Did anyone drove the " Monster Delica " in Richmond

[P.A.J.E.R.O.]

It really looks cool but I'm asking my self if that's not too much. Did anyone seen it ? How good it would be on the road ? Floating ? 1992 - 123000 kms. Doesn't say if its diesel or gas.

[Adam]

It says PW35 on the windshield, so that is a diesel.

[jessef]

It will ride like it's on wooden wheels offroad. Articulation will be limited to less than stock and the center of gravity is raised so high that I would not feel safe taking it on a moderate trail offroad or clinging my buttcheeks together on a corner in the winter.

With that said it looks cool. There are a lot of people that bought a Delica solely on looks so one being this high would probably suit someone in that category.

If you run a search you will find some posts on delicas lifted 6-8 inches. They are not practical but then neither is a Toyota with an 8 inch lift.

[P.A.J.E.R.O.]

It was very tempting to go and buy it but with 2 little kids it would be bad idea I guess. I'm gonna stick with our E320 Wagon 4Matic. Thanks for the reply.

[DEL BiG RiG]

I have a lifted delica as big as that and I have to tell you it handles remarkably well on the road. Never once did it feel tippy and I would say it handles just as well as a stock delica. I know this sounds hard to believe but it's true. When you get shaken (a bi-annual safety inspection) here in Japan on a modified vehicle, it has to be put to a special side angle test. They drive it into a special garage, strap two wheels down and raise one side of the floor up to 20 degrees. The wheels stayed on the ground. I was very surprised. I guess it's the extra width from the tires and wheels. I use it here for advertising for our lodge and tour company (and it definitely gets noticed even in Japan) and I don't take it off roading (learned that lesson years ago). My delica was lifted professionally by a delica specific shop and I think they definitely built a solid lift. But yeah, I agree with Josh, any vehicle lifted "Alberta Style" is going to to have issues.

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[almac]

it would be great for changing the oil(no lifting required), and creek crossings!
probably wouldn't need a snorkle either!
however, i wouldn't want to parallel park it on a crowded street!

pretty cool tho.

[loki]

I have a lifted delica as big as that and I have to tell you it handles remarkably well on the road. Never once did it feel tippy and I would say it handles just as well as a stock delica. I know this sounds hard to believe but it's true. When you get shaken (a bi-annual safety inspection) here in Japan on a modified vehicle, it has to be put to a special side angle test. They drive it into a special garage, strap two wheels down and raise one side of the floor up to 20 degrees. The wheels stayed on the ground. I was very surprised. I guess it's the extra width from the tires and wheels. I use it here for advertising for our lodge and tour company (and it definitely gets noticed even in Japan) and I don't take it off roading (learned that lesson years ago). My delica was lifted professionally by a delica specific shop and I think they definitely built a solid lift. But yeah, I agree with Josh, any vehicle lifted "Alberta Style" is going to to have issues.

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it depends a lot on how it was lifted and if the track is much wider. Yours, having been done in japan, was probably done properly, I tend to think that Jesse knows what's what especially when it comes to 4x4.

[jessef]

I have a lifted delica as big as that and I have to tell you it handles remarkably well on the road. Never once did it feel tippy and I would say it handles just as well as a stock delica. I know this sounds hard to believe but it's true. When you get shaken (a bi-annual safety inspection) here in Japan on a modified vehicle, it has to be put to a special side angle test. They drive it into a special garage, strap two wheels down and raise one side of the floor up to 20 degrees. The wheels stayed on the ground. I was very surprised. I guess it's the extra width from the tires and wheels. I use it here for advertising for our lodge and tour company (and it definitely gets noticed even in Japan) and I don't take it off roading (learned that lesson years ago). My delica was lifted professionally by a delica specific shop and I think they definitely built a solid lift. But yeah, I agree with Josh, any vehicle lifted "Alberta Style" is going to to have issues.

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I always wanted one of your rides in the past. Really well done

I agree. If it's not done properly, it can really suck for the unsuspecting new owner.

[sasquatch-hunter]

Never a big fan of rear lift blocks. Lift blocks are for show trucks only. Lift like this big should have five link rear coils.

[Luisito]

So I take it this black monster van hasn't had much luck, because it is still for sale in Richmond and it is 2011.

Any updates on it? I wonder what it is like on fuel efficiency!

[bassnailer]

I saw that thing in Surrey last week. I didn't see a for sale sign on it, mind you, I wasn't looking for one.