4x4-ELF: 1996 Isuzu Elf Narrow Body Japanese Firetruck Build

[supdies]

This has been a fun build. Most of the modifications were done by JDM Offroad. I thought I'd post the build specs and some pictures since I've seen a few larger Isuzu Elfs & Mitsubishi Canters out there.

My goal was to keep the truck flexible to be used for camping & working/hauling stuff.

1996 Isuzu Elf narrow body Japanese firetruck.

• Model: NKS71G, 110" wheelbase
• Engine: 4HG1
• Type: 4 cylinder in line, 4570 cc
• Transmission: 5 speed manual
• 24V electrical system
• 4x4 Hi/Low, locking front differential
• Push-button 4x4 Hi/Low
• AC
• 3-point seatbelts in the rear cab
• Roughly 2700 rpm at 65 mph - comfortable at highway speeds.
• Total weight after modifications is ~7800#
• Original miles was ~5500 miles; currently at ~8000 miles
• Mileage is roughly 15-20 mpg

Modifications:

• Trailworthy Fab super singles, reversible
• 37" Falken Wildpeaks
• 2" lift with custom leafsprings by Alcan Spring
• Dobinsonusa MRR 3way shocks
• Custom aluminum fuel tank (~22 gallons - I've gotten roughly 400 miles on a single tank)
• Custom front & rear bumpers, integrated Diode Dynamic fog lights
• 17000# sherpa winch
• 8.6" UTE tray with removable sidewalls
• Johnson Creek truck rack
• 4x4 Colorado RTT, Alto Elite (king size)
• Updated stereo head, rear camera
• Rack cover

Future Projects:

• Add a water tank & 12V pump under the tray with a quick connect to a portable battery system
• Sound proof & insulate the cab
• Undermount boxes

 

[SkiFreak]

Looks like a nice, clean setup.

 

[SootyCamper]

great trucks! Keep us posted on your adventures!