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OK...here's the skinny. I have very little low end torque, problems starting in very cold weather, a gas leak (I think...not entirely sure to be honest), and a truck that DOES NOT want to climb hills (unless it's at 4K rpms or in 4wd, then no prob) Compression was tested to be @ 110 lbs on...

Hmmmm...i thought it was a little low. My fear is that I've got snow coming this week and no4wd vehicle...always seems to give me probs at the worst times.

This is driving me crazy...here's what's new on my truck: Brand new Battery Brand new spark plugs Newer Ignition Coil Newly installed fuel regulator Radiator's been newly flushed OK...so what's the prob? My 89 3VZE Auto will not turn over...just crank, crank, crank, a few rumbles, then...

Here is a link to my classified post: FS: 1st Gen SR5 Auto 3.0 4x4 - Toyota 4Runner Forum THANKS!

My landlord had some 235/75/15 studded snows here in his garage that had been sitting for a while. They were an off brand, Wintertrax Widetrack??, but I had a my mechanic look at them and he said they were like brand new, maybe only 100 miles on them. So for $50 mounted and balanced I went...

I just paid $1900 for my 89 1st gen 2 door V6 that has 160K miles on it. 3000 only if its IMMACULATE condition, which is hard to believe with a 20 year old truck. my $0.02 Good Luck

Bad_Vision... What brand tire is that? Thanks

Anyone know about this one? Snowtrakker... I can get a set of 4 put on for $360 out the door... Not a lot of reviews out there from what I can see. Thanks

Has anyone ever installed a cold air intake on an 89 3VZE? Here is the one that I found on ebay for about $40 after shipping? Just wanted to see people's thoughts, reviews, and common problems. I was thinking this might help the 3.SLOW a little bit. Thanks for your help. Charlieb60

OK...I am looking to purchase some dedicated Snow Tires. Here is my driving scenario: Live up a steep hill that is not state maintained. We have a guy that pushes in his 4wheeler and a plow guy that comes pretty often. I usually creep down in 4 Low and I'm ok. I then come back up in 4 Low...

1989 Toyota 4Runner Hey ALL, New to the forum. New to my 4Runner. Only driven a few times now, but it's been great in the snow. i'm looking forward to learning more about these trucks and learning a lot from people here in this forum. Charlieb60