Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

If I'm still in Cali, definitely will be seeing how soon can get back into Sawmill for sure.

 

LETS. GO.

 

Anyone have experience with the 3.0 V6 that's in the 1990 Toyota pickup? I'm looking at a dedicated crawler and not sure how reliable those engines are. However, I don't plan to put on too many miles on it yearly, just trails a few times a year. I would have to drive it to the trail though.

 

Notorious for blowing head gaskets unless you get an aftermarket header. Problem is the original exhaust manifold is too close to the block and deteriorates the gasket over time. Be ready to enjoy the slow life though as they aren't power horses.

 

I had one in a '93 4Runner. Aside from the one head gasket, never had a problem in almost two hundred thousand miles. Not the fastest in the bunch but if you own a Toyota, speed and performance isn't a priority so you already know that.

As far as the head gasket thing goes, it was replaced with a different gasket made from a different material. I never had a problem after the replacement.

 

Known as the 3.slow. Like @90yota said notorious for blown head gaskets but can be remedied. With that said I know plenty of people with it in there dedicated crawlers and they do well. Gearing is everything in a crawler though usually that makes them not so street friendly.

 

I have the 22RE in my ‘90 pickup, it’s been super reliable, although not exactly powerful. I’ve not owned a truck with a 3.0, but I’ve also heard what everyone else has mentioned (not super powerful, head gasket issues).

 

Well, alignment is back in spec and did some trimming of the front bumper and fender to eliminate rubbing for daily driving. Figure I’ll still need to get a BMC or BMR for trail articulation as there’s minimal space for the tire to tuck into….but at least there’s no rubbing going out of a parking space or driveway

 

i want big tires too.

have to get a new set before next winter

 

Sexy!

 

@106 I forgot to mention in my previous post, if you are looking for a dedicated shitbox wheeler don't forget to get AAA or good tow insurance.

 

Couldn’t wait any longer to do a shakedown test. Impromptu trip to prairie city yielded great results! Thank goodness I had sliders as the frame twister gave me a good ding!

 

Bro! I just passed by the area too, In fact you probably passed by my place in the way there.

 

this will slowly turn into a 4th Gen 4Runner forum lol

 

Ok Sawmill snow break thru trip when? Maybe 2nd or 3rd week of April. Bowman Rd opens March 31st according to this: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tahoe/recarea/?recid=55462

 

I’ve always had better luck going the other way

 

Thought the other way was for RVs and Subarus?

 

Through Washington? There will be plenty of snow to push through haha

 

When the road technically opens and when it is passable could be two different times this year! Holy crap, there's a lot of snow!

 

I assumed from the East (hwy 89). I've only taken Bowman the couple dozen times I've been to bowman/sawmill.

I see Washington is parallels to Bowman, could be fun