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Here is a general list of parts needed to make MiniTrucks street legal in Canada. Some items may not apply to your specific vehicle or province.
Following is a list of parts you may need (in extraordinary cases):
Engine Type:
3 cylinder gas
Transmission:
5 Speed w /Hi/Low or Extra Low Plus 5 Speed
Typical Options:
AC, Dump, Differential Lock, Axel Lock
Lift Kit Options:
2 1/4″, 3″
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Suzuki/Mazda
1990 to 1995: 4/114.3
1996: 4/100 or 4/114.3
1997 to 2003: 4/100
Daihatsu
1990 to 1998: 4/110
1999 to 2003: 4/100
Mitsubishi
1990 to 1998: 4/114.3
1999 to 2003: 4/100
Subaru
1990 to 2003: 4/100
Honda
1990 to 2003: 4/100
Notes:
How to measure the bolt patterns on MiniTrucks
Measure the distance between the centres of 2 opposing bolts.
If the measurement is 100 mm, then your bolt pattern is 4/100 (4 bolts, 100 mm)
“Funny thing happened to me today. Where I live in British Columbia, we have to do emission testing every year for vehicles older than 92 and every 2 years for vehicles 92 and newer. I took my 92 Carry with the 660cc in. It was placed on a dyno while the emission was tested. The technician did not understand that power only comes at high RPM on these vehicles and he could not get it to get enough power to follow the curve on the screen. He would switch gear way too early. Also, they kept repositioning the pipe over the exhaust because they could not get a sample that was large enough.
They skipped the dyno and did an idle test instead. The maximum allowable hydrocarbon was 242 parts per million and mine had 22. The maximum allowable carbon monoxide was 1.98% and mine was 0.00%. Could have condensed the exhaust from 10 trucks and still pass. Gotta love those little trucks.”
Source: Yves, http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?t=4457
Studies have shown that prices tend to rise throughout the summer months as a result of increased travel. The study conducted by the Conference Board of Canada in the year 2000, reported that while prices are likely to rise mid-week (the time when many dealers attempt to restore pricing after competitive pricing activities), there is no pattern of increases directly related to long weekends.
Suzuki Carry
Daihatsu Hi-Jet
Mazda Scrum
Mitsubishi Minicab
Subaru Sambar
Honda Acty
The newer trucks (’99 and newer) sometimes have them on the inside door pillar
