Building a 6x6 Mini Truck!

athleticgreens.com/GHPC to try AG1 by Athletic Greens. With your first purchase, you'll get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D3K2 & 5 travel packs.
We found a totaled 6x6 side by side and a Kei truck that needed a new engine... I think you know what our next build series is going to be! a 6x6 mini truck with locked differential's, high range, low range, and more HP than this little Mitsubishi Minicab ever knew possible!
Thanks to Athletic Greens for sponsoring our video!
[e-mail]
PO BOX 2370
Sandpoint ID
83864

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

We have been reading or comments and listening. Our first mini truck build officially starts now! Next episode on this build next Friday!

[@campervanbug7658]

Rotary powered😃

[@Jeromeeb]

Sure didnt listen about them there 37s

[@Hampton_White]

I've been waiting for someone to build one. I would have but I don't have the 🤑 money 💰 🤣

[@Jack_2752]

Epic! Glad you guys go through that much work. That shows the most appreciation to us viewers. Thanks!

[@ashleyreid7260]

Yaaaaaaaaaa im sooo excited !!!!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

In the mid 1990’s Honda made a six wheeled Kei Truck (it’s pronounced “Kay” BTW), they called it the Acty Crawler, Google it. It even came with a set of tank treads like the ones you have on your skid steer. They are rare, not many units made. I love Kei trucks and vans, I’ve lived in Tokyo since 1990. Cheers Stu.

[@PhoenixInFlite]

I came right to the comments after the video to see if somebody else had already mentioned the Acty Crawler!

[@Cyberdeamon]

Literally saw a fb post this morning with a photo of that 6 wheeled Honda, apparently only 10 of em exist in the world - this one was for sale configured as a tracked firetruck kei truck from the photo I saw of it

[@marakasalt]

Was it just Honda? Think ive heard of other ones?

[@PhoenixInFlite]

@@marakasalt for a 6x6? Nope, just Honda.

[@marakasalt]

@@PhoenixInFlite oh really, however from my understanding as a kei lovet it is just a 4x6 that becomes 6x6 when u put the threads on?

[@JamesBeaucoup]

I don't know who was in charge of the drive home time lapse, but y'all did a great job with the long exposure that was beautiful

[@jamesdecanteur4485]

That was one of the most amazing shots I've ever seen

[@heartsky]

@@jamesdecanteur4485 Even sober it looks wild.

[@imperlast2]

yea id love that as a screen saver or background on PC and phone

[@acetiv8]

Very much agreed.. just wow huh

[@drewwalters3442]

absolutely gorgeous shot!

[@RimanDingo]

That timelapse with the minicab on the trailer looked so good!

[@althejazzman]

That was such a lovely sequence!

[@jiml4987]

Until you realize you were Trans.

[@nedrichardson9402]

I haven't been this excited to watch a full build of one of y'alls projects since the colonel. This thing is gonna be PREMIUM!!

[@Devon-3point1]

You guys are nuts.... I LOVE it!! I was born and raised in Idaho although a good way south of you in the little town of Cambridge about 30 miles north of Weiser on hwy 95. I live in Ohio now and dream of a day I can come back to the mountains. I miss it all so much and you guys make it all come to life for an old dude (62). We still own a cabin about 38 miles north of McCall on the Warren Wagon Road. I used to tear up the back roads and trails there on my dirt bike. We used to rip into campgrounds at all hours do a couple of donuts and rip back out before anyone could come out and catch us. I was around 15 then and if someone did that where I was camping now I'd be pissed!

[@rickyeatacid]

Excited for this build! Not the first 6x6 Kei truck tho - the Honda Acty Crawler is a factory-build one!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

You beat me to it! :)

[@helvettefaensatan]

Shit. Is it even Kei compliant? That's really cool. Edit: I had to look up pictures, that's way cool.

[@some_other_guy]

Ethan being a mechanical wizard will never cease to amaze me

[@seeker156]

A mechanical pit bull. 😆. Can't help himself.

[@KutsugeMindUrmoks]

I love those little things! It's great that you guys are gonna do this!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

They are so much fun!

[@Jeeplee_rc]

Woah those long exposure shots of the truck are absolutely awesome.

[@Jacobsideways64]

I didn't know how much I wanted this to happen until I saw it. Incredible.

[@cooperlorimor2748]

@contactgmail--------_- bro we know this is a scam

[@javidaderson]

Growing up on a small island you see these trucks everywhere it so strangly awesome seeing one in a completely different element.

[@bAc0nBoY755]

9:13 The long exposure time lapse of the tow home was sick! good thinking

[@akaiPi.3.14]

Kei Truck [sounds like, Kay, or K or ケイ] it means light. I've driven these for years here in Japan. The cars and vans that are in this class are also fun to drive. They are coming out with EV versions too, the Postal Service is already using them. Maybe in the near future you can have an EV 6x6 K-Truck to go along side your Tesla. Looking forward to the build.

[@MTBCruz]

There is no way I’ve been dreaming about doing this for so long and you guys are actually doing this this is crazy😂😂

[@iandaubenspeck1228]

I used to drive those things all the time in Japan (it's "Kay" truck by the way) and I always fantasized about buying one stateside and putting it on Toyota running gear with a 3RZ. This is gonna be even more sick!

[@superhawk20002]

Always amazed at what you guys come up with. Thank you for sticking to the cool projects and ideas -> one of the best KZbin channels/personalities out there.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Always love a Saturday morning wake up to GHP!

[@stevenlees9688]

I love how the thumb nail isn’t photoshopped. You guy just do it in real life instead and i respect the hell out of that.

[@evanselaban7058]

Looking forward to watching this build and seeing the finished product

[@CRneu]

Those lil imports are so much fun because of their gearing. They geared them super low in 1st/2nd. My lil 4wd toyota tercel is similar with an EL gear. It may only put out 55HP but it can do a lot with it. Like Edwin said, the smiles per gallon is super high. Great build.

[@FangOfTruth]

Tracks on back if you get tired of it being a 6x6. Put a small cage on leftover mini Mitsubishi chassis for friends to thrash around on(with a turbo for fun sounds if not a few more ponies).

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.

[@C-Roll]

Looking forward to this build as I have a custom Kai truck. Once you dig into it you’ll be impressed how they’re designed. For example, the engine is positioned exactly in the center of the truck. Awesome 4x4s. Hope you guys do something cool with it! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Innovaspeed]

I like this idea better than the version I was building for a customer. We had a HiJet that I was building into a mini Dakar truck. Unfortunately it was totaled in a Hit n run so now I'll live vicariously through you guys.

[@andybowes5163]

6x6 rock n roll on the snow berm at the end... nice skateboard trick! 😄 perfect jet boat hauler/ mini-me to the other Ford Ranger.

[@crosenblum]

I love it, great idea. Those mini trucks so cool. The tires on the 6-wheel rocks!

[@user-ni2ux9ew5q]

I am deffinetly excited to see this build unfold.

[@jessesimonyi-gindele7089]

YES, FINALLY. So cool!!! I've always wanted a mini truck.

[@TheDuckumz]

Oh damn, this is my type of 6x6! Kei truck icing on top is just perfect...

[@lostvalleyrepairllc]

Excited to see how this project turns out! Heads up on that Ranger. Those chassis really depend on the roll cage for rigidity. The section your feet are on is where they will bend or flex. Can't wait to see the build!

[@Jacob-ht3wj]

Dude I absolutely loved the POV part of you guys driving her at 2:40 super cool to watch you guys create, and have all of these fun ideas come to life!!

[@aaron71]

EPIC project!! Love this. Oh and those plug sandblasters are great but make sure to blow the plug out really good after! Mine always have sand stuck in the crevices.

[@Mike_hockslittle]

Following episode: on this episode of ghpc we are Hayabusa swapping our 6x6 kei truck. Awesome work boys love the content keep it coming!!

[@Andrew20vt]

Love the builds and keep coming back for the amazing drone shots, time lapses and editing. You guys are killing it. 🤙

[@elipski3464]

...Can't wait to see how this project turns out. I've been looking for a Kei truck for quite a while. My ultimate Kei truck would be a Subaru Sanbar body dropped on top a Samurai or Tracker frame. The Sanbar is the only Kei truck with a separate body/frame construction. All the other Kei's are unibody. A cab forward, micro rock crawler that can actually be fast enough for limited highway use is what I'd ultimately be shooting for...

[@harryschneider1760]

This guy is a genius...deserves over a million subs....the time n dedication put into every build is sick

[@see_more_media]

Can’t tell you how excited I am for this project. I’ve been wanting a mini truck for a little while so the timing of this video is perfect. Let’s goo!!

[@CJLeTeff]

Super awesome video editing! Love the road trip scene! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻

[@MarsLonsen]

this is gonna be one of the builds of all time!! has to be my favourite!

[@ninkendo7714]

I’m super excited about this build! 👍

[@RC-fu6hg]

This project looks awesome 😎 I can’t wait to see how this comes out.

[@reddog543211]

AMAZING VIDEO GUYS.....NEVER AND MEAN NEVER A DULL MOMENT AT GRINDHARD !!!... thanks so much for sharing this with us !!

[@timotheus343]

YES!!! Something new, different and unique! Not a surprise coming from the GH crew!!!

[@chrisk7984]

Love the content and you guys have really raised your level of production, kudos. Must be fun maybe not all of the time but a great deal of the time. Keep up the great work.

[@entropynme]

While I was in high school and college I spent my summers working in the family orchard and we had one of these JDM Kei trucks. A little baby blue Honda ACTY to be specific. I always looked forward to any days where we had to go cut down trees or ferry oil out to the pumps because it meant I got to go bombing around in that little thing. They don't look like it but they are crazy fun to drive, and surprisingly capable. We used to use ours to chain up and drag out trees and broken down tractors all the time. We were always revving the nuts off that thing and beating on it but it just kept chugging like a good honda. I keep looking for one in my area but they must be sought after now because everyone always wants too much money.

[@sourdonkeyjuice]

Awesome!! Can't wait to see the next vid!

[@henrycarlson7514]

So Wise , Thank You . As a point of trivia I have always been indecently proud of the fact that I drove the First production Ranger 6x6 off the line and into the truck . As a Polaris built in Roseau , it would be hard to find a better platform. I also drove the very first production 6x6 off the line and into the truck . The fastest I ever saw on a Sportsman 6x6 speedometer was 47 mph. Thank you for saving another fine machine

[@reddenley9822]

This is going to be so much fun to watch. Awesome!!!!!

[@GratefulEd907]

I worked as a zip line tour guide in Juneau Alaska. We used a few ranger 6x6 to get guests to the top of the course. They are really capable off-road.

[@id104335409]

Guys, it's called a kei truck (K-Truck) not a key truck. And they are loved around the world for how capable they actually are for such a small unassuming package.

[@BaldBozo]

I was starting to wonder if I was the one who had been pronouncing it wrong this whole time.

[@tommyb2576]

You guys find the coolest things.

[@Jacobbunt]

This is so awesome and perfect timing. I bought a minicab from Japan in December and its finally getting delivered tomorrow.

[@sideshow45]

So how is it?

[@Jacobbunt]

@@sideshow45 got stuck in Toronto. Showin up on Monday 🙃

[@charleslittle458]

Awsome shots! Great content! Balance teaching and wow factor. Do a video with Destin smartereveryday

[@seansysig]

Guys you never disappoint! Beadlock rims onboard air compressor air up/down on the fly. Air locking diffs front and rear.

[@Unknownhampter]

Realy cool build! Keep up the good work😀

[@Snugglez187]

I believe it's pronounced "kay truck." I love those little things. Should be a fun build.

[@SteveK6470]

Can't wait for this Epic Mini 6x6 build!

[@bobadam7021]

I'm excited about the project where you put something on the mini truck frame.

[@jimnardone32]

I would love to hang out there riding all your stuff for the day. You guys have it made. Well done creating such a cool lifestyle!!

[@tttEiii]

The skills of cameraman became close to impossible! Respect 🤘 the best air shots I’ve seen on this channel! Gooooog Jab, Folks!!! 🤙

[@mowerkart]

Man I love these videos🔥you guys kill it every time💯 can’t wait for y’all to complete it🤘

[@arrobrewer2730]

Excited about new build as a was of all the others. Ya'll Rock

[@adrockey]

Awesome video!!!! This is like the best of both worlds. I've been very interested in the Chinese and Japanese trucks. I'd really like one of the beds off one of those and narrow it for a trailer behind the four wheeler. This is going to be a cool build.

[@Charleston777]

I just love those little 4x4 Key Trucks so much

[@8287tjsaboe]

This will be a great build, can hardly wait!

[@johnpearson492]

I've been thinking of getting a Kei truck for snowplowing and to use as a farm truck, this video has sold me on the idea.

[@christopherallen9615]

This is going to be really awesome! It is a Polaris so plan on replacing, well everything but a six-by-six mini truck is going to be super lit!!

[@scottcowee2859]

This is awesome! Cant wait to see how this turns out.

[@jordan1352]

Was just looking at some of these little trucks earlier... then I see you guys post this... loving what I'm seeing.

[@hammertime1208able]

I absolutely love the vibe of this video.

[@landrelarose745]

You said that the mini truck did well in the snow. I remember a story about Ford's Model T. Nearly none of them were able to get stuck. The reason for this is they don't have large tires. You would believe that wider tires with an aggressive tread patern would do better, except those small tires are key to that truck not getting stuck.

[@greggo7978]

If you were to catch the sun shine at just the right angle for a epic photo of the 6x6 sitting stuck in that snow bank you didn't quite make it over at the beginning of the video, with the front end hanging out of the snow drift while the rear four wheels are still stuck,would be that picture in the dictionary next to the meaning of the word "Grindhard". Hello and Bless everyone here from Vancouver B.C Canada.

[@REDLINE-FPV]

Yes! I love mini trucks!!! Can’t wait to see what you guys do with this!!!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

We love now to!

[@stonerjoe44ow8]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo hey I don't know if you guys are going to read this but i have been watching for years and I can't thank you guys enough for helping my get through the rough stuff I have been through but if you do read this, I hope yawl can make something premium out of this anyways that's all thanks.

[@DUBYA-DUBYA]

Awesome project. You guys should find a turbo engine out of turbo S or xp turbo and put that in it. Go from 55hp to 180hp. Can’t wait to see what the mad scientist comes up with!

[@bonerDB]

Scammers watch out

[@stevo43068]

Another great one, fellas. Of course you're gonna build a smaller version of the 6x6 Ranger. Power wheels size next? 🤗 Love you guys! ❤️

[@shanethompson7543]

You guys have way to much fun... lol 😆 Another awesome video 👊

[@DiogeneDeSin0pe]

That thing looks amazing!

[@aserta]

Keep the seatbelt. Excellent to pull out motors with, when you don't wanna scratch them. Better than chains.

[@krashymegeefpv216]

Ha! Very excited about watching this build. Gonna be sick!!!

[@grimytech]

THIS LOOKS AWSOME GUYS !!!!

[@gumbyenduroadventures6225]

Duuudes!! You boys get to have so much fun!! Good on ya's, reward for effort. Stoked for you.

[@MUN.A1988]

Amazing work..I like it

[@user-gx4qw5lv5p]

yalls cameraworks have improved DRASTICALLY

[@iGoods420]

Seeing as the bed isn't long enough to fit the frame of the UTV, Ya'll should make it a Kei Cab 6x6

[@edwardosborne9892]

Thanks for all your efforts .it's really kool to have a show that I am willing to anticipate a.d it's always excellent Real efforts pay off Thanks again

[@DumbassTim]

I’ve been waiting for someone to make a mini velociraptor or AMG 6x6 I’m so ready for this series

[@lukecombs5242]

Awesome project fellas 🤙🏻

[@Mizcheif]

I had one of these trucks when I was stationed in Guam, they’re incredible!

[@jackroberts3858]

Those 6x6 machines are great, we have two and use them all the time.

[@nicgurkweitz389]

Oh, I'm majorly in favor for this project, this will be fun and amazing!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

You could've told us the 6x was Edwin's,and it looks like this after his 1st weekend with it,and we can see that as possible.Will;You need the 5-spd version for running the roads,otherwise 50mph is pushing them.This is going to be EPIC !

[@mightycarmods]

Truck yeah!!

[@billycole2102]

I work as a prop in the movie and television industry and recently had to drive a whole bunch of those small pickup trucks that were all right hand drive manual and it was such a fun little truck to drive around I can only imagine what it would be like as a six-by-six

[@simpledj509chromo7]

My old boss had one of these. Right hand drive, five speed, 2wd and 4x high/low transfer case and I know it had at least one electronic locking diff. It may have had front and rear. It's been so long now that I can't remember. They're very handy little trucks for their size and power. One time I did get it wet and had to give the distributor some time to dry out before it restarted. I'll be interested to see how Grind Hard makes this work, as the Ranger has a lot of stuff in front of the rear axle that can't really be there with that donor cab.

[@rafaelrivera9508]

I'm excited about this one... it's going to look phenomenal...

[@NitroRex925]

I can confirm that Alaska doesn't have titles for ORV vehicles. I had bought a dirt bike that was originally from Alaska. Had to find the dealer that sold it to get a title.

[@nicoketterer9665]

The little stock truck did actually way better than i expected, still time to give a little more off-road capability 🔥

[@georgealexanderp]

This is a sick build idea.

[@tazeat]

I have a 660c Hijet with a rear diff lock, 4x4, dump bed, and 24" M/T tires on 13" wheels. I have mine plated and drive it around town, it's a blast.