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4x4 conversion

Discussion in 'Daihatsu Hi jet' started by Looz nutz, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. Looz nutz

    Looz nutz New Member

    Cool site here. I just got me self a 1994 Hijet pick up truck for 100 bucks! Im working on it right now. I need to get a carb rebuild kit cause the truck sat for a while and the gas gummed up. I just printed the Fuel system book from this site and I have to say it is awsome(hope I spelled it right). Anyway the truck is 2 wheel drive with a dump bed. I was wondering if you can convert it to 4x4? it has 4 speeds L and 1,2,3 and reverse. I can not picture how the 4x4 truck works as the radiator seems to be were the front diff would be. I also need the tail gate as this one is missing. Anyone know of were I can get a good cheap one( I know impossible dream) Thanks Ed.
     
  2. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    Wow. Sounds like a great deal. Wish I could find one like that around here...even with 2 wheel drive. Best of luck!
     
  3. Koffer

    Koffer Active Member

    Take the carb apart and give it a good cleaning . If your gentle with it you can reuse the gasket on top since its the only one that will be a real problem . I had to do this on my 94 Jumbo when I let it sit too long .
    As for 4WD you'll be happy with a good set of tires and a locker in the rear with just the 2wd for some time . I looked at putting 4WD in my 2wd but it was too much work and I liked the "parts" truck more then the Jumbo :eek:.
    The other thing is pull the C clip out of the transfer case so when you get that thing running you can go faster then 25MPH ;)
     
  4. kmoneil

    kmoneil Administrator Staff Member

    That sounds like a sweet deal. Good luck with the carb.
     
  5. GR.mike

    GR.mike Member

    Great Deal on the truck. I am sure you will have a great time fixing it up :).

    On a side note we will have a back tailgate for that truck and possibly everything else you may need along your journey.

    Good luck!!! Let us know how it turns out.
     
  6. TRAX and HORNS

    TRAX and HORNS Well-Known Member

    Yamaha carb. cleaner. Works great. The best on the market. Yamaha developed this stuff about 15 yrs. for the bikes that were sitting in the warehouses across the country.
    You can get it at any Yamaha dealership.
     
  7. hundley

    hundley New Member

    i was wondering if there was a thread on here or if someone could send me more info on removing the c clip in the transfer case to gain some more speed? this is my first mini truck and dont know alot about them at all.
     
  8. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Moderator Staff Member

    all i know is i would keep searching the hi jet area till i found a big thread lol
     
  9. Ironraven

    Ironraven Active Member

    Welcome! Congrats on finding that truck so cheap... speaking from my experience with fullsize 4x4 trucks I'd say steer the hell clear of trying to do that conversion yourself. There's just too much that goes into it, too many things to screw up too easily and in the end you'll probably spend more money (and invest more time) than you would locating and purchasing a truck that came 4x4 from the factory. I'd say drive it as is until you find a reasonably priced 4x4, then take the dump bed and swap it over!
     
  10. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Moderator Staff Member

    ya that dump bed is worth way more the the $100 and the hassle to change it over. heck then you would get your rear tail gate to! could even sell that old non dumping box for half the price of your new truck probably.
     
  11. Ghettoblaster3

    Ghettoblaster3 New Member

    Hey guys I’m new here and not having an easy time trying to post on here so excuse the comment
    I was wondering if anyone on here has done or knows a way of removing the front diff and 4x4 gear out of my carry as k want to convert it to 2wd
     
  12. Tripthyme

    Tripthyme Active Member Supporting Member

    Just fill it with gear oil then remove the front diff shaft? May hVe to plug the front of the transfercase as well.
     
  13. Ghettoblaster3

    Ghettoblaster3 New Member

    Yea I want to remove the diff completely and axles but by the looks of it I might need differnt hubs to be able to do so ?
     
  14. fmartin_gila

    fmartin_gila Well-Known Member

    No need for new hubs & axles when you already have all you need. Disassemble the outer U joints and use the stub shaft with the leftover part of the joint spinning in air.

    Fred
     
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  15. Ghettoblaster3

    Ghettoblaster3 New Member

    That sounds more like what I’m talking about
    Now how would one go about taking the u joints apart I thought they were pressed or sealed ?
     
  16. Tripthyme

    Tripthyme Active Member Supporting Member

    You press them out. Some u joints need burned out first not sure if these do.
     
  17. Ghettoblaster3

    Ghettoblaster3 New Member

    Mmmm ok I’ll have to look into it more but that’s what I was thinkn originally rather than having to change the whole front end
    Also with the gearbox will I need to cover it up I wasn’t sure if they leak out the transfer case where the drive shaft goes in or not as I know the gearbox to rear diff will Leak but I was unsure on the front one
    I’m just trying to get all things in line so when I go to do it I don’t have any issues and I can smash it out in a day or two due to it being my daily is all lol
     
  18. fmartin_gila

    fmartin_gila Well-Known Member

    Not familiar with your vehicle so don't know how yours is configured but if the front driveshaft U joint is flange mounted to the transfer case output shaft, you should merely unbolt it and leave the flange open. If yours has the U joint integral with the output shaft, disassemble the U joint and leave the U along with the output shaft as is. If the output shaft is a sliding splines, you may need to fabricate some type of retainer to keep it from sliding off during use. As long as you don't shift it into 4wd it should just sit there and seal as it does with a driveshaft hooked up to it. If you take apart the outer joints from the two front shafts and take apart the front driveline, you should be free to drop the differential (and any controls) as it will only be deadweight.

    Fred
     
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  19. Ghettoblaster3

    Ghettoblaster3 New Member

    That was the plan so loose everything
    So the only issue I have will be the front cvs that go into the hub side of the wheel not the diff
    So I assumed they were like a one piece joint thingo I was just going to cut them off but I didn’t want to ruin it in the process
    The cvs hub side has a spline that locks into the hub by the looks of it
     
  20. fmartin_gila

    fmartin_gila Well-Known Member

    Seems to me that you are overthinking this - all the pieces we have been discussing are wear parts and are designed to be replaced as they wear out so they can be disassembled in some way. Look at each part & consider if it is required to be there for 2wd operation and if it is used to transmit power in 4wd then delete it. Leave in place whatever parts are needed to seal (the t case output shaft) or to rotate and (the stub axles through the hubs) support the vehicle. The rest is excess for what you are trying to accomplish.

    I am a firm believer in the KISS (keep It Simple Stupid) principle.

    Fred
     
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