Buying a JDM Suzuki Carry 4x4 Kei mini truck
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2021
- In this video I buy a 1990 JDM Suzuki Carry 4WD Kei mini truck. I have wanted one of these for the past 20 years now. In this video I cover an overview of the mini truck along with some repairs, how to fix the carburetor on a Suzuki Carry and start on the cooling system.
I will be posting more videos about this little JDM truck as I start using it more.
In the next video I will cover installing a timing belt and water pump, I will also be modifying the exhaust system.
Thanks for watching - Jak na to + styl
If you want to see more videos about my Suzuki Carry Kei truck I have some links posted below 👍🙂
Here’s part 3 of this Suzuki czcams.com/video/jEGeuWN06xA/video.html
Suzuki Carry part 2 czcams.com/video/QtvuTMZZhpU/video.html
Snow camping Kei truck video czcams.com/video/0aLzXWIA0ds/video.html
Building a ladder rack czcams.com/video/Xov81hWTo2E/video.html
Taking the Kei trucks off-road czcams.com/video/QYMLRZ0f6G8/video.html
Testing out different MT tires on a Kei truck czcams.com/video/CtCbxVEzUB0/video.html
Winter off-road with the Kei trucks czcams.com/video/R9-E1h4D36Q/video.html
What a great lookin mini truck. Awesome. For some reason, left hand gear shifting is way more natural to me. Having the dominant hand on the steering makes more sense in terms of control and safety
Ruthie!
They should make some reproductions of these!
Then the olden days would lose some value & become more affordable!
Then you could add another one to your fleet!
What is the HP/Torque?
Top Speed (paved road)?
I enjoyed the video!! Thanks! 👊🏼💯
I would like one of these as a bug out vehicle
Never apologize for your kiddo outside having fun. Made me smile hearing him playing reminded me of my kids when they were little.
Thanks for checking out my new video!
I had a part in an older video with my son singing in the background and actually had a viewer or two complain, some people just don’t enjoy kids I guess 🤷🏻♂️
@@Mikefestiva Some people are just negative all around, in the long run they'll just be noise in the system. I watch a lot of videos like yours on our main TV in the house when I'm cooking or just killing time and my kids are always excited to see other kids on the TV. My daughter especially because she likes to watch me weld and use the plasma cutter, so she freaks out when other kids do the same stuff she does. Keep doing your thing man, great channel, love the content.
@@Mikefestiva You could replace the truck carb with a carb from a motorcycle like this czcams.com/video/yo0m5fRcYh8/video.html&ab_channel=ZiyadNazzal
or fit a 2 cylinder Predator engine + a Honda Insight hybrid motor + portal axels(home made)
or even more crazy... fit the rear motor from a Mitsubishi PHEV 4x4 turn it round and have it running the front/rear axels... and fit the battery too....
I actually believe the children are our future. I think we should just teach them well and let them lead the way. …
@@Mikefestiva consider the fact that more popular channels than yours often put a few minutes of they kids in they videos. Involve them in builds, they need to learn what papa do
日本の中古自動車のバイヤーです。自分もずいぶん軽トラ輸出したけど こうやって楽しんでる人がいるのを見るのは 嬉しい。
日本に置いておいても屑鉄になってしまう。
愛してくれる人がいれば、車も嬉しいと思う。
If Japan could sell brand new Kei Trucks 4x4s in USA? They'd sell like hotcakes. I'm slowly noticing more and more 25-yr classics Kei Trucks on road.
I see one now and then on large construction sites.
I dunno, most Americans love big things. Underbone motorcycles are very rare in the US
@@reeeec smaller vehicle at a lower price have been becoming more and more popular with new base model f150s coding 45k+ the market for used vehicle is getting higher and higher
It's true, because not everyone can pay 30K for a base model pickup
@@brettbanta2100 try 45-50k for the base model
In Japan all cars and trucks have an inspection sticker (called "Sha Ken) Yours is dated October of Heisei 14 or 2002. So basically you know it was used in Japan until then. I cannot see the kanji underneath well enough to read it. The yellow sticker indicated a "kei" or mini car which means it has the 660cc engine and specific length and width of the vehicle. It's possible someone already wrote about this as I didn't scroll down the comments very far. Almost every farmer and every carpenter drives one of these were I live in Kagoshima. They're cheap, reliable and the taxes and inspection rates are much lower than "regular" sized cars and trucks.
Man the more I see these Kei trucks, the more fun and useful they seem
Never apologize for your kid having fun!!!
Haha Right on 👍 Surprisingly I have had some views complain about my son making noise in the background on another video in the past? Some people are uptight 😂
Thanks Kenneth for checking out my new video 👍
My father had a 1980 Suzuki truck like this on the farm we had. It was a 2 stroke, self mixing 550cc engine 4x4. I believe he lifted it about 2 or 3 inches with 30 to 32 inch mud tires. That thing was amazing as a farm truck, there literally was nothing it couldn't do better than any Ford or Chevy truck on the farm and mud that would easily sink a Ford or Chevy was a non-issue for it. We had it from 1983 to 1998 when he sold the farm and the little truck with it. It still ran great. I loved the fold down sides on the bed. Not saying I'd run it as a daily driver on the road, but as for industry/farm work, I'd choose these over anything. Basically a UTV on steroids is how I'd describe one.
Fyi: Japanese screws that look like Phillip's heads will strip with a Phillip's head screwdriver. The Japanese have their own screw driver that's actually better designed and work better for those screws.
They're called a JIS screwdriver
I've been looking to get one of these for years and now I'm definitely getting one. Love these little trucks!
I love it. When I was just out of college I bought a 86 Suzuki SJ410- model just before the Samurai came out in the US in 87. I bought it from a local dealer who brought them in from Hawaii. I traded that for the Samurai in 87. I loved them and miss them. I just bought a new 21 Wrangler 4xe hybrid electric. I think your carry is so cool. Have fun. I envy your mechanical aptitude. I'm handy but not that handy. Thanks for the videos.
I've owned Suzuki 4X4 's for 40 years. Love 'em.
Mine has been 3yrs old now but it does'nt fails to amuse me still. I did put a 150kg, sandbag balancer (sand inside the tire interior tube) at the rare side and it can take me whereever I wanna go.
All the screws used on Japanese stuff were made from butter metal, until I realised I needed a JIS screwdriver. They look like Phillips but they are not.
this
@@DingDongDrift once you know you know, I find they handle more torque than Phillips.
Thanks for posting this, I was about to say the same thing about JIS.
I was also going to post about the JIS screws on Mikuni Carbs.
This 1000% once you get a JIS driver for JIS screws, you will see how AWESOME they are.
I really need this truck... I would be grateful forever..Yours Sincerely!!!From North East India...
I'd love to visit India one day. I've heard that it has a great car culture.
I've made some buys that I was to excited about and overlooked problems. now with age I've slowed down the inspection to find problems. the excitement is still there and now I don't lose that excitement when repairs are needed. Being retired army I've been calling those Haji trucks, no disrespect intended, im old.
Nice work 👍 this is the kind of mechanic I would like to have working on my stuff 😊 smart, honest, knows his way around a vehicle 👍 two thumbs up😊
Even used and with repairable isuses I still think this is a more logical and way cheaper option over a side by side.
Street legal, heated cab, stronger mecanic and with a set of tracks for the winter...wow!!
This unit is very well set up already. Even with the repairs, you made a good purchase....I'm jealous !! Have fun
My friends have two of these trucks , they use them on the beach in soft sand, go well, they have had a lot of tuning issues, so does help when you know how to fix them. They are still going and drive up and down the beach all the time loaded up with all the beach toys. Enjoy your new toy it looks great.
Thank you, Love the channel, like 2Vintage, always a learning moment. Intrigued by KEI trucks/cars/vans, find them fascinating. How we worked our way up from 1200cc Bug to 472ci Cadillac is beyond comprehension.
I am Japanese. I will tell you about the yellow display on the windshield. In Japan, there is a vehicle inspection system, and you have to pay inspection and maintenance and tax every two years. The deadline is October 2002 (October Heisei14year).It can be said that it is the most important notation for Japanese cars. The English translation of the kanji notation written below is "Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization". I want people to know kei cars in the world.
Thanks for taking the time to explain this 😊👍
Haven’t even watched the video yet but Mike gotta be my favorite CZcamsr he’s doing all the right stuff!!
Couldn't agree more!
Thank you Brandon 👍
Looks like a great vehicle to get your son wheeling around in. Maybe a little early, they were pretty good buy 11-12 and at 12 took me on an emergency run to the hospital. Both have their own kids now, great fun bonding over projects at the time. Your videos bring back great memories especially with the odd ball projects, thanks for your work.
Appreciate that thanks 👍
love these little trucks, they are going up in price all over the country because people are realizing the use and practicality compared to a mule or SxS.
Nice guy who certainly knows his onions..!!. Those suzuki carry are a great little unit
Dude, LOVE the new Carry! I have a 95 and it's SO handy, I use it all the time on my farm! I too had been searching for a kei truck for YEARS and all the ones that I've seen were just beat up from the feet up. I feel like MOST of the trucks that get imported to USA are in okay shape for the most part, but then people get them and then trash them. I got REALLY lucky and found a super mint one (it's on my channel) with pretty low miles and it runs solid. Having said that, these are good trucks that once baselined, they'll last a long time and are durable. Looking forward to more videos of this baby, glad your having fun Mike!
Pretty sick little truck! I'm looking for one now.
Your attention to detail is incredible. Even beyond your fabrication skills. I was very impressed how you tied down the Suzuki, and bundled up the excess webbing. Kudos
Thanks Geoffrey 👍 I really appreciate it!
Love the paint job and color scheme. Wife was telling me to paint my 94 ford ranger i said no, but now im rethinking it.
Look at you Mike, can't contain your excitement. You were all smiles towing that little Suzuki home. Can't wait to see it sitting next to mini-Pinzgauer. BTW, that "10" sticker on windshield is vehicle inspection sticker. It's due in October.
i have the same car (Suzuku Multicab) on our beach resort in the Philippiines, since many years. having also hydraulik dumper. Runs ok with small problems about the carb, but Filipinos are master in repair.
Thanks for sharing about the whole deal. Some people are real skeptical about that stuff. I had no idea those things brought that kind of $$$, but all things considered probably a fair deal. Because we watch your channel we know what goes into building one from the ground up. Thanks again Mike!
That thing looks so awesome! Hell of a project hauler/ mini off-roadie!
That’s cool, Mike. I had one a few years ago, and enjoyed it a lot. I built a snow plow for it and it worked great for that. Great fun, till one of my friends made me an offer I couldn’t refuse, on it. I’d certainly have another one someday. Too any other projects for now though. Have fun!
Looks like you have an Extreme Terrain bumper for Jeeps. I have one. Looks great and you did a great job. Thanks for putting this together.
This is my first video ever seeing of yours and I’m blown away. Like the other gentlemen said, it felt like I was talking to a friend. Excellent video!
We ran this class of truck at NRTF Totsuka, Japan. Perfect for servicing HF antenna farm. Also had x-USAF 4 wheel drive pickup (runway follow-me) truck that we got from US military excess property depot. AF always replaced vehicles after a fixed number of years and USN had vehicles that were driven into the ground. USAF castoff was prefect for our usage. We just got funny looks because it was in AF blue but had USN markings.
I love these little trucks and I wish they sold them in the US.
Love the Suzuki carry, lucky man!
What a cool rig,look forward to seeing it around the homestead.Thanks for sharing!
I just wanted to say thanks for this video, I'm looking around for one of these goofy little trucks and I haven't had to mess with carbs for 15 or so years so seeing you run down a lot of the lines and potential issues may be a huge resource for the future.
Happy Kei trucking!
Hi Mike ,this is Dave from Bowen Island ,Canada,excellent video . I have a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet and love it, perfect for this little island. I will be shocked if you ever sell your truck or get tired of it. You have a new subscriber, thanks for the fix-it tips.
This is my first time watching this channel and listening to the way you speak is like I’m hanging out with a good buddy just having a beer and talking about this wonderful purchase you’ve made!!! That thing is in great condition. Keep up the good work, liked the episode
Thanks Rick 👍 this is an awesome comment! I’m going to pin it at the top 🙂
No worries Mike. Just giving credit where due. I want one of these machines !!
It so strange that this comment is PINNED - I was about to comment and say the same stuff… ALL the same… New to the channel, love the vibe, love the dude, love RUTHIE even more tho!! Does she have any sisters???????
I agree with Rick brother, keep up the good work. Definitely you know what you are doing, God bless brother.
@@Mikefestiva A thought.... Toyota Prius transmission turned sideways both motors locked internally input shaft locked, use a controller as a ecu/gearbox aka run on small motor for town use - use large motor for highway both motors for passing/hills extra torque etc, it should fit under the Suzuki, if you can build a battery pack using electric bike batteries(another channel is doing it in a VW Bus).... just a thought....
It's awesome. I've wanted one for years.
I love my mini truck.. I added a aftermarket jeep bumper...for the back also... the built in tow point made my truck more useful... now that I can tow ...and added bumper protection on the back.. plus added rear weight helps too
Speaking as an american who has lived in SE Asia for the past 6 years, it is amazing how funny Americans see the vehicles most of the world drive as "funny" and "unusual". We are the ones who drive huge trucks and SUVs. The rest of the world drive vehicles very similar to this Suzuki. These trucks are everywhere in the Philippines and Thailand. They are as common to see as the f-150 that u would see in any small mid western town
I wish they were more common in the US so I could get one at a decent price. That’s why I don’t want to get a truck in the US, they are huge and in turn aren’t going to be good on fuel.
Also in the Philippines, these Suzuki vehicles are imported from Japan and they are already used. Mechanics convert these trucks/vans to left hand drive by cutting the dashboard and stuff.
I had a Suzuki DA63T (Truck) and had it traded for a minivan DA64W (Wagon). Both 660cc.
*I LIKE* how the guy lives in the woods.
I had a suzuki samari 4 wheel drive back in the 90's and It was a gem ... climb anything go anywhere so if this is anything like that you are gonna love it
Dude, those things are so cool! They're a beast in the snow and mud.
Pretty cool version, it kinda looks like a mini Unimog. And a very cheap way to get into offroading with the added
benefiit of the truck bed and fit into utv trails
Great job sharing your actual experience getting your Carry. These little kei trucks are awesome, but of course, there are pros and cons to everything. I'm talking myself into a 4WD Acty or Hijet, hopefully with A/C. If I find the motivation, I'll repaint it all, inside and outside, with dark gray bed liner. That's a great look and practical for hiding scratches and dings from a rough life of fun.
Thanks for checking out my channel 👍 I really enjoy owning a Kei truck, I have zero regrets buying it. My brother owns a Honda Acty attack model and it’s a great truck as well. The Honda has better weight distribution with the engine mid mounted, with the engine back further it allows for more storage space in the cab. 👍
We own this in the philippines since 2003. Still good
Mine seems to crap out when I'm going uphill, but it seems to have a lot of the same symptoms as you had, so I'll have to check out some of the things that you're dealing with or dealt with. Excellent video thanks for making it.
That's a very good looking truck!
Thanks 😊
we have a newer model, just like yours but it's a kei van. im not a pro but there is an adjustment for idle. my father used a flatscrew to adjust the engine idle. Im not sure but it fixes the problem. i know this because im helping my father fix ours. The engine sound is so familiar and it is running really high. Lol im 16, im just in to this stuff. Love your videos.
Edit: nice, you fixed the idling problem!
I have been looking at getting one for the farm for a couple of years. Don't know much about them. Learned a few things. Thanks
what a cool little truck, love the winch
Here's the deal on the Phillips screws. They aren't actually Phillips, they are known as "JIS", Japanese standard. If you look real close, you'll notice a dot on the head of the screw.
Do yourself a favor and pick up a Vessel Impacta screw driver on Amazon. I use mine on everything now. Great little buggy. There is a place in VA imports them as well as these really cool micro vans. Good luck.
This mini truck could be a sales success in southern Brazil. The terrain is very rugged in small farming communities.
This is the first video of yours that I have seen. Well-presented and informative. I'm also impressed that you purchased it for your parents. Well done!
Humble guy (he really knows about hard thing fixes), nice video.
I'm seeing a Pinzgauer vs Carry video coming in the future.
I bet the Pinz is longer! Lol
Offroad drag race!
@@natefessler3961 This Suzuki looks very similar in size to a Haflinger.
@@clooperman3745 Haflinger body swap, anyone?
Suzuki Carry is the workhorse and the most used means of transportation for goods in Pakistan for Small business owners and farmers. I have seem these vehicles work like magic in all terrains..
This thing is just WAY too cool.
Thanks for a great video to just sit back and enjoy. I love this truck, makes me want to just go on slow but enjoyable offroad adventures.
Thanks man! I really appreciate it your comment 👍 these Kei trucks are a lot of fun 😁
I have a few other videos of this truck on my channel, we even go buy a little Honda for my brother in one of the videos 🙂
Sweet mini truck. Looks like a fun little rig. perfect for those tight nw trails.
Great job nice to see over here be blessed peace.
Hello！ I am Japanese. I'm glad Americans are realizing how great k-cars and k-trucks are.
These Kei trucks are fantastic! Unfortunately we can only import 25 year old or older vehicles from Japan.
My brother owns a Honda Acty attack, definitely great trucks 😊👍
@@Mikefestiva there are age limits of imported vehicles? Thanks uncle sam
This car is the perfect new Steyr-Puch Haflinger from the 60´s from Austria. With the best regards from Bavaria
Love our Suzuki Jimny. Very popular in our country.
Cute little workhorse that is. Greetings from sunny South Africa.
Handy little truck, my Father-inlaw had the same one with a tipper back.
Wealthy lady working on a minitruck. Sounds like an interesting woman.
Haha 👍🙂
He’s a lady wow🤣👌🏻
That Lady has not been honest...
@@Mikefestiva I dont think the lady was being dishonest. I think she just didn't know about the leak. If she had, she would have topped off the radiator before you showed up, to hide that fact.
I wish i had this truck when i worked on the peatfields. Landrovers and Patrols were way to heavy to drive over peat. So i had to walk 2 miles every morning to my machine and two miles evey evening to get to my car. This vehicle would have been ideal!! Really nice and light !
Interesting job you had there, Did you run an excavator out on the peat fields?
Yes this machine is really light, it’s been a fun little truck and it’s quite capable off road 👍
@@Mikefestiva yes, i was operator on a dragline there 6 seasons always from september till februari. When i was lucky in the morning i could drive along with a liltle smaltrack train but mosly i had to walk. This Suzuki pickup would have been great to transport oi drums and wire ropes to the machine. I really liked working in these peat fields. In the middle of nowhere. Nice scenery.
man. You're a very handy man. Love the tutorial on how you solve the issue.
Thanks 😊
Wow! Man, you continue to amaze me. I highly admire anyone capable of the level of diagnostics that you are. I Just enjoy watching someone of your ability, albeit not justly rewarded for the level of talent necessary. From Nova Scotia!
Thanks Greg I really appreciate it man 😊👍
I live out in Japan and these little kei trucks are as common as bicycles out here. Every farmer out here has one. Bummer they aren't something you can pick up at a dealership in the US. A brand new one in Japan is under 9k. Super cheap. It's always cool seeing a full sized dirt bike strapped in the back of one of those. Takes up the whole bed. These trucks are the preferred ride if you've got a dirt bike that's not street legal.
That’s awesome! Yes they are really useful trucks, I use mine all the time for hauling stuff and running errands. 👍
You might find the screws are not made of butter, but it's that your not using the correct JIS (Japanese industry Standard) screwdriver which looks like a Phillips but is a different shape and profile. You find these on loads of Japanese vehicles and is shown by a dot next to the ( +.) Cross shape on the screwhead......it's really makes a difference using the right screwdriver, this is why Japanese bike master cyl covers never come off on the handlebars and always round off! Cool video. Thanks
I lived in Japan for 2 years, and one of these was my car. I miss that little beast.
Found this channel yesterday looking for a welder and I'm loving the content, your chill personality and cool tunes on the videos. Keep up the good work!.💯
Thank you for watching and i appreciate the comment 👍
Just bought one today (1995 Carry), the dealer is doing some prep on it but picking it up next weekend :)
how is it going? did you get the truck yet? review?
That window sticker is the shaken certificate sticker. The 10 means October is the month the shaken test needs to be done, every other year. The 14 in the top right corner means heisei year 14, which is 2002 on the western calendar. So that was the last time this truck passed the shaken in japan. The shaken test is kinda like the CA smog test, but way more of a pain in the ass. They check not just emissions, but the whole car; anything from brake pad thickness, to even the headlights being aligned properly. 12 years is a pretty good run for a car here in Japan. Most cars usually don't make it past the 5 year mark.
As you describe the 'Shaken test', it sounds very similar the the UK MoT (Ministry of Transport) which is undertaken annually and is really concerned with safety & emissions.
Coming to America, I'm staggered about the differences between the MoT and Inspection here ... Chalk & Cheese!
I've driven on that floating bridge so many times I've lost count. Beautiful country up there.
I'll tell you why this is a great video.....It really illustrates how so many issues are centered around vacuum issues and carb adjustments. In the most basics, you have air and gas mixture. With EGR stuff, emissions add ons and vacuum hoses, things get to be a mess. Reminds me of my bugs and transporters that were late 60's - early 70's. To import them into California, VW had to add all this garbage like a NOX system, throttle postitioner and other garbage. My smoging ritual was this: time to smog- put the crap on, pass it, take it off. Interesting is my 69 bug passed emissions with flying colors with the emmisons garbage off. It would not pass the visual. Put it on and it barely passed. Great video Mike!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks I really appreciate it 🙂
I plan on simplifying the entire vacuum line system even more, I also have a manual choke I want to install, I don’t mind manual chokes like on a motorcycle. Take care 🙂
The bumper looks cool, I reckon you still got a good deal.
Hey Mike, a set of JIS (Japanese Industrial Service) Screwdrivers will unscrew those screws. They come in #1, #2, and #3. Look for them, they actually work.
Awesome to see the kids having fun.
I have a stock ‘93 I imported from Japan. Runs great a very fun.
lacks power, no power steering no power brakes no power windows. cute little rig, im jealous
Now this thing is cool. Period.
Thanks 👍
Excellent video....and a great mechanic!
The best part of these videos will always be those comments left by confused Japanese viewers who are taken by surprise at how much Americans love kei trucks, despite the differences in road width, urban structure, and people's average height.
You got it running awesome looks and sounds great
Thanks man! I have a lot of videos on this truck and the trips I have taken it on over the past two years. It’s been a great little truck 😊👍
can't believe a commi state like Washington lets you tag that
I like the bassy sound of the old exhaust!!
The bass sound was completely awful inside the cab.
That little thing is sweet and seems like a much better deal than a side by side.
Jis screwdriver will solve most of your issues with those carb screws. They look like Philips but they're a little different. A manual impact that you hit with a hammer can also be a lifesaver.
i can't believe who many people have no clue what JIS is
I love it!
Great to hear kids playing outside.
Awesome guidance and insights.
Just the way it should be, raw and frank.
Well done !
Please upload at will, and be proud of your set-up, background, skills, and children. They make up the purpose of life.
Soon !
I'm not particularly an import guy. That being said, I want one of these. It looks like a Unimog had a litter with a golfcart and this was the runt.
13:59 It's not a parking sticker, It's a Kei inspection sticker showing it's valid until Oct. Japanese year Heisei 14 (2002 in Western)
Mike, I watched all of the articulated vehicle videos last night. I like your attention to details. Your videos are just the right length and are packed with content. I think twice about watching an hour long video, and don’t like watching someone attack bar stock with a hacksaw in real time, so your editing is very good. I like all the stuff you have done. In summary you are doing excellent work on all of it.
Thanks for checking out my videos! I really appreciate it 🙂👍 I try to make my videos interesting on projects that are equally interesting. Thanks for subscribing and supporting my channel!