User:4d55 performance inc/Mitsubishi Pickup 1983-86

Mitsubishi introduced it's first Truck to the United States under the Mitsubishi Brand name in 1983 even though they had been improting compact pickups for Dodge and Plymouth since 1979. The Mitsubishi Trucks came with a boxed-in frame, 6 crossmembers and fully boxed-in upper and lower A-arms for added strength. While many refer to 83-86 trucks as Mitsubishi Mighty Max's, the Make and Model was actually designated as Mitsubishi Truck. Mitsubishi Trucks were offered in three trim levels, Mighty Max, SP and SPX. Prior to 1983 Dodge used a 2 headlight grille but in 1983 Dodge made the change to a 4 headlight grille. To distinguish itself from the 1983-1986 Dodge Ram 50 pickups, Mitsubishi used a 2 headlight grille. For 1983-84 the turnsignals were inserted behind the grill. In 1985-86 the grille was updated and the turnsignals were moved to the front bumper.

4G52
The stong and fuel effiecient 2.0-liter MCA-Jet engine was only offered on the 2wd Trucks, with the Mighty Max trim.

Transmissions
Mitsubishi offered both manual and automatic transmissions on there Trucks from 1983-1986. The transmissions offered were KM131, KM132, KM145. To save weight Mitsubishi used an integrated transmission and transfer case. The transmission is shifted through the top of the transfer case. The only transfercase offered was the manual shift KM100. The transfercase connects to the drivelines via slip yokes. All Mitsubishi Trucks with the optional Turbodiesel, came with a hydraulic clutch while all gasoline trucks use a manual cable style clutch, thus the two transmissions are not easily interchangeable. To distinguish themselves from the Dodge Ram 50 pickups, Mitsubishi did not offer the Automatic or 4 speed transmission on there 4wd model Trucks.

Mighty Max
Mighty Max was the lowest of the trim levels and was only offered on 2wd models. The only engine and transmission combination available for the Mighty Max trim level was the 4G52, 2.0 liter gasoline engine and the KM131 4 speed transmission. The Mighty Max trim level came with a vinyl bench seat, black grill and 14" wheels. Air conditioning, power-assisted steering and AM/FM Stereo were all optional on the Mighty Max trim level.

Mitsubishi Trucks were only offered in one bed length (81.5")