Mini Truck Lift Kits — The Complete Guide
A mini truck lift kit is one of the most popular upgrades for Japanese kei truck owners. Whether you use your truck on a farm, ranch, construction site, or off-road trail, a lift kit dramatically improves ground clearance, allows larger tires, and gives your Japanese mini truck a more aggressive stance.
Why Lift Your Japanese Mini Truck?
- 🏔️ Better ground clearance for rough terrain
- 🛞 Ability to run larger, more aggressive tires
- 💪 Improved off-road capability — especially with 4WD
- 👁️ Better visibility and road presence
- 🔧 Easier access under the truck for maintenance
Lift Kit Sizes for Kei Trucks
2-inch lift kits are the most popular choice for Japanese mini trucks. They provide meaningful clearance improvement while maintaining factory ride quality and 4WD function. Most 2″ lifts use spacers or new springs.
3-inch lift kits are for serious off-road use. At 3 inches, you’ll want to pair the lift with extended brake lines and potentially adjust CV axle angles. Best combined with 25x10x12 or similar off-road tires.
Mini Truck Lift Kits by Model
Suzuki Carry lift kits are the most widely available. The Carry’s solid front axle (on older 4WD models) makes lifting simpler than independent suspension models.
Honda Acty lift kits for the HA6/HA7 require careful attention to the rear-engine layout and mid-mounted 4WD components.
Daihatsu Hijet lift kits for S200/S210 models are available in 2″ and 3″ options. The Hijet’s independent front suspension responds well to aftermarket springs.
Subaru Sambar lift kits work with the unique rear-engine layout and are popular for their maneuverability when lifted.
What Tires to Run After Lifting
After installing a mini truck lift kit, most owners go with 23x11x10 or 25x10x12 all-terrain tires. These dramatically improve traction in mud, sand, and loose terrain.
Buy a Mini Truck Lift Kit from JPM
JPM Mini Trucks carries lift kits for all major kei truck models. Shop our Parts & Accessories or call +1 (331) 666-1462.