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HiJet Lift Kits

Discussion in 'Daihatsu Hi jet' started by crashxx, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. crashxx

    crashxx Member

    I know we've all discussed this a billion times, but lets rehash. The way I understand it 2" is all the HiJets will take. I've seen some pictures of some w/ 25" tires on them and lots of room between the tire & fender. How is this accomplished? Body lift? or just a larger lift at the cost of CV joints? Anyone found a kit that drops the tranny, motor, ect to allow for more clearance? I've got a 2" on my 98' w/ 23" All Trails and get a little rub sometimes. Thanks for the help!
     
  2. Mighty Milt

    Mighty Milt Active Member

    do a search, i know there are a few guys here that have done a diff and cross member drop to accomodate the larger lift and tires... and i've heard of complete kits that don't have to be hand made that will accomplish the same thing but i don't know the quality of the product.
     
  3. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    I've got a ~6" lift w/25's on my 99. It uses a 3" add-a-leaf and ~3" shackles in the rear. 5" strut risers w/ a ~1" longer/stiffer springs in the front. I fabricated 4" spacers for the front suspension cradle to allow for CV clearance. Space the rear tranny mount 2" to re-align the rear driveshaft. C-notch the crossmember to allow clearance for the front driveshaft. Replace all 3 rubber brake lines with longer DOT steel braided ones. Lengthen a few vacuum hoses. Fabricate a drop pitman arm. Lengthen the radius rods 1.5". I think thats all I did.

    -Greg
     
  4. crashxx

    crashxx Member

    Very Nice!
     
  5. Nautydog1

    Nautydog1 Member

    Where did you get your steel braided brake lines?
     
  6. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Stopflex lines from Classictube.com
     
  7. Nautydog1

    Nautydog1 Member

    Awesome, do you happen to know the thread size and the lengths your ordered by chance!
     
  8. Nautydog1

    Nautydog1 Member

    Do you happen to have the part numbers you ordered?
     
  9. Jigs-n-fixtures

    Jigs-n-fixtures Well-Known Member

    General Note: Guys please put some information on your trucks in your signature lines. It makes it lots easier to lend a hand if you need it.
     
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