Japanese Mini Trucks

What does it take to get one imported at titled? Whats the towing capacity? Whats the payload capacity?
 
paradisePWoffrd said:
Best suggestion would be to find an old thread vs starting a random new one.

Anyway, info is welcome, so start informing us!
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And a venders star cause I see a solicitation for goods or services coming.

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kaiser715 said:
Will I be the coolest kid on the block?

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Sorry dude.too late.

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OP is a good guy.
I've mentioned him here before...
 
Are front lift kits available so they can have the squat? What is the best size light bar for them? Can you fit a couple subs behind the seat? How big of a stack can you put in the bed?
 
Hey, I just got an email about activity. New to this. Never joined a forum. Mostly because the ones I've read turn argumentative and hostile. Just figured since I've been selling Kei trucks for 12 years, and I personally got them street legal in NC 3 years ago, that I would join up and pass on knowledge of the subject to interested parties. I'm not here to sell anything, although I do sell Jap mini trucks for a living.
 
jeepinmatt said:
What does it take to get one imported at titled? Whats the towing capacity? Whats the payload capacity?
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Hello, it can be a pain to import these as an individual. It can be risky. You don't really know the seller and you have to pay 100% before it ships. Also, it's hard to determine true condition from some pictures. I've gone through several suppliers to get people I trust in Japan.
Re: Towing capacity- depends on the speed you want to tow at. A dual range transfer case truck can tug a lot around a field or job site. I have personally towed 6,000 lbs with my personal Suzuki in low range. This is not an embellishment!
Of course tongue weight was reasonable . Which leads to the payload question-In stock form I'm comfortable with 1,000 ish pounds. With 3 inch lift(more spring travel) I'd say 1,500 ish. I do overload springs with lift to get upwards of 2000. Again , this would be suited to a dual range truck in low range.
 
I would love to have one, but the prices I see are always way too high.
 
drkelly said:
I would love to have one, but the prices I see are always way too high.
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I think way too high is a relative thing. Compared to a worn out Ford Ranger... They are high. But, compared to UTV's etc... They are a bargain. They're automotive quality and durability , while being utilitarian enough to replace the ATV, UTV products. Now that they are street legal, they can also take the place of the Ford Ranger.
I recently had a man buy a truck from me for his big farm operation. He has 5 Kubota UTV on the farm. 2 relatively new that he paid near 20K each for. Within a month he came back and bought another. He stated that he would never have bought the Kubota's if he'd know about the trucks sooner. He paid me $6500 each for 2 trucks with AC , 3 inch lift, new 14 inch wheels and tires, fully refurbished and serviced.
All relative
 
Props to @Gunn for coming back and posting after the welcome he got. But...there are lots of drive-by spammers in the forum world.

I am 6'2, 220-ish....would I fit in one of these danged things?? Have considered one vs. UTV for running to the mailbox, etc.
 
kaiser715 said:
Props to @Gunn for coming back and posting after the welcome he got. But...there are lots of drive-by spammers in the forum world.

I am 6'2, 220-ish....would I fit in one of these danged things?? Have considered one vs. UTV for running to the mailbox, etc.
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I'm 6' 240 and I roll in and out all day. That said I've seen 5'10" 185ers act like you couldn't shoe horn them in. There's actually a technique to it. A lot of it is actually where you carry your height/weight. Super long legs have the most problem. Long torso, medium to short leg is easy fit.
Huge mid section...You will rub the wheel.
 
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