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2003 Daihatsu Hijet Extra

Hello all! I'm a proud owner of a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet Extra S210P. It is the model with 4hi, 4lo, diff lock, a/c and rear box light.

So far I have added a set of blue 300lbs springs, a 2" lift kit, and a set of 23X8-12 Traxion Mini-Truck DOT tires. It rides great but is now a lot louder on the highway due to the aggressive tires.

My future plans are to add a front and rear bumper with 2" receiver. Then wire it up for a 2" receiver mounted winch that I can mount on the front or rear.

I've had a very hard time finding bumpers here in Canada and I think I might be forced to just fabricate my own.

Looking forward to talking with other Hijet owners!

10 comments

10 Comments

Jeremy Barham

Feb 03, 2022

Thank you!

Jeremy Barham

Feb 03, 2022

Thanks for the reply. I know that's true for the older models but what about 9th Gen on, ie. from 1999-2007? I haven't seen ANY with that lever. I am looking for a S210P...

jwakulchyk

Feb 03, 2022

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Yes same for all the s210p There is a reason we did 99% Suzuki's when we were selling them

alberto_perdigao

Feb 03, 2022

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@Jeremy Barham Mine is a 2003 Hijet Extra and it has the 4x4 and diff lock buttons on the dash. The high/neutral/lo is on the lever next to the parking brake handle. (I saw a 2006 and it was identical to my 2003)👍

randy.nancypatterson

May 28, 2022

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@alberto_perdigao I know this is an older post but I'd like to know more details about those steel bumpers you fabled such as now and where they

Jeremy Barham

Feb 03, 2022

Alberto - how do I know which Hijet models have 4hi/4lo? Do they all have it or do some just have regular 4x4 on/off? Thanks!

jwakulchyk

Feb 03, 2022

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So as crazy as it sounds, on the hijet the best way to know is to see if it has the hi/low lever between the seats near the hand brake. The 4x4 button is on the dash on all 1994+ hijets so if it says it's 4x4 but doesn't have the extra lever between the seats it DOES NOT have hi/low

alberto_perdigao

Dec 01, 2021

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Those are definitely wise words, it also feels good to be part of making something custom and having things exactly the way you want! Forums like this one really help to share ideas and it gives other people a starting point to come up with even better ideas. (I'll be posting build pics soon!)

jwakulchyk

Nov 30, 2021

Sounds like a nice build! I highly encourage people to look up a good local fabricator and share your vision with them. I think you will be surprised by what they can come up with for a reasonable budget. Even if you do find a bolt on unit more times then not the shipping will be more than the bumper... Better to put that shipping money towards a local design in my opinion 👍

alberto_perdigao

Apr 27, 2022

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So I ended up buying steel and just making my own front and rear bumpers. I made them removable just in case they got damaged or if I needed to remove any of the front body panels. It took me a couple of weekends in the garage, but at the end of the day they turned out nice enough for me, and very functional. Best thing is it only cost me around $150 in materials.

I also ended up adding a tach with shift light (under $40 with tax and delivery), and installed a 5500lbs winch. I used booster cables and welding plugs to wire it to be removable from the front to the rear.

Also changed out the Japanese radio for a modern unit off Amazon.

Next maybe a custom skid plate, Linex/Rhino line the box, maybe paint????