Thread: 4 banger Toyota pickup as a wood hauler? (Show me your Toyota hauling!)

Yo ancy:

Does that T100 have the 3.4 V6?

I've got a 1996 with the 3.4 engine and I haven't touched anything on it other than tires, batteries and fluids. Mine only has 45K miles on it and is in excellent condition. I haven't spent a dime on repairs in fifteen years but since the truck is getting long in the tooth, I'm thinking that maybe I should be carrying out some of the preventative maintenance and in particular, the timing belt. From what I've read, if one is changing the timing belt, they should also change the water pump. Problem is that the truck has been such a great vehicle, I'm a bit reluctant to bring to Toyota to have it worked on. If I do bring it in, it will be to a Toyota dealership. Might cost more but I'm confident they're probably the best people to do the work.

The external serpentine belt still looks like new hence my reluctance to mess with the timing belt. However, I'm fully aware that if the timing belt let's go, there will be serious consequences.

Have you had the timing belt changed on yours? Anyone else out there with the 3.4 V6 who hasn't changed the timing belt as per maintenance schedule (5 years/90K miles, whichever comes first)?

Here is my 81...

It will work but you will have to make a few more trips than you did in your 350.

Originally Posted by borat

Yo ancy:

Does that T100 have the 3.4 V6?

I've got a 1996 with the 3.4 engine and I haven't touched anything on it other than tires, batteries and fluids. Mine only has 45K miles on it and is in excellent condition. I haven't spent a dime on repairs in fifteen years but since the truck is getting long in the tooth, I'm thinking that maybe I should be carrying out some of the preventative maintenance and in particular, the timing belt. From what I've read, if one is changing the timing belt, they should also change the water pump. Problem is that the truck has been such a great vehicle, I'm a bit reluctant to bring to Toyota to have it worked on. If I do bring it in, it will be to a Toyota dealership. Might cost more but I'm confident they're probably the best people to do the work.

The external serpentine belt still looks like new hence my reluctance to mess with the timing belt. However, I'm fully aware that if the timing belt let's go, there will be serious consequences.

Have you had the timing belt changed on yours? Anyone else out there with the 3.4 V6 who hasn't changed the timing belt as per maintenance schedule (5 years/90K miles, whichever comes first)?

It has the 3.4 V6 and from what I am told at some point the got ride of the belts and went to gears or a chain, I don't remember. When I hit 100,000 I had it gone through and tuned up that's when I thought I would do the timing belt but they said they changed that. Mine has had so problems but nothing major. 45,000 miles, do you drive anywhere? Bringing it to an x toyota worker tomorrow for new rotors and a wine in the rear end I will ask about the timing belt again.

Originally Posted by IHDiesel73L

just who do you think you are driving over the grass like that!?

I hauled plenty of wood in this little Nissan over the years. I must admit most of the hauling from my wood cutting area to home was down hill. Wouldn't maintain highway speed uphill even without a load and putting some wood in it cut that back quite a bit. By the way this just had a little four cylinder motor.

I bought the trailer when I got tired of climbing into the canopy. My concern with it was getting too much of a load and brake issues on the long downhill run. I kept the loads light and never a problem.

Originally Posted by ancy

It has the 3.4 V6 and from what I am told at some point the got ride of the belts and went to gears or a chain, I don't remember. When I hit 100,000 I had it gone through and tuned up that's when I thought I would do the timing belt but they said they changed that. Mine has had so problems but nothing major. 45,000 miles, do you drive anywhere? Bringing it to an x toyota worker tomorrow for new rotors and a wine in the rear end I will ask about the timing belt again.

I do all my scrounging with my 2006 taco 4x4. I know the 2005s and beyond have timing chains. The scrounging has been good to me this year. I have hauled more loads thani can count. A couple years ago when i was buying wood, my wood guypulled a trailer with taco that looked just like the original poster's.

'83--hauling some big juniper rounds out of the forest last weekend.juniper.jpg

Originally Posted by audible fart

4 cylinder toyotas rule. I have an 04 tacoma reg cab 4x4. I love it. My requirements when buying a truck are simple:

1. Standard transmission

2. Manual crank windows and manually operated door locks.

Since most truck companies just sell automatic trucks full of tons of electronical bull####, i was glad to find the Tacoma. No metrosexual trucks for me, thanks.

Bought it at 60k, have 113k now. Zero problems of course. I did replace the leaf springs with 2.5" lift skyjackers after i completely used up the stock ones. Put 2 inch lift spacers on the front to level it out. I pull a 6x12 landscaping trailer with it all the time. Won't win many races, but i know what's gonna happen when i turn the key. Every time. Don't wanna post a pic because i have stalkers on this site that would fap to a pic of my truck. Toyota rules.

Fap away stalkers!

My '92 Toy has been the best little motorized wheelbarrow I've ever owned. Uses about 1qt of oil per change, and has a sensor (TPS I think) going out, but has been dead reliable otherwise. 159K, 2wd, 22RE/5spd. It's a complete stripper, armstrong steering, 2 1/4-60 AC (Both side windows and wings open, 60mph) vinyl everything, no tilt/cruise, manual windows/locks. I got it for $700 from my BIL who makes substantially more than my E-5 pay and couldn't stand it's inconveniences and lack of 4wd. I'll get an 87-94 Taco 4wd at some point, but I need a S.S. right now which is about the same price as a decent Taco around these parts. Now if I could only find one with the 2L-TE or newer 4cyl Turbo-diesel engine.... It may have a set of Hellwig or Timbren helpers in it's future, as well as slotted/cross-drilled rotors for some addt'l whoa. I'm not concerned about the lack of go, but if I ever am, I'll swap in a pwr steering rack, V-6 rear end and then a 4.3 V6/NV4500 and be done with it.

Originally Posted by Richard_

my old 80 hauled wood no problem , i miss it

Man, that looks like my Tacoma's grandfather. With bigger tires and more lift. Love it. Did you sell it?

Originally Posted by pants on fire

I do all my scrounging with my 2006 taco 4x4. I know the 2005s and beyond have timing chains. The scrounging has been good to me this year. I have hauled more loads thani can count. A couple years ago when i was buying wood, my wood guypulled a trailer with taco that looked just like the original poster's.

The 3rz motor in my 2004 2.7 Tacoma indeed has a timing chain. What motor is in your truck?

Originally Posted by trailmaker

Fap away stalkers!

Yea, that's my truck. I painted those stock steel rims flat black after sanding them down. Looks good contrasting the white paint. Timelessly utilitarian. How much was that awesome headache rack?

Originally Posted by alderman

I hauled plenty of wood in this little Nissan over the years. I must admit most of the hauling from my wood cutting area to home was down hill. Wouldn't maintain highway speed uphill even without a load and putting some wood in it cut that back quite a bit. By the way this just had a little four cylinder motor.

I bought the trailer when I got tired of climbing into the canopy. My concern with it was getting too much of a load and brake issues on the long downhill run. I kept the loads light and never a problem.

I used to have a 1996 nissan 4 banger reg cab from 96 til about 2005. Until it became a little to intimate with a Jeep liberty.

Originally Posted by borat

Yo ancy:

Does that T100 have the 3.4 V6?

I've got a 1996 with the 3.4 engine and I haven't touched anything on it other than tires, batteries and fluids. Mine only has 45K miles on it and is in excellent condition. I haven't spent a dime on repairs in fifteen years but since the truck is getting long in the tooth, I'm thinking that maybe I should be carrying out some of the preventative maintenance and in particular, the timing belt. From what I've read, if one is changing the timing belt, they should also change the water pump. Problem is that the truck has been such a great vehicle, I'm a bit reluctant to bring to Toyota to have it worked on. If I do bring it in, it will be to a Toyota dealership. Might cost more but I'm confident they're probably the best people to do the work.

The external serpentine belt still looks like new hence my reluctance to mess with the timing belt. However, I'm fully aware that if the timing belt let's go, there will be serious consequences.

Have you had the timing belt changed on yours? Anyone else out there with the 3.4 V6 who hasn't changed the timing belt as per maintenance schedule (5 years/90K miles, whichever comes first)?

Last year i was bull S'ting with a guy that is certified as specializing in toyota and owns a shop. I asked him if he'd had any 3rz 4 banger trucks blow a timing chain. He said none. He's been open 15 years.

I vote that you stay in the 7.3 family and get your wife an excursion, the King of SUVs! At least you'll be able to pull some serious trailers with it if you need to.