LJ50 INFO
The lj50 was introduced in 1976 after the Japanese
Transportation Guideline was changed, they allowed the engine and body size to
be larger so Suzuki replaced the 359cc engine of the LJ20 to a 3 cylinder 539cc
and placed the spare tire on the rear with a swing arm.
Since IEC (The company that imported the LJ's to America) stopped importing the
LJ's at the end of 1973 you will not see any 50's in America (We haven't heard
of ONE being in the USA at all). The reason
why IEC stopped importing them is because of the ever-more stringent EPA
emissions regulations.
Australia was the main country that the LJ50 was exported to, they are very popular there.
LJ50 Service Manual
LJ50 Parts Manual