Worked as a maintenance guy at a university and we drove these trucks around campus, but these were automatic and left hand drive. Fell in love with these little trucks and have wanted one ever since. I can drive a manual no problem but afraid with the right hand drive plus the manual shift may cause some problems. Shifting with my left hand instead of right will take some practice. Then there are the pedals, with possibly hitting the gas instead of the break or the clutch. I may tear up some stuff trying to learn right hand drive.

@crown674

Жыл бұрын

Pedals remain in the same order (from left to right: clutch, brake, gas) regardless of whether the vehicle is right or left hand drive.

@corgidog6756

Жыл бұрын

@@crown674 Thanks. I never knew that. Always thought the gas pedal would be under your left foot in a right hand drive. That does make it easier with them staying in the same position.

@PubeCombo

Жыл бұрын

​@@corgidog6756 Not only are the pedals and nearly all the controls the same, minus the radio of course the gears are the same when in a right hand drive manual as well. First is the front left just like it would be in left hand drive. Also, at first it feels really weird for like the first few miles, but after that it's nothing. To be honest I realized that I kind of liked it better in hindsight. I'm right handed and would prefer to keep that hand on the wheel, shifting is a dumb motion, doesn't require high precision most times. Steering though, sometimes you need your smart hand in tight spots. I had the pleasure of driving right hand drive vehicles for about 6 months while deployed. A pair of bongo trucks and my officer's right hand drive Toyota Highlander Asia equivalent which had a freaking turbo in it and the sport shift option on the automatic. I got to take that in for maintenance all the time... The road leading up to the shop was a straight mile and a half long dirt/gravel road. Boy did that fuckin thing tear ass on the way to maintenance, haha.

My friend, after watching your videos including the one with Yoshi, I have contacted him and I'm going to restart my import business after 15 years however no more unimogs, heavy duty diesels portal axles, going all JDM this time. Your videos are inspirational honest and clear. I have found Yoshi to be the same. Maybe we'll cross paths one of these days ...keep up the great content Cb

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

This is great to hear👍🏾and thank you for watching. Yes one day we will meet and perhaps I will patronize your future business👍🏾🤙🏾

@antcruz83

2 жыл бұрын

Which video has this information? Can you give me a video title or link.. thanks in advance

@peterweber6963

2 жыл бұрын

Witch1can i put a rotary in 😇🤔🤔😎

@timwilliams347

Жыл бұрын

@Chris, did you get that import business up and running? Id be very interested in talking to you.

Thank you so much for your review. I am in the research phase but I want to use my truck to help me keep my farm land clean. And carrying water to my gardens and to run trash to the dump.

I have watched a ton of Mini Truck videos, yours is absolutely the best I’ve seen! You know your stuff and present it so very well! Thank You!!!

@livingthislife

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the vid...keep on keiTruckin🤙🏾

I so want a kei truck. I hate the 25 year rule. I also think they'd be so fun to customize.

This in depth review answered all my questions. Well made 👍🏼

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

🤙🏾🤙🏾👍🏾

Back in the 80's my body had one of these vehicles, very reliable, useful and great in gas too. We live in a town 12000 ft over the sea level they can always handle the loads you put on them. In highway they will never go over 60 mph. We were teens always broke but couple bucks in gas was enough for a whole week. Most common back then were the Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Daihatsu, Honda was harder to find and much more expensive.

This was perfect. I needed this exact explanation.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir🤙🏾🤙🏾Get that truck👍🏾

@JayCeeMax

3 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife When i get a house. Soon. Thanks!

I would love to own any of these they are one of the most interesting vehicles that I have seen

Love the video. I saw the plate, hello to my favorite place in the world. I was stationed on Anderson in 1990.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Hafa Adai🤙🏾🤙🏾Come back to us👍🏽

Well done for talking about having fun when driving. It's just something that drivers of electric cars and automatic cars don't seem to understand, or appreciate.

@livingthislife

Жыл бұрын

Like you I love to drive and don't mind long distances👍🏾

I have a ‘93 Suzuki Carry. Really enjoy it. Rides nice. Just use it around town. Thanks for sharing this. Nice to hear about the other trucks.

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great in town ride👍🏾

You've helped me with this video decide that I want a Daihatsu Hijet with a manual transmission and AC. I'm glad I watched your video before buying because I would've gone with Subaru only because it's a familiar name, and would've cooked inside that truck! I'd either like that or to import a Diesel Smart Fortwo with a manual transmission!

Thanks a bunch for this review. I'm shopping now and your video has helped me a lot.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching🤙🏾🤙🏾Which truck are you considering?

Suzuki Kei trucks owner here. Cool on the streets and very useful on all types of occasion for me.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Great Truck🤙🏾🤙🏾

Great comparison! Thx! I plan to buy one soon.

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you get🤙🏾🤙🏾

Really enjoyed watching your video!

I think around the year 2000, the front wheels were moved forward and should result in a smoother ride. Fuel injection was added.

Thank you for a really good video! But I got to say I’m really mad, That American automotive companies like Ford Chevy and GMC and Dodge won’t make what the people want! The Kei trucks! I would love to buy a brand new diesel Kei truck With everything on it for an affordable price from Detroit! Makes me mad we have to buy 25-year-old imports from Japan! Somethings got to change! Great video!

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. If one of the big three made trucks like these they would be affordable and hopefully as durable. Maybe one day this will catch on. Thanks for watching👍🏾

@idkwhoknew908

2 жыл бұрын

Just because they are the BIG 3 doesnot make them Smart.. Maybe a Very Good seller!!

@jorgeb9715

2 жыл бұрын

You meant the 3 Bigots Chrysler,Ford and GM

Excellent comparison Information. Many Thanks

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback👍🏾👍🏾

Thx you so much for this view. If you want a Left-control version from the Daihatsu Hijet. in Europe has also exist the Hijet, also License-Build by Piaggio, Named "Piaggio porter"

Solid video my braddah. Much mahalos for comparing the 3 Kei trucks. Been seeing choke of these in Oahu, and I'm so tempted to get one! I definitely would love to own a Daihatsu Hijet.

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

Mahalo🤙🏾🤙🏾

My HiJet headliner was falling down also 😆. Cool video, I always wondered about the other models. Thanks!

@livingthislife

Жыл бұрын

I had two trucks with liners that were sagging so I used 3m spray adhesive to keep it up.

Really good review, thanks for posting.

Thank you!! Most informative & useful video!!

Subaru Sambar FTW!

Awesome comparison. Thanks for the video - looking at getting a mini truck in the spring. Cheers!

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Once you get one you'll realize how much fun and useful they are.

Super helpful video. Thanks!

Thanks for your hard work and video content!

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated🤙🏾🤙🏾

@charliebrownau

3 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife I know what its like making content and often people only post neg shit. Best of luck in 2020-2024-2030 Have you seen this mini truck before - Japanese Mini Truck - Zombie Apocalypse Edition kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3etzrWAdb2coLQ.html

Great video. Clear and to the point.

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching👍🏾👍🏾🤙🏾

I live on an Island as well but we do not have the 25 year age restrictions on importation. I like the older design with the front wheels further back. Seems to have more legroom from pictures.

@natehill8069

3 жыл бұрын

Also they turn tighter that way, thats why I wanted the older ones - I have lots of trees to dodge. Or to Daihatsu, as the case may be...

Great video very helpful. I think I'm going to order the 1998 suzuki carry.

Daihatsu is number 1.low spare part price.long live with hard work

@Muffmiester79

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you find your parts? My bro in law just picked up we believe it's a 99-2002 model S210P Daihatsu Hijet for $5 because it doesn't run and the previous owner said it's the injectors and could cost $1200+ to fix. I've been searching like mad for injectors and other parts and most are refurbished and have to wait a month + just to receive the parts from over seas. I'm thinking its best to part it out then keep it. Oem parts from what I've seen are not cheap or even readily available for the Daihatsu.

@trianggaindralukmana2184

3 жыл бұрын

@@Muffmiester79 daihatsu is cheap, cheaper than toyota parts and equal to suzuki parts here.

Good video. Thanks for the info

This was very informative. Thank you

Thank you, great video!

I’m planning to get one for my home maintenance business, I want to get one with a cube at the back and I will modify a ladder rack system on top. This could save a lot of gas and I’m still able to carry 28 feet ladders.

Hafa Adai all the way from Las Vegas! Cherry trucks makes me wanna get one so bad. Honda is my pick btw lol

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Hafa Adai Vegas👌🏾👌🏾Yes I like the Honda too....ill be test driving a Subaru later and another Daihatsu👍🏾👍🏾

Hafa adai E! Enjoyed your video! looking on getting one of those kei Truck....

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Hafa Adai👌🏾👌🏾get one my friend...you'll have fun👍🏾

own f6a suzuki surplus its very good even at his age and rust u cant go wrong with this unit

I see a lot of people in the US importing the Japanese Kei trucks but never the European variants. I’m in the UK and I have a 2001 Suzuki carry van and it’s got a 1.3 litre engine with 5sp manual gearbox. It will happily cruise at 65-70mph on the motorway. Plus if you got one from mainland Europe they’d be left hand drive, only problem I’d they’re probably not as easy to get hold of I suppose.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

It may be higher in price to import one from the UK...but I would like to have one.

@jdmcarandmotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Send me link we want to buy

@PATRICKDAVIDSTACK

Жыл бұрын

Ya I had the same idea recently. I live in the US and have been looking for a 25year old piaggio porter lhd 4x4 truck

@phil031066

Ай бұрын

The suzuki carry pick up is very rare in the UK and non-existent in Ireland.

Thank you for the excellent breakdown. I'm surprised you don't have more subs, I like your style! I stumbled upon this video whilst trying to understand Kei trucks. Unfortunately I live in one of the few states (California) where its neigh impossible to get one street legal. I still want one for my ranch and off-roading though. I'm thinking maybe a Suzuki Carry 93-95 year with a dump bed, diff-lock, and A/C that's not in too rough of shape. Am I dreaming haha? I definitely feel like I'm going down a rabbit hole haha. Anyway thanks again for the great comparison video!

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and i'm glad the video helped. You can find that Suzuki caryy it will just take time, check with some reputable car exporters from Japan and tell them what you want...it will be found but it will take time👍🏾👍🏾

@Gupadodo

3 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife Thanks for the reply and advice!

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gupadodo i made a video regarding using a Japanese exporter...check it out👍🏾

@Gupadodo

3 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife Will do, right after I finish your Sambar review. Might have to consider one of those too haha!

@Joesolo13

3 жыл бұрын

I've been shopping too, and I feel the same way, but a dump bed Carry with diff lock is a pretty realistic dream, I've seen a few around. I've been trying to find one of the ones that's a scissor lift *and* a dump bed, that's turned out to be a lot harder.

Very well done! The information you gave is pretty hard to find. One improvement would be get a lapel mic, maybe bluetooth, it would keep your audio even. Great job!

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

You're right i've been thinking about adding bluetooth mic when I do reviews or walkarounds. Thanks for the input, always appreciated👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾

Thanks for the video. My father owns a Suzuki Carry (not Cherry). A "kei tora" (so called for short in Japan) is almost a must if you live in a rural part of Japan and have some farmland to take care of. Convenient, economical, and reliable!

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching!!

@YoYo-fy5nm

2 жыл бұрын

Cherry was the name of Suzuki Carry. All the trucks had names given to them by their owners.

@jdmcarandmotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Hiroyuki Niigata we have in stock over 180 cars jdm rhd

I live in Philippines and have the Suzuki. Has plenty of power i was surprised. I put on 14" wheels and a lift kit. Mine is a left hand drive. I also have the half cap on the back with jump seats. I have never seen this option on any in the states.

Awesomeness

Good stuff brotha... great stuff! wait until the big brothers of the kei truks turn 25, they're much more comfortable and versatile!

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you...there are some models I'm eyeing🤙🏾🤙🏾

Thank you for the informative review. I love the idea of a mini-truck alternative to SUV/ATV for the deer hunting season. Why can't the behemoth American manufacturers (GM & Ford, or Polaris upgrade UTV) take this concept and upgrade it? Agree, an innercity or offroad vehicle not for a cross country road trip. Think Honda Acty would be my first choice or the rare Toyota Townace (diesel).

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%..an american kei truck would be amazing.

@jdmcarandmotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Toyota Townace or Liteace not a rare diesel

@horridbeast4089

Жыл бұрын

american safety and crash regulations killed small trucks i think

NICE REVIEW THANKS

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you..peace👍🏾

Thanks man, I really appreciated showing you in it with your height, too. I'm taller and was curious.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Get one...ez to work on👍🏾👍🏾

@goreyboggs

2 жыл бұрын

Would Susuki be ok for 6’2” drivers?

I'd happily pay $5000 for one that has the full bed lift. Just discovered these cool trucks.

Awesome video, thanks. What size tires did you mount on those rims?

The suburu sambar is better for long distance driving won't overheat like some of the other kei trucks

Would die to have one the places I go fishing are way out in the sticks those can get there no more dragging gear out to the spot by hand and making 3 trips before I can cast out plus I can drive it there from home awesome

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

And they're easy to work on too, get one🤙🏾🤙🏾

Very good video

I noticed that Suzuki moved the front wheels further back on new truck like they used to be on the older trucks. Was this done to make more legroom space?

Starting to see K20 and K24 swaps being done on the ACTY. I’m sure you could put the Honda K motor in any of them, but I would always go with Honda and put the best possible motor that fits. Even a budget B20 swap would make for a stout power plant in those little trucks.

@livingthislife

11 ай бұрын

Donuts everywhere with that motor!

Would wanna get a Subaru sambar, fire truck version. Going to save up

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Those are very cool trucks🤙🏾

Subaru Samber K-truck is always the best in Japanese K car history.

@josecosta2484

3 жыл бұрын

OK but why?

Where I live in the USA, AC is mandatory. It gets so dang hot and humid for so long during part of the year that trying to live without AC in a vehicle is torture. I tried it for a few years and nearly had heat strokes every year I tried it. I plan on either getting a kei truck or kei van (or both?) in the future and whatever I get must have working AC or an AC that can be repaired. I'm considering a Honda for either/both.

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

I have a honda truck with A/C and unfortunately most Kei truck ac systems dont get that cold...compared to modern cars, but definitely worth getting for hotter areas. Now it's all I look for when I buy a kei vehicle👍🏾👌🏾

@karlanthonybarraca1641

4 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife are kei truck a/c system are cold as other vehicles?

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

@@karlanthonybarraca1641 its been my experience that they are not as cold, however if you get dark tint it stays cool inside.

@karlanthonybarraca1641

4 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislifeok. So suzuki carry a/c also on par w/ older vehicles like 1990s vehicle with right?

@southernyankee2167

3 жыл бұрын

Living This Life I'm working on importing a kei truck... are you happy with your Acty? Any issues? Thanks

nice drive!

Awesome video👍

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤙🏾🤙🏾let me know which you get👍🏾

@cedric25ryan85

3 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife Hi!! Im not even sure if those are allowed in Canada

I' ve also noticed that the name of the back also called wagon

Im living in the Philippines and these are the workhorse vehicles here

@weesamexpress6730

3 жыл бұрын

They're also converted to Left Hand Drive in the Philippines

in the 🇵🇭 the suzuki carry is everywhere

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Suzuki makes the most Kei Trucks👍🏾

Hafa Adai from Georgia. A Kei would be fun in Guam.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Hafa Adai🤙🏾🤙🏾

I’m really love HONDA ACTY!

SCHWEET write up. Thanks, man!

@livingthislife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you🤙🏾🤙🏾

Nice job on your video here. I'm in the states and need to angle with a little bit of freeway driving. To me that would be about 65 mph. I'm pretty sure these would be a handful at that speed. Any of these Kei Trucks more freeway friendly? Sounds like the Honda is at the moment. One thing many people don't realize is that these were everyday trucks in Japan. They weren't babied or pampered. And after 25+ yrs, they are still driving pretty dang solid!

@---ny4ys

7 ай бұрын

Honda is your worst option by a country mile. Their rated top speed is 60 and most of them struggle over 50 55

I like the engine placement on the Honda not only because of heat and it would seem better front to rear weight distribution. Do any share engines with motorcycles

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure

Thanks for this side-by-side comparison. I'm looking at getting one of these trucks because I'm turned off by the offerings for trucks here in the US - they're all too large, and too expensive. I only need one of these to drive to work and back when it's raining too hard to ride my bike, I would never need to go over about 40 mph, so one of these would be great. One question I have - are these little engines fuel injected, or carbureted? I haven't had the chance to look at one of the trucks in person yet.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Some are EFI but most older than 25 yrs have carbs. My current Hijet is EFI.

@Oddman1980

3 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife Thanks for the reply! I had carbed vehicles when I was younger, in fact I still have a motorcycle with a carburetor, so it wouldn't be too strange for me.

@therealrealshocker

2 жыл бұрын

Hey me too! Trucks these days are too damn big and too expensive and I daily ride a motorcycle, but these little trucks would be perfect here in the USA

@jdmcarandmotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

@@Oddman1980 we have had turbo and compressor or supercharger Only Fuel injection we had Subaru Sambar truck

A family friend has a Suzuki that was used on a deer lease that I’m looking into buying off of him. It’d be a fun project car, only thing is it has a diy camo paint job. 😂

The import laws have changed a bit, you can import brand new mini trucks now, twin cities has 2022 models available right now

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa...that's interesting news

@therealrealshocker

2 жыл бұрын

What!?! Where to? Import new Kei trucks, to the USA?

Love carry suzuki

I saw one suzuki kei truck got stuck on a paved city road because of differential slip after tried to cross over uneven asphalt road at stop point

Tx for the comparison. what about the sanbar? and with AWD you said the Honda comes with a 5 speed? Rich

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

I made a vid on the sambar...yes Honda has 5 speed🤙🏾

Do they have anti sway bars I've got id as now,,,,Rotary engine or perhaps a 3 Cyl engine

Gday Would these classify as a 1 tonne truck for Western Delivery/courier work ?

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think it would be classified as 1ton.

Thanks for the comparison review. A question about the locking gas caps. Do they all use the same key as for the doors and ignition?

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

Its been my experience that it will turn and open with almost any key.

@osue69

4 жыл бұрын

Ah. Alright. Thank you.

@jdmcarandmotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes one key all jdm rhd cars only one

Hafa Adai! Thank you for the good video review. I’m just curious, as you mentioned in the video, why does it’s better to have no air-con on kei trucks? I’m thinking to get one kei truck as well. Thank you.

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

Ac is ok but usually not as cold and the cabin is small so don't really need it.

@robertbryanti4886

2 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife I see. Thank you, sir!

Great ViD

You may have gone over this in another video, but what do you know about adding AC to a Kei truck? I live in Georgia and it gets really hot and humid for most of the year. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Take care and I also like seeing the beautiful views of Guam! Peace

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

It can be done however it may cost alot. Im sure in your area you can find a shop to provide something aftermarket...again at a price. You may want to consider buying a truck with ac.

@ChrisfromGeorgia

4 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife Thank you for the advice! Take care and thanks for the videos. Peace

Hey pare, I'm also from Guam. Great comparison video. Planning on purchasing a KEI truck so this video answered a ton of questions that I had. I do have one to ask though. Did you buy your truck on island or did you did you purchase yours online? If so which website did you go to? Thanks brother!

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

If your interested send me a DM or email...I have a Honda 4X4 with new paint that you may want👍🏾🤙🏾go to my channel hit about and my instagram is there its 1erskin.

@pinedaothoniel4161

3 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife Ok will do

Thanks for the great comparison video. Very useful for people in the market for one of these utilitarian vehicles. Will four foot wide plywood or drywall fit in the bed without folding down the sides?

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

The bed is a little over 4ft wide by 6ft long. So you would only need to put down the rear bed rails/tailgate.

@Liberty4Ever

2 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife - Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. I'm close to dreaming about a kei truck enough to make that dream a reality. :-)

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

@@Liberty4Ever let me know what you get🤙🏾

Nie to know K truck also being used in Guam. Is mini truck still on the rise ? Are they mainly used for agricultural use and theme park ?

They are rampant in the philippines and we convert the steering wheel to the left cause it looks dumb and dangerous😂😂 We call it "easyride" over there and now there are newer ones called zuzuki transformers 😂😂😂 saves hella gas

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Zuzuki🤙🏾🤙🏾

@aspopulvera9130

3 жыл бұрын

My pal here said that suzuki is prone to differentia slip on uneven road

Thank you so very much. I like the Honda. How would it do on sand ? I live Kauai. Mostly road hauling of soup kitchen supplies. To get down the beach once in a while would be a nice. Thanks again. Good Video. ALOHA.

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

The stock tires are thin. You might want to use a wider tire on 4x4...ive driven on loose soil similiar to sand without issues. Aloha👍🏾

@Joesolo13

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen people running UTV rims on them without too much trouble, maybe look into that, that gives you a lot more options.

Hafa adai! Had a feeling you were in Guam. It’s beautiful. Should be the same rules to drive in Saipan? Thinking about bring them in.

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

It should be the same requirements but to be on the safe side contact the local Customs office.

@brewedinholland1721

3 жыл бұрын

Roger. Much appreciated!

I feel the hijet is supeior to the rest as they come with 2 diff locks if you look around, and as kei trucks all have very limited wheel articulation if a kei trunk doesent have at least 1 diff lock they are next to useless. we imported about 35 of them over 3 years and lifted them, added turf or tractor tires 8 inch on front and 12 inch wide on back and sold them to farmers some where rego and sold with 2 set of tires. also sold a Honda acty van to a hot pie man cost him 50 dollars per week to run compared to his express van thing that cost 200 dollars per. the Suzuki and hijet we brought showed the hijet to be the better truck didn't bring in the Honda in truck form as they are pretty rare in nargoya. the hi jet just didn't break down as often, and due to 2 diff locks was very hard to stop when the lift kit was installed.

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

I still have my Hijet aka Dreams.....and it's a great truck sp110 1995👍🏾👍🏾

@SamsMotors

2 жыл бұрын

How can you tell if one of these things has diff locks? Are they electronic or is there a lever somewhere?

@peterhatton7558

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamsMotors the diff lock are the same on all brands that have them e.g Suzuki and Daihatsu, electric switch over vacuum system and switches are manual, are very obvious so if you cant see any you can assume it dont have any diff locks. so if real 4 by 4 is your plan move on. as there useless with out them in medium to hard 4 by 4 ing.

@SamsMotors

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterhatton7558 thanks Peter. So the Honda and Subaru didn't get diff locks then? It's not totally necessary for what I want to do but nice to have the capability. I've heard that the Daihatsu are the more solid and well built than the other makes too - is that true?

@peterhatton7558

2 жыл бұрын

and of cause you can just look at rear diff it will have vacuum chamber on it its got diff lock all will have one on back diff some,.... the holy grails will have one on front diff their for truck will proudly display stickers saying double diff lock. rare as hens theeh but. we Youse to sell them with 8 inch wide front and 12 wide grass tires or tractor tread to farmers. would make a spacer to fit under the top of the front struts and cut rear spring shackles in half and weld in about 2 inch's to raise the little trucks up. i am out the great barrier reef at the moment and boat keeps swinging on the anchor dropping internet out driving me crazy so if you do buy one. and want to ask any more things I will ancer them when back on land.

Hafa adai, par! How are the maintenance on these trucks. Are you able to source parts for them?

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

Basic maintenance, oil change etc are fast and easy on these trucks. The hardest thing I had to do so far is change an alternator belt, which wasn't difficult. They made a tons of these trucks and they are still produced to this day, parts a readily available online.

How hard would it be to get 100hp and increase tow and payload on a kei truck?

Damn I really miss Guam

How come no Subaru Sambar? I would like to know how it compares to the other Kei trucks.

@livingthislife

2 жыл бұрын

I made a video on the sambar...check out my channel🤙🏾

I have suzuki carry da16t and subaru sambar❤❤❤

Didn't one of the brands have a larger, taller cab? Also do the manual 4wd's ever have a locker or limited slip in the front? I know some have one in the rear with a dash switch to engage but how about the front? Useful in snow country or mud. Thanks. Doug

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

I know Subaru has a taller cab truck the sambar...ill make a video with that model which Francis now owns and its 4 cylinder. Yes some models have a locking diff.

@douglasthompson2740

4 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife I know some have it in the rear but I haven't yet seen one in both front and rear. This would mean when running a manual 4wd even with a rear locker the front would be an open axle I.e., the tire with the least traction gets all the power. The acty with awd is a better setup for snow especially if it has a low range. Something to consider here in snow country. Thanks. Doug

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

@@douglasthompson2740 Now I see why the honda acty has advantages for the snow compared to the others 👍🏾👍🏾Im getting a 1995 daihatsu super deluxe...which is an auto 5 speed..ill make vid for that when it arrives.

@pieluvr7362

4 жыл бұрын

@@livingthislife cost

@livingthislife

4 жыл бұрын

@@pieluvr7362 Around 3 to 5k shipped to your location and depending on vehicle condition because they are over 25 yrs old.

İ have 1991 5 speed an EL with ac. 4 speed or 5 speed better. And i want to get turbo is it availble internal f6a carb engine

Being 4wd would you consider them beach viable? I’ve been looking for a cute beach toy lol.

@livingthislife

Жыл бұрын

Yes...I've used my truck for the beach and hiking...just don't drive it on soft sand the narrow tires will get you stuck.

What's the top speed on the Honda?

Italian Piaggio Porter is the best out of the group

How do you do the shipping process?

@livingthislife

3 жыл бұрын

I made a video about using a Japanese Exporter...check it out.