Is It Hard to Find Parts for Japanese Kei Trucks?

Short answer:

Not usually — but it depends on the brand, model, and how specific the part is.

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What’s Easy to Find

These parts are generally easy to source through online suppliers, such as BestKei.com, Honda-Acty.com, and PP1Beat.com.

• Brakes (pads, shoes, rotors, drums)

• Filters (oil, air, fuel)

• Timing belt kits

• Boots and seals

• Spark plugs, wires, ignition coils & fuses

• Suspension and steering components (bushings, shocks)

• Basic engine parts (gaskets, timing belts, etc.)

• Wheels and tires (most kei trucks use 12" or 13" wheels)

Popular platforms like:

• BestKei.com (parts for all kei vehicles)

• Honda-Acty.com (specializing in Honda Acty parts)

• PP1Beat.com (specializing in Honda Beat parts)

...make it easier than ever to get what you need.

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What’s Harder to Find

These are less common or slower to ship:

• Body panels & glass (e.g. windshields, doors, fenders)

• Model-specific trim or interior parts

• ECUs or sensors (especially for EFI models)

• Transmission internals

• Rare engine parts for less common or limited-production kei trucks

Also, anything that’s Japan-exclusive and not shared with global Honda/Suzuki/Toyota models might take 2–4 weeks to ship or need to be imported from Japan.

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Hardest Situations:

You're more likely to have trouble finding parts if:

• You own an obscure brand (e.g. Daihatsu Midget, Mazda Scrum, or newer electric kei trucks)

• Your truck has a special trim level (e.g. “Attack” models with locking diffs)

• It’s a pre-1989 model 

• You’re in a very rural area with limited internet access or few import mechanics

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Tips to Make Parts Easier to Get

1. Know your VIN/frame code
   Japanese kei trucks often use chassis codes instead of standard 17-digit VINs. Learn your truck's model code (e.g. "HA4" for older Honda Acty).  More details on where to find your Acty here: Honda Acty VIN Location

2. Buy from major importers
   Sites like BestKei.com have large inventories for kei vehicle parts and and can source hard to find parts.

3. Join kei truck forums & Facebook groups
   There's a strong enthusiast community that shares info, sellers, and DIY guides.

4. Order in advance for wear items
   Buy spares of things like brake pads, belts, and air filters—so you’re not caught waiting weeks when something wears out.

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