Will street minitrucks make a comeback? 3G style?

My son says if it aint got 13" Dayton's it aint shit.

His new project truck with air bag's and a 4 link rear end. Lots of cutting and welding.

 

That’s awesome. Bravo to your kid.

 

Someone will eventually slam a 3rd Gen. It’s just not common like the 1st gens and pre-Taco...the suspensions on these newer models are not set up for slamming to the ground, lots of fab work needed to get it done. Minitrucker for 20+ years!
Here’s a few of my Datsuns...

 

Found this.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NGK0kKj5smc&time_continue=84

 

Those are awesome.

 

The mini trucks are what started my taco addiction , I’d love to see it come back

 

There is this (render I believe / photoshop?) that floats around the net. I don’t think it actually exists.

 

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3rd gen as it sits does not look good lowered. I love the other gens however.

 

I think with the right ground-effects package it will look good. It needs something up front like the 2G x-runner.

 

Thinking this further......maybe when the supercharger and turbo options drop.

Slam a 2WD TRD OR with the locking diff. No transfer case or 4Lo, but a locker for double-burn outs with FI.

 

E lockers dont translate well to high speeds haha.

Bring back LSD's!

 

Could you imagine the fun you could have with this late 70s hilux ?

 

You know what to do.

 

I remember the slammed mini truck thing. But i don’t remember it being mutually exclusive with 4x4s.

I’m sure there’s a great deal of science and engineering in the low rider scene, but its not my thing. I hope it stays contained to SoCal this time around

 

My first truck and vehicle was 1990 mazda b2200. Loved that thing, too bad i dont have any pics. That was before smart phone era.

Still miss it.

 

Thanks.

He's getting close to the paint stage.

 

That’s going to be a cool truck. It really warms my heart to see young people take on projects like this. Gives me hope for the future.

what colour is he going to paint it?

 

It would certainly be easier to load motorcycles if it was slammed.