Kei Customer Builds | Oiwa Garage Spotlight: Edition 5

Kei Customer Builds | Oiwa Garage Spotlight: Edition 5

Cody Carlson

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.

Kei Customer Builds | Oiwa Garage Spotlight: Edition 5

Kei Customer Builds | Oiwa Garage Spotlight: Edition 5

Cody Carlson

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.

The Ultimate Kei Truck Lift Kit Guide: Suspension Geometry & Handling Impact

The Ultimate Kei Truck Lift Kit Guide: Suspension Geometry & Handling Impact

Daihatsu HijetCody Carlson

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.

12-valve 660 cc Honda Acty in red (1990s)

Honda Acty Customer Builds | Oiwa Garage Spotlight: Edition 5

1997 Honda Acty SDXCody Carlson

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.

Honda Acty (second-generation) navigating an urban landscape

Choosing a Kei Truck for Agricultural vs. Urban Use: A Buyer’s Logic

Agricultural Kei TruckCody Carlson

Farm tool or city hack? We break down the 'Buyer's Logic' for Kei trucks, comparing the technical specs of the Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty, and Daihatsu Hijet for different workloads.

1990s Honda Acty truck bed with tool box

Top 5 Maintenance Issues for Japanese Mini Trucks (& How to Fix Them)

Cody Carlson

Japanese mini trucks, or kei trucks, are 25- to 35-year-old imports that often arrive in the U.S. with deferred maintenance. Still, catching and addressing age-related issues early prevents breakdowns and protects your investment.

Subaru Sambar Truck Dashboard

⁠Real-World Fuel Efficiency Benchmarks: 660cc Engine Performance Data

Cody Carlson

Placed at the high end of the kei class, 660cc engines are said to deliver 40-50mpg; however, this has been disputed in real-world scenarios.

side-by-side of Suzuki Carry and Honda Acty

Honda Acty E07A vs. Suzuki Carry F6A: A Comparative Technical Teardown

Cody Carlson

The Honda E07A engine edges out the Suzuki F6A for overall reliability and daily use, but the F6A is more ideal for off-road builds and parts availability.