BurbMan wrote:
bmanning wrote:
No question that 6's have advantages over older 4's, but over 5-speeds- especially in Sequoias specifically- there's little to be gained by having the 6-speed.
All things being equal I would agree, BUT, you can't look at just the transmission....maybe the 6 box Sequoias came with a higher (numerically) rear axle ratio than the 5 boxes...That would give them more towing grunt, while the extra OD at the top end gives them the same highway mileage as the 5 box models.
I'm no Sequoia expert and not sure if Toyota gives you the option of several rear axle ratios, but since you've got this much info I would look into the rear axle options as well.
I believe Sequoias all get a 4.10 rear regardless of model year.
My 2002 Land Cruiser had a 4.30 and launch was excellent even with the older 4-speed automatic with a relatively high 1st gear ratio.
My XC90 V8 has a great launch also despite a 3.20 diff; a 4.15 1st gear makes up for it.
