding the capacity of the standard hitch, which can be a safety and liability issue.   I don't have access to the Sequoia manual or the fine print on the hitch although I will try to find out. You can certainly call your local dealer but I would suggest speaking with someone in the service department or a truck specialist vs a typical sales person.   Regarding the differential gear ratio, the tow package with the 4.3 will usually yield a bit less fuel economy and it may or may not be noticeable. The idea with the change in the gear ratio for towing is to put less strain on the tranny to keep it from changing gears so often.
#12 of 15 Towing with the 2008 Sequoia by tennisbum1212 May 21, 2008 (7:11 am)
I would love to hear some feedback from all 2008 Sequoia owners that tow toy haulers or camping trailers. How is your Sequoia handling the load and hhow is the gas mileage towing and not towing? So let's hear your thoughts. Thanks
#13 of 15 Re: Rear suspension air bags [jimbo826] by 08conestoga Jul 21, 2008 (9:35 pm)
Replying to: jimbo826 (Apr 09, 2008 7:51 am) Any luck finding air bags for the the 2008 Sequoia(stock with coil springs, not the models already fitted with rear air suspension)? Replies to this message: etrailers (Jul 27, 2008 3:08 pm)
#14 of 15 Re: Rear suspension air bags [08conestoga] by etrailers Jul 27, 2008 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: 08conestoga (Jul 21, 2008 9:35 pm) I'm not sure who might have air bags for an 08 but there are other alternatives (I'm guessing you did not get the rear load leveling suspension option on your Sequoia).   I have limited experience with the "after market" air bags but the relatively inexpensive ones I purchased leak continuously (this is not on a Sequoia). I have already replaced them once but I won't get into that.   A company called Timbren has some good reviews. They have a pretty simple and effective solution but it limits your ability to "soften" the ride manually or by control. IOW, it's installed and uses no air.   If you google "Timbren & Sequoia" you will find them and they show a model for the 08 Sequoia. I would call just to verify. (I do not work for or sell Timbren products).
#15 of 15 towing brake control by mrsjp Nov 17, 2009 (9:50 pm)
I have a 2005 Sequoia LE. Does the towing package it came with fit the requirements for pulling a travel trailer with dry weight of 4280 lbs? I've been told that I need to install a brake control system...?

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