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Interchangeable components are parts that are present on all makes and models, and compatibility should always be cross-referenced.

Think Japanese mini trucks are just for farms? Meet Chris’s daily-driven 1991 Honda Acty HA3; a custom, video-game-inspired street build pulling down an incredible 40–50 MPG. Read his story to discover how he modifies and maintains this classic JDM utility machine using premium parts from Oiwa Garage.

Lift kits raise ground clearance by 2-6 inches, but alter suspension angles (such as caster, camber curve, and toe behavior) by roughly 1-4 degrees depending on lift height and suspension design. 

For May’s customer spotlight, we’ll be looking at Cameron’s 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, which he’s been driving since he was 16, and Tony’s 1992 Honda Acty Street van, a model he knew was special from his first drive.

Lift kits raise ground clearance by 2-6 inches but alter suspension angles like caster and camber by 1-4 degrees. Learn how these modifications impact handling and tire wear, and discover the essential geometry corrections for your Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty, or Daihatsu Hijet.

From daily landscaping workhorses to custom AWD low-riders, see how owners are transforming the Honda Acty HA4. Get a full breakdown of essential mods, performance upgrades, and the logic behind these JDM builds.