Mini Truck (SE01 EP12) 250lb front strut spring install test. Will a 6'4” tall person fit? HiJet
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Install the 250lb front springs on the mini, it was 10” to the bottom of front diff and 26 5/8“ to the wheel arch. After the 250 lb springs were installed it was 10 5/8” to the bottom of front diff and 27 ½“ to the wheel arch so a 5/8” to 3/4” lift.
**YES, THE STRUTS ARE WARN, ORDERED NEW**
Had a friend who is 6'4” sit in the mini to show how much room is in there with a tall person. Plenty of head room, not much leg room.
I also finally test the LED's at night, needs another light bar!
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Hijet Climber Mini-truck, this one is a 1992, 7th Gen, S83P, 660cc Minitruck. The “climber” means it has rear axle lock. Amir has about 60 units in stock, he was very helpful.
States legal www.iihs.org/i...
Researching online I did find l lot of information, but Amir explains a LOT more than I knew, he has been in the business for 15 years. Plus if Bubbles in Trailer Park Boys has one, it HAS to be cool!
Don't forget you're buying a used vehicle, check it all out, they're over 25 years old! Some are in much better shape than others. Check for leaks, CV boots ripped, Loose suspension, Clutch slippage, clunks etc. Just like any used vehicle
S83p specs:
660cc 4 vavle 3 cyl engine 48-53hp carburated
weight: 1500 lbs
length 10'8" (128"). width 4'6" (54") w/o mirrors. Height 5'10" (70")
Load capacity 800 lbs
Max Speed 55-60mph
I purchased mine at Boeki USA, www.boekiusa.com has their updated inventory. Ask for Amir and tell them MOTOCHEEZ sent you! They also have a west coast shop!
I know there may be other videos of this.. but this is my Cheezy style!
More info (Wikipedia):
The Daihatsu Hijet (Japanese: ダイハツハイゼット) is a cabover microvan and pickup truck produced and sold by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu since 1960. Despite the similarities between the Hijet name and Toyota's naming scheme for its trucks and vans (Hiace and Hilux), the name "Hijet" has been in use for Daihatsu's Kei trucks and Microvans since 1960, over two decades before Toyota took control. "Hijet", when transliterated into Japanese, is very similar to "Midget", one of Daihatsu's other mini-trucks. The Hijet competes in Japan with the Honda Acty, Subaru Sambar, Mitsubishi Minicab, Suzuki Carry and the Nissan Clipper.
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***UPDATE ORDERING STRUTS, THESE ARE WARN***
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Funny how I will watch videos for hours about something I probably will never buy or do! But if I do I'll be ready.
Haha. Me too!
@@MotoCheez I can picture it now. One of my co workers asking, hey Donald do you know how to put new coils on a Mini truck? Well as a matter of fact Jim, I do!
Haha! Right. At least It's all gathered knowledge that can be applied elsewhere
the day you go to the shop and get a price, you'll just buy these and still ask your self WTFH!!!
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Cheez is the reason i bought my hijet! Thanks brother!
Thank you for the mini truck series. I've seen one of these trucks about 8yrs ago and always wanted one. Since I've been watching your videos. I want one even more. As soon as i get the funds...I'm getting one. And I believe they can be registered here in Pennsylvania as well.
Thanks!! Yes, PA is good for minis. Join a few Mini groups, there's a lot of PA people on there.
Camping gear test, you and Blade with the back full of stuff up in the hills. Fun times.
Haha, I'm thinking about summer camping with it already! Might have to whip up a lil camper top out of luan 😄. Check out the "mini truck Barbie camper" soooo badass
for clearance on the steering wheel you can trim the bracket that mounts it to the truck to move the wheel up and forward.
Ah. Good to know
Well I've watched all of your videos since you picked it up. Now I'm selling my Harley, my house, my boat, my 4 wheeler and my kids just so I can by one of these little trucks. Ok, ok I'm gonna keep the Harley.
LMMFAOOOO. you had me bust out laughing, that's epic!
LOL! Funny.
I'm using your comment in the next video! epic!!
@@MotoCheez hell yeah.
Train wreck. Great answer.😄
I was skeptical about buying one but after finding your channel I pull the trigger and purchased a 1992 Sambar elevated roof looks like a semi. Thanks your videos are the best on UA-cam.🤘🥃😎
Thanks! 😁😁
Great little series. Been wondering about those rigs. I see a couple of them around town here in Seattle and was like: "WTH"? A little turbo diesel in one... BAM!! Talk about a hunting rig!
Turbo diesel would be mint! Run forever
just bought one on www.japancardirect.com on Friday and a set of mattracks today. Get it in about 6 weeks at the port of Tacoma. Saved about half of what they sell them for in the Seattle Oregon area.
Excellent. Please keep me updated on it. I wanted to go your route but was afraid if being ripped off.
G'Day, it may be time to step away from the mini truck. In Australia we had a TV show about Ted Bullpit who owned a GM Holden Kingswood that had so many accessories on it, that it could not go up a hill. His catch cry was, when anyone wanted to touch the Kingswood, he who say something like, "you can't take the Kingswood, I just shampooed the grease nipples". I love your vids, keep it up and do not worry, you have many more vids before you are Ted Bullpit.
I'll have to look him up! Haha. Love it 😁😁😁
Dude you look like your having a blast with this truck and I'm enjoying the hell out of watching you upgrade it although I'm 6'3 so it would never work for me keep it up and I'ma keep on way ching.
P. S. Definitely subscribing
Can't wait to see the new wheels
Thanks bro! 😁 The guy in the video is 6'4", long legs, had plenty of head room. Try one if you see one locally. Never know.
They have xtra-cab Japanese mini trucks
Look for the "jumbo" minitruck. It's 8 inches longer inside and taller roof.. goo.gl/images/NN2dz7
very fun thanks , i forget about spring tension, DANGER . SWEET TRUCK NEXT; ''land rover series , junk. SOOOOOOO we can really fall in love
Thanks. Haha
Love those trucks. If you put larger wheels and tires, you may need to go with bigger brakes...maybe. We have a Honda truck 4dr 4wd with full sides. We lifted it, put bigger wheels/tires/brakes/brakes hoses/suspension. Ours is gas 4cyl with a turbo w a/c and heat. The truck can go 72mph. Handles nice. Cooper 15in all terrain tires and 5stud stock look alum wls. Bigger exhaust. We keep this at our house in Ecuador. We have a bigger battery and amp up alternator. Brush guard and extra lighting. Our plan is to move there. I have been collecting vw cars and vans/trucks down there. Got quite a few of them. Good luck. These trucks are fun. Oh by the way, I know the tires you have on now are great for off rd, not black top. Do 55mph when wet and try to stop. All terrain is what's needed.
Good info. Yeah I mostly want off-road capabilities which is why I choose these tires. They do ok in the rain, better than I expected. (Cerros)
I seen that 6'4 guy when you said it before I saw it I was ahh maybe it's possible I could fit. But then I saw em in it and wow yeah not happening lol. Anyway can wait to see the finished look of it if that ever happens as to all the bells and whistle you continue to put on it
Oh, I see.. yeah slowly but surely, Thanks
PIMP MY MINI TRUCK THE SERIES. LOVIN IT .
😁 thank you
Nice... I love how you manage to get u'r mod's done in the garage, momma's gonna spank u if u don't stop, better start that shop. Great views of the the Ponderosa, man it looks like a great mountain bike area...sweeeet👍🍺🌮😎
Haha. Right! Thanks... It would be great for mountain biking
Ha. Now she looks like a mini Uni Mog. A Mini Mog!
Uni-mini!👍👍🔥6😁😁
Dude, I love your videos. Good work!
TY 😁👍
just keeps getting better :)
Thanks!!🔥🔥😁😁👍
love the mini truck
😁😁 TY
I have seen your mini truck series you should do some bed liner for the bed and she will be finished off nicely!
👍 definitely on the list, want to get the white stuff
I like this project. Cant wait to see whats next! Just subbed to
TY! 😁
The second spring you still had the rim+tire on prolly why it fell out easier on takeoff! Improving everyday keep up the great work!
Maybe, but it the other side wouldn't go even with pressure unless I unbolted that one bolt to slide to side out
@@MotoCheez weird wonder if the mini truck is tweaked a little! Would explain the weird Noise in the steering nobody can figure out!
IDK, it's level when I jack it. The noise I'd from the rubber bushing on steering arm, the other hijets did the same when I tested them.
Why no dust boot though? That's how debris gets inside the shock and wears it out quicker.
I haven't seen a dust boot big enough to go around the spring too. Can't do it on the strut, I'm compresses fully
Put about fog on your windows. To help your defroster
Is that a spray or something?
Hmm, I'm not sure if I'd fit in that, but with as much headroom as it has, I'm wondering if an inch or two added to the seat would at least make it a bit less awkward to hit the pedals, even if that wouldn't help with knee room.
That's an idea, and a smaller steering wheel?
Nice work on that mini truck.
Maybe it only looks that way on video but that front underside seems very exposed.
Have you thought about fitting a aluminum skid-plate for some protection?
TY, yes it's on my list. Aluminum is a good idea or thick plastic I was thinking. Need to start shaving weight. Lol.
True, but you could put some big holes in that aluminum plate too, like they do on the quads.
That would save some weight but keep the extra rigidity of the aluminum.
That would look cool with 15" rims and 195-50-15" tires! They would probably fit, i think they are about 20" tall. Probably less. So 16" would probably fit with 205-40-16",, I wonder if I could basically put one of these on a Toyota or Nissan frame from 80' or 90'truck and title it as a rebody? The tires will be a bit wider I'd say. I don't know they gotta be a way to get one leagal here.. Maybe narrow the Axels in the truck frame. It just build something similar with a isuzu cabover truck, on a Toyota or s10 frame... Crazy ideas I know!!
I like the way you think! I did find some 14" rims with the 4x110mm patern the frame off swap does seem possible. move the driveline on the Toyota and fit the mini to the frame.. would be a good project! Would have to be high on the frame to fit motor, this 3 cylinder motor is almost layed flat.
MotoCheez , since everything is apart anyway, maybe a Subaru engine adapted to the Toyota trans, and move it Bach so it will be under the seat! Or maybe just build a little truck similar with the Isuzu cabover truck cabs , it wouldn't be as small. It reminds me of the 4x4 trucks on one of the fastand furious movies! A truck that's 95% bed!
MotoCheez that's not far from a 5 on 100, or 5 on 4.5", are there enough matereal to redrill the bubs?
I did find some 1" spacer adaptors to go to a standard rim... May be the way to go
sami solid axle swap or toyota’s if you didn’t want to stay narrow sure would be cool also.
That would be an awesome project!
These always remind me of a mini isuzu npr
That's the first thing that came to mind for me too! Had some where I used to work. I'd like to find one without a box on it to park next to.
@@MotoCheez sounds great man! Gotta say you got me hooked on these videos!!! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!! 😁😁
Bummer! I was considering a Kei truck instead of a UTV, but there's no way I'd fit in it.
They have extended cabs too!
I'll have to investigate those I guess.
I'm 6ft 2 and I fit in my u42t good. I've heard the Mitsubishi mini cab has more room then the others. Good videos
Thanks! My friend Jeff is also 6'2 and has the scrum. The Mitsubishi is roomier
@@MotoCheez I'm still watching through your episodes but I bought led headlights for my mini and its night and day difference.
@@ryankc9oza118 definitely worth it!
I’m planning on buying a magician for my first bike, what should I plan on replacing immediately or fairly soon?
it depends on what you are planning on doing with it, if you're just going to use it mostly for dirt and a little bit of road you can keep it stock. If you're going to be doing a lot of road riding you're going to want to change the sprockets and probably rejet the carb.
We put 300 lb springs on ours. With me (230 lbs) and my son (250) it rides pretty good
These 250s have bottomed out a few times with just me in it, rough terrain.. does the 300lb bottom out at all?
MotoCheez haven't bottomed them out yet--- crossing creeks and such-- the little thing will climb a tree ! Kinda light on the back end but does real well
I shoulda done the 300lb. I asked the guy and he said usually only need 300 if.puttin a plow on. Oh well, can always do another time
Yeah great off-road machines, never would have guessed
MotoCheez the guy that sold me the springs suggested the 300 lb springs to me because with both of us in the cab we kinda fill it up 😀
Love the Videos!
Comprehensive list of suppliers and parts used on this build please and supplies.
I have links in description and motocheez.com
Change headlights to led bulbs
Yes, this is a must do!👍
List supplies please
They're in description
perfect for small people
Jeffro is 6'3 over 300lbs and drives one around. 😁
You should put bedliner in!
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where did you get the front bumper for the mini truck I love it
It's custom, takes a bit of work but it's not terrible. Here is the video ,ua-cam.com/video/PKvkVUYEZbk/v-deo.html. I have links in description and on motocheez.com. THANKS!
If you ever want to get a little bit more power you should do like a rotary engine swap
I saw another guy is doing one. I'd love to put a Busa engine or zx10 in one of these.
@@MotoCheez that be epic
Is it me or is this thing easy to work on and modify? No electronics...
Fairly easy! Minimal electronics.
Great little truck. I'm curious, how heavy is this truck now with all the accessories you have added? Looks like your maximum pay load might be close.
It has an 800 lb payload plus 400lb passengers, the bumper is super light. 45lbs plus the winch is 25,light bar is like 5lbs I probably added 100lbs of accessories.
how much droop from ride height did you have before and after. was thinking these will ride to close to topped out. such great videos for someone waiting for there mini truck to show up.
Ended up about 3/4" higher with new springs
Hey man I'm ready to buy springs finally and curious id the progressive springs are WAY better then the 265lbs? Same price pretty much but want to get it right the first time
For me they are, but I planned on putting a plow someday and I mofe stuff from front bumper
So progressives take some mod for stock struts (I see you swapped to air struts with the progressives) but the 250, 265 do not?
What-no Bilstein strut cartridges?
Lol!
Got my 2" lift and new tires on, adjusted camber, etc and now the poor thing hops down the road like a Bunny Wabbit. Not like just when I hit a bump, it's consistently hopping starting at around 25 kph. New 300# springs on the way but it doesn't seam it will help as I didn't feel the hop on the lift, only once I put on the tires. Any ideas?
You sure the alignment is right?
@@MotoCheez It measure out perfect rear to rear and front to front. Should I toe in 1/16"?
how about a engine swap on the mini truck? something like a 1.0 liters 4cyl
These engines don't have much height with the way they're mounted, the little three-cylinder engine is almost laid on its side.
I was going to get one but I'm 6'4" I'm guessing I probably won't fit good enough to enjoy owning it.
If you can try one, it's worth a shot. I have a longer torso and I'm 5'10 and fit good
Given any thought to coating the thing in bead liner or something similar?!
The pain is so good I don't really want to, but I do want to line the bed with bed liner
You should paint the whole thing in bedliner.
If the paint on it was in such good shape!.. and it had dents all over
I’m looking at buying a 1992 Mitsubishi mini. Do you think all the upgrades ect. Will have similar steps?
They're pretty close from what I've seen, different mounting points of course, but if you're doing it yourself I'd bet all the mods should work!
I've been enjoying this series, but haven't seen a license plate yet. Did Connecticut DMV turn you down?
Thanks!! I'm in the process of doing it through VT, sent forms in the mail Friday. It will pass CT, I've talked to a few locals who have them pass no problem. The reason I'm going VT route is I would need a set of good road tires for it to pass now. I don't have any. I should have gone every I first got it. Once it's in VT I can transfer to CT when expires
Thanks. I live in CT too and have wanted a mini truck, but I was certain DMV here wouldn't register these. Do you know if there's a trick or something required to get DMV to register a mini truck? Like it has to be a "Farm" plate or something done on the title or registration form?
The minis come with import information from Japan, you have to bring to the inspection station and they'll go over the truck, so lights, brakes, E brake all has to work, also the tires have to pass, no dry rot. I am in contact with a few.other CT mini owners, one guy has a Instagram group chat. So if you get one, join us!
Btw, where did you get the blue springs?
I have links in video description and motocheez.com
So you got 5/8” difference in clearance between your old springs?
Yes, the old ones were much softer too
Im6'3" and not so little. I wonder how comfortable id be in one of these!
This is a link to his video "Will a 6'4" tall person fit?" ua-cam.com/video/rmzgL4NJeSU/v-deo.html
TY👍
I'm wondering if you think springs and shocks make a difference to diff clearance and driver height
Lol, not at all, tire size will raise solid axle height.
Front differential height being independent, yes, springs raise clearance.
Ebay turbo kit next ? low psi ?
Maybe after I change the clutch, it's due
I don't mean to piss you off or upset you or anything like that but you're not supposed to be able to push that struck or that shock itself who have people say it's strut shock I know it's truckers got spring on it going she removed to spring it becomes a shock but anyways you're not supposed to be able to do this easily is is easy as I seen you push them shots in your not supposed to be able to push him in that easy by the way like I said I'm not trying to piss you off or anybody that watches your channel and let's watch this what you do I versus Helping Hands Helping Hand cuz I've been trying to shove it in 3 inch lift system on mine for the past month and a half of it and figure out how to do it so I started watching your channel and I had to ship it bad to get a 2 inch lift I do appreciate that one
I was just discussing this with my son. The struts I've done in the past always push in easy and pull out harder. I'll never get pissed about any help. I've done a lifetime of mechanics work but no expert. But you're right. THEY'RE BAD!
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Sigh, I'm 6'5". Guess I'd need to mod the steering column... I want one so bad.
They have the "Jumbo's" you'd fit in no problem!
@@MotoCheez I'd lose the bed space though. And they're significantly more money than the regular ones with kinda shit condition. Even from Boeki.
True... Smaller steering wheel maybe? There's plenty if head space and the guy from Boeki is over 6' and has a few of his own
@@MotoCheez I definitely saw the head space in your vid. I have long legs as well. I will probably still end up buying one later this year and just dealing with it regardless... lol I really have a soft spot for ACTY Attacks.
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U should bed line the bed
I'm thinking about it....
I just bought one of these through a Japan auction. What is the bolt pattern? 4/110?
Yes be careful with wider rims. I just tried a set of 14x8 and with a 2" lift (don't go any more) it's hitting when you turn the wheel.
Thanks @@MotoCheez I was thinking of Miata alloy wheels 14x5.5 or 6 with 185/65 - 14 winter tires. But they are 100/4 so I will need adapters
The early Mazda rx7 wheels have the right pattern, but hard to find which is why most go with UTV rims.
Or adaptors of course ...
no new struts and shocks?
I avoided having to change the struts, they're pricey.
May end up having to
#599 liked. Lookin good!
Do you know witch mini trucks have the diff (axle) locks? I've been shopping for a mini truck for my property and I will definitely need it.
Love the videos man keep it up!
I believe all of them have the option, most common ones you see them in is the hijets like mine, called "climber" and the Suzuki Carry. Thanks! 😁
@@MotoCheez Thanks for the reply! I'll check them out I might just be getting a mini truck soon!
Awesome! Let me know if you do. Need to make a convoy someday!
My Back hurtz just watching.....
Haha, I have a nice little box I sit on. I have a bum back, have to take breaks often!
YEP T-12 Compression fracture....sucks@@MotoCheez
Oof! 😞
Do Mini trucks have a mini price tag?
They do if you import them directly. I got this from a NJ dealer for 4500. They have to be 25 years or older. import rules...
Thanks for the info
Love the show I just wish you would come into the modern times and use metric so the rest of the world understands ;-) :-)
😆😆👍 thanks
I found your channel today and haven't stopped watching. I subbed aswell. I want to recommend a channel for you that i believe you can get ideas from. His channel name is Matthew Cherington. He recently has started a mini truck build and he has bagged the rear and jacked the front way up. Go check his out. So far i love your channel keep it up.
Thanks, yeah I watched a few of his videos,.
Still not seeing any alloys.
Soon! I have to order the lug nuts
this truck has low fuel consumption and it has a very tiny tank........30L OMG
wow need a dramamine after that video
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I did cut a bit to fast on this one... Thanks for input.
Crap.... there goes my dream of buying my own littl’ mini truck. #6foot4crew
My friend Jeff is in my newer videos. He's 6'4 just bought one! Loves it.
Hmmmmmm.... so you’re saying there’s a chance!!!
Problem is that I was looking into registering it in New York and from what I’ve been seeing online I might be running into some problems. Your guy Amir know anything about getting these 25 year old ones to fly in Ny?
@@imacyclepath440 yes, they're totally legal, I see a lot in NY last few months too. Amir will let you know the details
Really?!? Plated on the street? That would be sick. I read some guy bought one and it flew through the DMV no problem and then when he was waiting for the title they screwed him and said he has to turn in the plates that they made a mistake and it’s a no go... maybe Amir can steer me in the right direction. Actually my place up here at my cottage house where I’d be keeping it, the driveway starts in CT and ends in New York. House is on the New York side. Maybe I can build an outhouse at the beginning of the driveway and change my address... 😬. I pass by the candlewood lake area all the time on my way here over on 22 by the way... I’ll keep an eye out for Mini Truck and throw you a wave and ‘Meep meep’ if I ever see ya. Keep up the vids. I just found your channel. Good stuff.
250lbs for the springs, I can't afford that! Haha, i figure they should be $75 or so,,
Ooohh. I see what you did there 😁😁🔥
I hate to break it to you but your struts are junk,they should not compress that easy.
I would think so too, but every strut i ever taken apart does that. These are brand new!!!!
You need to learn too cuss in Japanese.
Good idea! I like that