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~Welcome to Delica Canada: If You're New, Read This Before You Do Anything.

Last post by FalcoColumbarius « Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:23 pm
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by FalcoColumbarius » Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:23 pm » in Member Introductions

Welcome to Delica Canada, here are a few tips to help you understand this website:

I would first recommend for your most serious perusal ~ the Board Index.
Access to the Board Index can be found in the upper left area of your screen (it's on the pale blue divider line). By getting to know this...

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L400 suspension lift - if you have it, make sure it's good

Last post by thelazygreenfox « Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:36 pm
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by jessef » Fri May 28, 2010 8:00 am
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There are some really nice lifted L400's in Canada.

Some have perfect lift kits installed, addressing critical components, while some do not.

I've repaired a few L400's for other people that came over from Japan with a suspension lift already installed.

I'm seeing more and more lifted L400's...

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Just lost my entire post. I took too long and had to log in again. Soooo lets try again. #$@^

I have HD front torsion bars, HD rear coils,2 BJ spacers, air bags etc. All delis have spring sag so have compensated with reindexing the bars and raising the rear as well. I tried aluminum coil spacers...
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Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:36 pm
Replace factory stereo - L300 (best choice?)

Last post by x-wind « Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:17 pm
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by Delicatessan » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:25 pm

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Thanks in advance for any advice or guidance:

I’m going to replace the stereo head on my 93 L300. I want to put one in that has the following features:

1) back up camera
2) fits well
3) easy to use and connect with iPhone
4) easy interface

Any must-have features you think I’m missing?

Any...

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I’ve been thinking about which stereo head unit is best. Clarion makes a unit that is 2din but also the size of simply two stereos at just under four inches which is good for the aesthetics of our dash.

However, after reading this post and doing a little surfing I’m thinking the tablet idea is...

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Last post by x-wind
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:17 pm
L300 to L400 rear bench seat conversion

Last post by poochike « Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:28 am
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by Kaorin » Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:07 pm

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Has anyone changed the rear bench seat in a L300 to the L400 rear bench seats that fold up to the side against the windows? If so was it as simple as screwing the new seats in or was there a bit of modification that needed to be done. Also wondering we’re one could buy used L400 folding rear bench...

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I have seen in one of the Delica forums someone had done that. They were also selling them as the van had been totalled. This was years back. It's possible with some custom brackets made. Try doing a search in Google and on this forum. Good luck

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Last post by poochike
Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:28 am
Hamemade throttle adjust

Last post by Khrolar « Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:16 am
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by 204explorer » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:49 pm

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My 95 L400 Diesel came without a manual throttle adjust. When I preheat my engine with my espar heater and then start it, the engine idles too low, causing a lot of vibrations during warmup. I decided to build my own. I let the pictures speak for themselves. Let me know if you figured out a better...

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Man I didn't realize the throttle adjust was that simple! Definitely going to build my own now!
Might use one of these instead of the wing nut though...
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Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:16 am
Rear backup/bumper Mirror removable?

Last post by Khrolar « Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:07 am
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by caspiankai » Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:17 am

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Hi guys,

Has anyone had any luck removing the rear mirror thats on the back tailgate?

I just got a Batwing awning that wraps around to the back, and if the mirror was gone I could have the tailgate up perfectly.
As it is, it gets in the way. Also I never use it because I have a backup camera...

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Yep, pop the cover off then it's held with 3 #3 Phillips machine screws. Maybe just get some black machine screws and put them back in? Would look better then the brass/gold ones Mitsubishi used

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Last post by Khrolar
Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:07 am
15x8J ET-8 rims on L300?

Last post by cosmo727 « Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:24 am
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by jejoenje » Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:04 am

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Hi all
Apologies if I've posted this in the wrong section.

Does anyone here have any experience running 15x8J offset -8 rims on a stock (not lifted) L300? If so, any issues with rubbing at full lock etc?
I've spotted a very cheap set of those rims with tyres on (265/70's). They are Toyota Hilux...

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Word of caution when looking at negative offset rims.

I was running 15x8 rims with an offset of -20mm (3.71 backspacing) for the last few years. First problem will be the sliding door rubbing the back wheel when opened. The second and more important issue will be the stress on the outer bearings...

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Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:24 am
Underbody protection for l400

Last post by demiro « Thu May 23, 2019 11:11 pm
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by Klecko » Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:08 pm

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My l400 is almost ready for backcountry..... snorkel, lights , which, rooftop tent....... now I need some underside protection....... advice on what I need and where to go for these parts.

Thanks
Jordan

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Are you looking for a skid plate for your rig?

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Thu May 23, 2019 11:11 pm
Local garage change

Last post by Khrolar « Wed May 15, 2019 11:12 am
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by archieim » Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:57 pm

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Is there someone like an admin that can help me out. I thought there was a link somewhere or someone had the power to make one.
I need to add and delete a garage mechanic.
Their main JDM guy has moved out an started his own shop. Leaving the other shop with non qualified mechanic as far a JDM and...

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Try emailing or sending a Pm to Falco, he should be able to help you out or at least point you in the right direction.

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Last post by Khrolar
Wed May 15, 2019 11:12 am
TieMyShoe's Grinded Cam

Last post by TieMyShoe « Wed May 08, 2019 8:03 pm
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by takeuchi » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:32 am

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I ended up getting ahold of one of TieMyShoes Grinded cams, so I thought I would post my thoughts on it after driving with it a while.

It feels like my van doesn't bog down as much going up hills or trying to accelerate at highway speeds. Usually I feel a large dropoff in power once it goes past...

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afraid the 4g64 and myself have a rocky history and we are currently not on speaking terms. Being that the 4g is used in everything under the sun i would think somebody must already make a cam for it no?

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Wed May 08, 2019 8:03 pm
6 inch tailgate lift

Last post by thelazygreenfox « Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:15 pm
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by Erebus » Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:52 pm
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I was going to give a subject line of 6 lift for $10.00 , but decided to use a more searchable subject.

Some one has posted somewhere a tailgate mod of swapping the struts left/right. This raises the tailgate quite significantly. On mine it opened to 5'9 before, 6'3.5 after.

Although it can be...

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yes you need longer bolts otherwise they will strip out. The tailgate is a heavy piece and there's lots of strain on the shock.
Another option I found worked well is to cut a spacer piece (old plastic cutting board) and insert it on the top of the shock bracket. Yup, you guesses it, longer...
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Last post by thelazygreenfox
Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:15 pm
L400 Hitch Sources - in the Prairies?!?

Last post by Jackass « Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:08 pm
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by pj_jazzy_janz » Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:42 am

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I'm wanting to put a hitch on the back of my '94 LWB L400 to tow a Boler-type trailer, and I'm wondering where I can find one in Manitoba. Does anyone have any great ideas? We'll be going as far as Alberta in the summer if that helps, but won't be making it to BC, so places like E&H Hitch are out...

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Just had one mailed to me from Rising Sun.....bolted right up, cheaper then having anyone around Edmonton make one up.

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Last post by Jackass
Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:08 pm
Engine Swap

Last post by fishnchips654 « Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:19 pm

by fishnchips654 » Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:19 pm

I have a 1995 L300 4x4, its a 5 speed manual with a 4D56T in it. The engine is starting to get old and will need to get pulled out at some point (i think the piston rings are worn because it likes to smoke a lot, especially when starting). I was wondering if it was worth it to put the original...

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Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:19 pm
235/85/16 Tires on 1994 L400?

Last post by Ralph in Winnipeg « Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:28 pm
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by migyb » Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:49 pm

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Hi guys, just wondering if I would be able to fit 235/85/16 tires on oem Tacoma rims with an offset of +30 on my L400? I recently got this delica and it came with 215/65/16 tires. Unsure if the rims are stock, therefore I’m not sure if the offset is stock +33. But anyways, the tires look so tiny....

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So you have the tires on rims and the van......jack it up and put them on! Observe. Test drive. Do they fit?

Ralph in Winnipeg

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Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:28 pm
Custom L300 snorkel.

Last post by takeuchi « Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:31 pm
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by delicat » Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:50 am
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Hello.

I'm just about to start building a custom snorkel (all parts waiting in my garage, :-D ) using 3 stainless tubing with a silicone jointer (might weld it instead, not sure yet) to deal with the outside curved wall panel and a 90* silicone bend going through the panel and directly to the air...

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Ok, seems like I almost figured out how to retrieve the pictures from my phone. Sorry for the way too large size but can't spare time to fix it right now, sory. So here we go.

Ouch.jpgBig hole.jpgInside out.jpgCanister removed.jpgPadded hole.jpgSealed up.jpgSealed off.jpg

Any one know what kind...
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Last post by takeuchi
Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:31 pm
roof racks for a spacegear.

Last post by volnoir « Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:25 am
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by delica.sea69 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:09 pm

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hi guys!

i’m looking for some basic cross bars for a 96 space gear. i’m in the nelson area of BC. anyone out there have some spares?:)

what are compatable with the space gears? will roof racks from an l300 work? new at this...

world peace! :-D

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Seriously right? It was in my back yard, and honestly the thing was starting to rust a bit and was heavy as hell. I don't know why anyone would take it.

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Last post by volnoir
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:25 am
Tilt-O-Meter mod

Last post by knet109 « Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:52 pm

by knet109 » Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:52 pm

I think my Delica was stored near a volcano or maybe the nuclear power plants that melted down after the Tsunami. All the plastic is badly deteriorated and the Tit-O-Meter AKA inclinometer had ruptured and peed goo all over the inside of the tri-gauge housing and dash. A quick visit to Ebay turned...

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Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:52 pm
Cheaper fridge alternatives

Last post by lrp374 « Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:11 pm
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by Avittery » Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:41 am

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Hi everyone,
I'm new to posting here after spending way too much time reading.
Currently gutted my 96 L400 and rebuilding it back together as a camper, while being somewhat conscious on my budget.

That being said,does anyone have some advice for buying a delicafridge that doesn't cost $1000 ish...

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I did some more surfing and these are available on EBay and Amazon for about the same price or almost double if you choose the wrong supplier. They appear to draw about twice the current for half the size of an ARB unit but if your only using it for short periods of time who cares! I doubt they are...

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Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:11 pm
Air adjustable shock absorbers

Last post by sk66 « Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:01 am
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by Growlerbearnz » Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:08 pm
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The rear springs on my Delica have sagged (as they all do) to the point where they were sitting on the overload leaves, which makes the ride quite harsh.

I've tried adding a leaf ( ) which made the ride smooth again when loaded, but it also raised the rear too far when the van was empty. ( Too...

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Man those pins are a pain to get out! I ended up hack sawing off both ends then using sockets to be able to push the remaining metal out for anyone looking for a different way/ only has access to a C clamp..

When I did the replacement shock I just cut off one side of the pin and used a gear...
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Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:01 am

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