New to the forum from Northern California. I'm looking to get a Daihatsu 4x4 with the hydraulic dump bed, diff lock and high and low range. Going to use it on the ranch for work and hunting. Anything I should be aware of? Is the Daihatsu a good one to get? also looking for low miles.
Welcome. Daihatsu's are fine. Look for excessive wear on the pedals if it's only got a 5 digit odometer, and make sure the timing belt has been changed according to schedule.
When does the timing belt have to be changed? The one I'm looking at looks very clean and has 17,000 miles on it.
I think it's around 50,000-60,000 but I'm not certain. If it's a 25 yo truck with an interference engine, I'd want it done. They can do it pretty cheap if it is still in Japan.
There are plenty of threads on various lifts and tire sizes. I don't think it's an issue with a hijet, but there's good info on here about them.
I am now the owner of a 1990 HiJet with high and low range and a diff lock. It also has a dump bed. Now to start looking for a 2" lift, wheels and 23" tires.
Congratulations lowranger, did you get it from boeki. I got mine from Aatif. 1 1/2 months ago It was no production deal and a pleasant experience
Yes I did. He was great to work with. How far did you have to go to pick yours up from him? What are you going to use your's for?
Anyone know of a good place I can find a nice set of aftermarket wheels for my 1990 Hijet? I've been doing a lot of looking. Found the standard black steel wheel. Would like to find a chrome or polished aluminum wheel. 7x12 with a 4" back space & 3" off set.
lowranger, I live up by Packwood, WA in the hills not sure of the distance 150 mls. I will be using it on and around the property and running into Chehalis & Olympia more so in the summer. About those W&T check the for sale here in the forum a guy by harleyrose in Texas sells sets and other stuff. He is on facebook which I don't do Seems a decent Person hope this helps Here is my Mini Superduty Regards Brian
Brian....I like your wheels. Where did you get them? That tool box fits perfect in the back of your truck. What size lift do you have. Looks like you've done a lot of work to your truck, I like it! I'll be using mine on the ranch. I'll be able to get out better on wet roads to do work, without tearing the roads up.
The wheels are American Racing 14x7 4x114.3 bp 0 offset with a 2'' lift I am new here also, and really don't know jack about these tucks other than I wish I got one years ago. There is tons of information in the forum you just need to search I've been reading posts for hours on hours I picked up the tool box at Tractor supply on my way back from Atifs and yea it fits great Have fun . Regards Brian .
What make and model is your Mini Truck? Yes, I've been doing the same thing as far as reading and researching for hours on these trucks, before I got mine and after. Did you paint yours? It looks good. I'm anxious to start tinkering with mine. Ordered a carberater kit for mine yesterday. Looking at 2" lifts and 23x8x12 ATV type tires.
1988 Suzuki Carry DB71T Rust-Oleum Primer & Hunters Green 12oz. spray cans Will try to improve it in the summer when weather is.more conclusive for rattle canning outside
Good job on the rattle can paint job, looks good! Cleaned mine all up inside and out today. See many bucks up your way on your property? Been seeing some down here.
Nice!!! Don't have to go far to put meat in the freezer! We are starting to get more bears on the ranch. I like bear meat, but I just don't see them that often. Our wild pig population has dropped down some so I was hoping to put a bear in the freezer next to our Blacktail.
They hang around for a week move on ( kinda like bar hopping ) come back, move on, year round Here for hunting season every year, can only take certain spikes and the Bulls Its not really hunting but puts meat in the freezer
We don't have to call it Hunting, we can call it "harvesting" as long as it puts elk meat in your freezer. Nice they show up so often and are there during elk season. My wife got a nice Bull in Idaho 5 years ago, we really like the elk meat.
What octane gasoline are you running in your Mini truck? I'm in California and have a 1990 Daihatsu HiJet S83p.
