
Originally Posted by
wildthing
UPDATE:
The suzuki carry pick-up comes in 2 engine models: 550 and 660.
The also connotates the displacement.
The 550 is 6valve (3 cylinders both) and the 660 is 12valve.
Typical mileage: 550 na 4x2 is about 10km/L and 660 is about 7-8km/L kung heavy foot ka as low as 6km/L lang.
Both have 4x2 and 4x4 types.
Both have 4 speed manual and 5 speed manual.
Both have LSD and Rear diff lock versions (pneumatic switch engage)
Both have auto hub lock and manual hub lock.
Maximum suggested tire 13 inch rim lang. Beyond that major modification is needed na to adapt the wheels plus possible na magkaproblem sa turning ang bigger wheels (14" and up). Unknown din if the differential can take the load of a bigger wheels. (They are originally on 10" rim wheels in Japan.)
It is converted RHD and no power steering.
Opinion ng importer the 4x4 would be better off with 4-speed kasi meron 4Lo gearing. Mas okay din daw ang 550 when it comes to parts availability and cost cheaper (ex. spark plugs are the same as toyota 3K or 4K engines, hard to find an plugs ng 660). Get the manual hub lock and rear diff lock na pneumatic (LSD are hard to find din)
Cost ng 4x2 is about P75K (bare and running condition) ex-cebu. P5K and shipping cost pier-to-pier. Reconditioned (painted well and running condition) add P10K. Cost ng 4x4 add another P10K
Unfortunately, the cab is a monocoque design kaya hindi pede alisin ang cab (ng hindi major ang modifications) ng basta basta.