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Lift kits raise a Honda Acty’s suspension and/or body, increasing vehicle height, ground clearance and performance in areas like off-roading depending on the kit. Honda Acty lift kits also accommodate larger tires, which can improve areas like braking distance while establishing a more rugged truck appearance.
Most kits raise a popular truck like Honda’s Acty by about 2 to 3 inches, which makes a noticeable difference given this vehicle's smaller dimensions. Lift kits exclusively raising a Kei truck’s body height, such as the Acty, are generally easier to install than suspension or combination lift kits.
We’re only scratching the surface with lift kits and their relation to the Acty. The information this Acty lift guide covers will include:
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Lift kit installation benefits
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Types of available lift kits
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Installation concerns
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Popular Acty models for lifting
We’ll also highlight common challenges associated with maintaining Honda Acty truck lift kits so you can avoid stressful and possibly expensive instances like excess CV (constant velocity) joint stress.
Keep reading to learn more about how lifts impact one of today’s most popular Kei trucks; Honda’s Acty.
Benefits of Installing a Honda Acty Lift Kit
Many truck and off-road enthusiasts choose to lift an Acty since the vehicle class is more affordable to buy and maintain than some larger trucks such as a Ford F-150.
Compact size and high load capacity are two factors contributing to the popularity of kei trucks. Lifting Honda Acty models has become especially common with the model’s availability of aftermarket lift kits that help maintain maneuverability and agility during tasks like transporting cargo.
Equipping a Honda Acty with a lift kit also benefits off-roading in more ways than one. For example, increasing this model’s ground clearance lessens the difficulty you’ll experience traversing obstacles like rocks and tree roots through more favorable approach, breakover, and departure angles. In other words, you’ll worry less about undercarriage scraping of vital components when traveling through dirt trails, logging roads, speed bumps, curbs, and potholes.
Additionally, something like a Honda Acty body lift kit’s ability to accommodate larger tires helps you experience better traction on uneven surfaces while maintaining greater road visibility.
Plenty of form complements a Honda Acty lift kit’s utility. Lifting an Acty even a couple of inches facilitates a more aggressive stance, resulting in double-takes from passerbyers and more pride in what you drive.
Types of Available Honda Acty Lift Kits
Some lift kits raise both the body and suspension of a Honda Acty, while others focus on increasing the height in one area. Let’s take a closer look at the characteristics of available Honda Acty lift kits and how you can choose the right variety for your needs.
Body Lift Kits
Spacer-based body lift kits use rigid spacers or blocks to create a gap between a Honda Acty’s body and frame. These spacers generally use durable materials like high-grade steel or aluminum. For example, Oiwa Garage’s Honda Acty 2” body lift kit features ¼” steel plates with more thickness than competitors. This kit also contains zinc-plated hardware to resist corrosion.
Most body lift kits for Honda’s Acty provide a fixed 2” height instead of an adjustable configuration. One vital consideration when choosing between a body or suspension lift is that a body lift won’t change your Acty’s ground clearance. However, a body lift gives you extra road height and the ability to use larger tires at a lesser price than a suspension lift.
Suspension Lift Kits
Honda Acty suspension lift kits increase the ground clearance between the road and your truck frame’s lowest points, optimizing the vehicle’s off-roading abilities. An Acty suspension kit would allow you to fine-tune your truck’s suspension to handle off-road terrain more seamlessly.
Combination lift kits
Combination lift kits raise a Honda Acty’s body and suspension simultaneously. While you’ll experience benefits in areas like approach, break over, and departure angles while gaining the opportunity to add larger tires, combination lift kits are generally more expensive than their standalone counterparts.
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Addressing Common Honda Acty Lift Concerns
One of the most significant concerns about lifting a Honda Acty is that it can place excess stress on the truck’s CV joints, possibly creating accelerated wear and tear. Lifting can also result in the over tightening of half-shaft CV joints in areas like the side with the short shaft or overtightened rear drive shaft u-joints.
However, you can avoid additional stress on CV joints by carefully following specific front and rear lift installation steps for products like a 2” lift kit.
Others may worry that a lift kit will turn their Acty into a wobbly mess. While there will be a slight change in the truck’s center of gravity, you won’t experience significant differences with a 2” lift. A lift of around 2” is also practical with its ability to require a slight hop for vehicle entry instead of a strenuous leap.
Core Tips for Lifted Honda Acty Maintenance
Primary areas of focus for lifted Honda Acty maintenance include the suspension, tires, off-roading prep in regions like the undercarriage, along with routine tasks like oil, brake, and fluid checks.
Suspension Acty lift kits require regular wear-and-tear checks on components such as mounting points, bushings, and spacers. It’s essential to note that frequent off-roading accelerates wear and tear on shocks and struts, causing problems like leaks.
Off-road enthusiasts need tires with deeper treads and reinforced sidewalls for better traction. Installing protective measures for the undercarriage, like skid plates, further increases off-roading capabilities with protection for vital parts like the engine.
Frequent off-roaders also benefit from selecting a Honda Acty lift kit with more durable shocks and suspension components. While winches aren’t typically part of Acty lift kits, purchasing one will elevate your off-road preparedness.
Popular Honda Acty Models for Lifting
Honda manufactured its Acty from 1977 to 2021, and with so many models available, you may be curious about which years are the most popular for lifting.
The second-generation Acty, produced from 1988 to 1999, has been one of the most popular Kei truck models due to its reliability, versatility, and prevalence as a US import from Japan. These factors have combined to make it a go-to choice for lifting.
We’ve sourced and refined a premium Honda Acty lift kit specifically engineered for 1990-1999 HA3 and HA4 Acty models. This kit isn’t an off-the-shelf solution. Instead, it’s crafted with unique 1990-1999 HA3 and HA4 attributes in mind, facilitating proper fits and consistent seamless functionality.
Get Started Lifting Your Honda Acty Today
Oiwa Garage is here to help you experience the signature blend of practicality and character that lifted Honda Actys are known for.
Each of our Acty 2” Body Lift Kits promise durability beyond their ¼” steel plates and zinc-plated hardware with characteristics like sand-blasted/powder-coated black and a design minimizing camber issues. This popular lift kit can also provide additional clearance for accommodating track installation.
Whether you’re searching for a 1995 Honda Acty lift kit, a 1998 Honda Acty lift kit, or any other model year within the 1990-1999 HA3/HA4 range, we have you covered. Contact us for qualified and timely support with your Honda Acty lift kit order.
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