JDM Suzuki Carry 4x4 Kei mini truck part 3

[@valleytractorservices9310]

One of the hardest working men on KZbin. Thanks for making content without swearing, look forward to watching your adventures with my little guy soon!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks ask much for saying that! I appreciate it so much 👍

[@BG-fm7zj]

Bend every 3rd tooth out on a 2 1/8” hole saw to make it a 2 1/4! Another great video Mike. Thx

[@christiannelson7899]

Y'all are having WAY too much fun with those lil trucks!

[@Mikefestiva]

I know they a pretty awesome little trucks

[@pastormike5054]

Drummer with a welding helmet. That was so awesome 👍👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 😂 he loves playing drums and hanging out in the shop! 🙂👍

[@hemofu]

素晴らしいカスタム動画をありがとうございます。 kei truck の多くは農家の必需品として愛用されてきました。 やはり舗装されて無い大自然の中を駆け抜けて行く姿がとても良く似合うと感じました。

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video 🙂👍 I really like these Kei trucks, it’s nice to know they are still going strong after 30 years of use. Well built trucks 👍 Japanese vehicles are great!

[@ExplorethePNW]

Love your mentality when it comes to this build. Simple and functional.

[@apollo280zx]

Fantastic content, as usual! Love these adventure and maintenance combo videos. Looking forward the next one! Thank you, Mike!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@skinnywheelz]

Great video Mike! Glad to see that the mods added to the overall performance of the vehicle. Thanks for sharing.

[@joell439]

endless smiles ...... fab'n, fix'n and cruising. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Joel! 🙂👍

[@mjmalerba]

Hi Mike, I first found your channel when I was looking for mig welder reviews. Since then I have binge-watched your channel countless times. Thank you for your effort an great content! Love your channel and helpful insight!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Michael! I really appreciate it 👍🙂 I have a lot of different topics I cover on my channel, I like keeping things interesting, I have found that my subscribers aren’t watching my videos as much anymore, I have found that YT doesn’t notify a large group of my subscribers when I post new videos now, I think this is because my channel has different topics and content. I definitely appreciate having loyal subscribers like you that enjoy a wide range of my videos! Thank you 😊

[@teedawg2112]

Can’t beat that Mike Festiva 👍 means he’s having blast!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Mike festiva. 👍👌👏 Another great video! I love the micro pickup truck video series. By the way: Congrats for not smoking, swearing, drinking in public respectively in your videos. 2) For dealing with the new carb and radiator, one definitely needs some knowledge and skills. Congrats for having both. I will check out your brothers channel now. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

[@steved2136]

Stick a 'led load resistor' on the blinkers or indicators lol (one per side) and it will stop that 'short fast' blinks (that flash rate wouldn't be legal here in Australia)... Looking good, I use to drive the little carry utes here when I was an apprentice, they were popular in the railway maintenance departments...

[@ericshepherd8206]

My work just bought a Mitsubishi dump from Duncan imports. It’s replacing a John Deere gator. It’s the best thing to run around a college campus in to do grounds work.

[@jayknight850]

Like the ladder rack you made, makes the truck much more useful to have around.

[@lancelacour6717]

My travels in Vietnam introduced me to the hard working Suzuki kei trucks and vans. Still plenty of them on the roads and trails today. Keep the direct drive fan. Less to go wrong on the trail.

[@jeffpeterson6335]

Thanks for the inspiration! I nee to do all the same for mine! I pulled it in the garage yesterday to dig in to the head gasket.

[@bobbyfairways490]

Another awesome video. It was awesome seeing your kiddo on the drums.

[@chrispickard3337]

Yes!! Happy to hear your son's drum break!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha he loves playing the drums! 🙂👍

[@calholli]

Manual choke is so much better.. Nice move

[@gunsandrotors8704]

That little truck is awesome. Nice mods. If you had a locking rear diff. oh man!

[@levidbateman5174]

Great video, love the information to fun switch, so jealous of the “forgotten” bunkers…

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Love these videos, your aluminium radiator is a work of art ! Manual choke for the win. Really good idea replacing the hoses and plastic T's 👍 You'll get another 5hp with an electric fan ! Your Tacho looks awesome 😆 These little trucks were super popular on Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido. The snowfall there is some of the highest in the world. PS: The "just punch it !" technique can work really well for tiny trucks, they're harder to break because of the very light weight and lower stress on driveline components 😆

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new Kei truck video! I really like my little Suzuki 👍🙂 Great dependable truck, on the weekends when I’m not commuting I tend to only drive it, especially with the gas prices. Take care Edward 🙂

[@DougsMessyGarage]

Little beastie seems to do quite well with the new carb.

[@1rustytree]

Good video Mike! You have really got that running good now! You and your brother sure find some good places to run those trucks! Going to check out his channel!

[@josephhobbs3009]

I've been looking at one of these mini trucks for a long time! I may be retiring to a rule area once again such as Central Oregon! So they've been something I've been highly interested in, if I may make a comment the one thing I would do, not only a locking rear diff! I would also think about the possibility of a 4-link or a triangulated 4 Link! The easy way to do it depending upon the loads you want to carry, is to remove one of the strongest lower leaves of the rear spring packs! The one with the most starch in it. Cuz I did notice the set of overloads we're not connected! Since it has the long rear shackles the little bit of lift as you mentioned in your previous videos oh, I think a softer rear pack would work very well! As far as a multi-link situation as I mentioned earlier there is such a variety of side-by-side shocks and small coilovers that could be easily adapted with your skills which are impressive mind you thank you for the series of these videos I am enjoying them immensely

[@stephengordon8968]

Those things look like alot of fun

[@THEBULK1023]

great to see you again

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Tim 👍🙂

[@OmarRamirez-xz7eo]

Great video! All KZbinrs need to study your techniques. Text at bottom👍🏾 good music👍🏾 fab tips 👍🏾

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you Omar!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Omar! I really appreciate it man 🙂👍

[@itsa67]

Awesome upgrades - love making it more simple and more reliable. I have been messing with my carburetor for about a year and I still can’t get consistent performance! It is also a manual choke version that was added before I got the truck. I have worked on the air / fuel settings, but never tried different jetting - Going to take another look at it soon! Keep the great videos coming!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you!!

[@seansysig]

Mike the mods especially the rad & electric fan will show performance advances quickly. The locking differential is a must.

[@thehcorps]

Nice! Tubing bender! Carbs also imported again always in the Philippines great! I like your modification, i envy you 😊🙏🤙🇵🇭

[@michaelpeterson5691]

Love your upgrading the Susuki kie truck. The upgrade adds what you want while keeping the cost within reason. Would love to see mini van Susuki kie style made into a safari style.

[@Ants_Pants]

Hey Mike. Thanks for the update, always glad when you post another video. You have done a lot of stuff to this mini truck. It's really a handy little beast in my mind.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Ants 🙂👍 It’s a great little truck and it’s becoming really reliable now!

[@pb6839]

Nearly all the trucks going to the US didn’t pass the Japanese inspection for many years (tenken).I think it’s something to be well aware of. The cracked hoses, and dodgy lines are a sign that this truck wasn’t road legal in Japan for many years, maybe more than 10+ and likely was used as a beater/farm truck only. It’s nice seing the truck get loved

[@geoffburrill9850]

Great little truck. Those carbs remind me of the s.u. ones fitted to Austin Metro here in Britain in 1980's, which were auto choke. Never worked right so many were retro fitted with manual cable operated units.

[@sergiymarchenko1002]

It's nice to see a REAL passion. 👍

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Luv the look of the new tires

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos Jason 👍 yes these tires work much better and looks pretty good 😊

[@brandenpatterson2776]

Great video Mike can’t wait to see the next video already!

[@OlympicOverland]

Great video man, so much fun! Looking forward to more mini truck trips. That new carb was a huge improvement 👍

[@roastingpeanuts]

My friend also has the pre production yeswelder and we love it!!!

[@Farm_fab]

Mike, my dad built a tractor with a Toyota 1200cc engine. He had trouble with the carb, so he opted for a VW beetle carb, and it ran well for him. He said that he wanted it simple to operate, so he was satisfied with it.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks awesome!!!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks! I appreciate it 👍🙂

[@sarge12212]

The more you work on the carb, the more I want one with EFI, lol. I'm kinda done with carbs and non-electronic ignition. 😎✌️

[@Mikefestiva]

I hear you man 👍 EFI is definitely nice, lucky this truck has electronic ignition. Thanks for checking out my videos 😊

[@sarge12212]

@@Mikefestiva I like how yours looks and how your brothers works, lol.

[@shedtested27]

Another great video Mike...really enjoy the insight you provide...useful modifications..thanks for sharing

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you!!!

[@joyszillachannel7289]

My dream car ... I always dreaming have pickup carry like that 😄

[@Mikefestiva]

They are really cool little trucks 👍 I use mine all the time 🙂 Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@DingDongDrift]

man i love this thing, i wanna get one so bad.

[@birch8005]

Love these japanese mini trucks.

[@radamesrodriguez2681]

Awesome informative video !!! In some future you could work on one trailer hitch , I have 1996 Suzuki Carry ! Thanks

[@MrAllstar]

Damn that Honda is clean!

[@edwardkipp4911]

You really have some of the best content on youtube, I'd love to see you put a predator 420cc on a streetbike frame and make it practical for street use... maybe mod up something for your little guy to ride with you... I put my kid on a 4 wheeler at 4 years old and he did great on it!

[@soundmindtv2911]

I really like what you've done to yours so far.

[@diyrooster8521]

I have the same Suzuki that you have. You changed your carburetor. Can you give me the information of the carburetor that you put on yours. I can't seem to find the right one. Thanks Appreciate it

[@yvesf5355]

Hey Mike Good Job on this Project Thanks .Great Video .

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 👍 I really like this little truck 🙂

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Nice work! FYI, you can put a resistor inline to slow the signals down.

[@BAMFWOODS]

As always nice work. Fun!!! I want one. But can’t be messing with as you do. Awesome job

[@crusiethmaximuss]

Sweet mini truck.

[@DecayWithUs]

I've been having problems with my truck randomly sputtering to the point where you can't even drive, then poof, it runs perfect 🤔 I was looking at those carbs, might just cut the the case and change it out. My bumper lights were busted up when I got it, so I picked up some Chineseum trailer lights, never got the running light to work 🤷‍♂️ but I have turn signals at least. Been thinking about selling it and getting a 4x4 Acty... 2wd sucks! Also a 5th gear would change my life 😆 Great vid once again! 👍

[@DecayWithUs]

Oh ya, also I don't run a shrowd ether. Even pull my fan off in the winter with my bigger radiator to keep it warm

[@Mikefestiva]

What year is your truck? Mine is a 1990 with an electronic ignition, a subscriber have an 89 Carry and it’s got points ignition, I wonder if it’s carb or ignition, does it sputter more when it’s extra wet out? If so that could be something to look into? Thanks for checking out my new video! Do you have any new videos coming out soon?

[@DecayWithUs]

It's a 91 carry, it's hard to tell if it's carb or ignition. Cap and rotor look tip top 🤷‍♂️ I purchased a new fuel pump a while back but never installed it knowing it's not likely the issue (BTW the pump is the same as a Honda Vmagnum or whatever they were called, you can get them for $40 instead of 4x that) the problem is VERY sporadic and didn't happen for almost a year, tho I only drive it once a month if that. Got a stock pile, probably gonna sit down this weekend and edit! If you haven't checked out the last video it's pretty funny, I fell Clear through a kitchen floor 😆😆😆

[@badscrew4023]

That Honda though!

[@forbrucenash]

Hey there Mr Festiva! You say that you want a locker in the rear end and that it had one from the factory which makes me want to ask what kind of locker was it? Are you going to put one up front as well? Thanks for the mini pinz man that’s how I discovered your channel I mean c’mon, who makes a mini pinz? Mike will, he’ll build anything! 🤣

[@marcusbostrom7298]

Thanks for the video! 👍 good entertainment as always! You could build some trackmats or sandladders i think they are called in english? Nice to have on the bed when you are driving solo! 👌

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Marcus 🙂👍 Definitely a good suggestion. I have a small set of traction boards but forgot them that day.

[@markcope9953]

I like your videos, used this one to change out my carb

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 🙂👍

[@HOBODAVE]

Mike Festiva you are an absolute inspiration!!!! Great Video!!! And That hobo wax mug got me hyped too!!! These videos give me confidence to dive in and DIY every time :) have a great day my friend!!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on Dave 👍 Thanks for checking out my new video! I try to get the Hobo wax mug into some of my videos 🙂 I’m really looking forward to showing you how to weld soon 👍

[@fatdabistan1448]

Hey Mike - had the same hyperflashing turn signal issues as you seem to be having with your suzuki on my 95' daihatsu. Installed some resistors to return to normal flashing speeds (voltage was too low for the system to 'recognize' the new LED bulbs), but I think you can also swap out the flasher unit itself for a more robust solution. Love the kei truck (and panz) content!

[@bryanrussell6679]

The smaller tires may function a little better for daily driving, but the bigger ones definitely looked cooler.

[@aleckelsey402]

Awesome, I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on these cool mini trucks.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos Alec 😊👍

[@Baggey22]

I see you have rear lift shackles, and a lack of articulation. What I did on my 1996 Carry was swap the rear leaf springs with a set from the rear of a Suzuki Samurai. Got them used off Craigslist and replaced all the bushings. Then took the leaf packs apart and swapped the overload leafs from the Carry to the Samurai springs. Now I have 1.5” inches of lift over stock on the stock shackles. Got some longer shocks and it’s an easy upgrade.

[@olavbjrneset5675]

«Hope you enjoyed the video.» Yes, sir! I did..! Pleased to see next gen is coming along..welding helmet at the drums 👍 Great! The kids are growing to fast..mine are adults allready.

[@BigKeith510]

This is such a cool build man! Really is. You have transformed this thing big time.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Keith! I really appreciate it 👍 I drive this little truck all the time. Well built trucks. Have a good weekend Keith!

[@SurlyMike]

Good stuff Mike. Those seem like a lot of fun. Nice little project.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Michael 🙂👍

[@louisroussos2389]

Welcome to the club man, works an upgrades never stops on suzukis. Congrats

[@michaelhendrick809]

rock on bro.....your a bit of a giver boy when real designing comes into effect, hi five ya, Mike.

[@CJLeTeff]

Nice work as always Mike. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍

[@1979augistine]

Excellent video as always Mike keep up the awesome work

[@Roberge-ln1zy]

I just want to let you know that I plan on getting one of these trucks in the next year or so. I will definitely be referring to these videos if I have any issues. Love the build. Great work

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍

[@Roberge-ln1zy]

@@Mikefestiva do you think for a stock mini truck that a Honda Acty Attack is better than your Suzuki Carry?

[@GLDNTRT]

Add a resistor to the indicators. You can probably get away with just two in the blinker wiring. It will eliminate the fast blinking.

[@darploin5071]

I kind of like his headware for edware for playing drums a welding helmet can he even see the drums with that thing on He's taken after like father from like son have an excellent day

[@Midlife_mike]

Yet another fantastic video keep up the good work on KZbin and Instagram Mike 👍🏻 Thanks from Michael From wales in the Uk

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you so much Michael

[@BobKlumpp]

Looking forward to your review of the Yeswelder.

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Nice video. Like the family vibes and the mellow music!

[@Mikefestiva]

appreciate it Chris 👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! Thanks Chris! 🙂👍

[@kurtmccormick1730]

Thanks Mike been watching your videos for some years now. Finally subscribed. Thanks for all the info as I find myself looking for a mini truck to do the same thing as you guys are doing. Will check out olympic overland now

[@mythosarts]

Awesome little truck. Killer videos on this process.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Jeff 👍🙂

[@kingazhar1212]

Honda power 💪🔥 . I would love to see this lil sweet suzuki runs with a 1500cc injection engine 😍

[@eduardom800]

Nice!... looks like a locking diff is comming to town....

[@Mikefestiva]

Hopefully soon! I have been trying to track one down 👍🙂

[@lloydbaker7099]

Great content

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Lloyd

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊

[@suni214]

very nice and fun watching u modify the truck

[@brandonboulton2776]

I swapped to the grizzly 660 carburetor. Gotta delete the intake manifold coolant ports that go to the old carburetor. Works great. $60 with manual choke. The blinker lights up top are called cheek lights BTW.

[@Mikefestiva]

I looked into swapping a Grizzly carb but I wanted to retain the vacuum advance port on the carb. I eliminated the vacuum advance on an old Datsun 510 I have, I installed dual side draft Weber carbs but they didn’t have a vacuum advance port, it took me a bit to sort out the timing. Thanks for checking out my new video Brandon 👍🙂

[@brandonboulton2776]

@@Mikefestiva I have a version of that carburetor with vacuum advance. And manual choke. ONE ADJUSTMENT 👍💕.

[@itigg]

Looking forward to the Yeswelder review. Was checking it out last night. Need to get a welder for various home hobby projects and can’t justify a Miller or Lincoln for that sort of use even though that’s pretty much all I use at work.

[@Mikefestiva]

It’s been working out great so far 👍

[@steveschumacher5470]

I'm just glad your the one that has to wash the damn thing ; )

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 😂

[@christopherross8358]

17:00 Wow, smooth and quiet. Amazing how you mapped out this build. 🚚Would you prefer this build over a Subi Kei with an ej25 swap?

[@allana8253]

+1 Function > Looks Good job on your videos! They are well put together. Nice to see you getting into these Suzuki. Here in Cali, they seem to pretty much gravitate to Catalina Island. Not sure how they are up north. Wish they were more available. Kinda nice getting 40 MPG and still having some offroading ability.

[@thomasbailey8306]

They look like alot of fun..You did a great job on Carb and radiator..Great Video... Its awesome You and Your brother hang out together. I used to with mine all the time. Until I quit drinking and loaned him money. We dont hang out at all anymore. I broke the Golden Rule Dont loan money To Family...UGH...LOL.Its the Truth though unfortunately..

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new Kei truck video Thomas 🙂👍 I really appreciate having loyal subscribers like you! My brother and I definitely have good times doing this kind of stuff together. 🙂 Sorry to hear about you and your brother man that’s a bummer, one good thing that came out of that is you quit drinking 👍 Hopefully you guys can work things out at some point, as you know life is short, but sometimes it’s really hard to patch things up. Take care buddy 😊

[@thomasbailey8306]

@@Mikefestiva Thank You Mike. Yeah life is really Short..Ive been Sober for almost 12 years now. Though the way this Country is heading I dont know if its Worth it anymore. With what We have in Washington...LOL..HAHA..That would make anyone want to Drjnk ..LOL..HAHA..Though Its been this long may as well keep at it...LOL.. Thanks for replying back Sir. Have a Good evening. Stay Safe....

[@cymans1164]

Hey mike that 2nd vacuum line is for idle up you can ac transfer the Idle up from the original carb to the new one you bought

[@cymans1164]

And mike can I ask what are the sizes of the jet you used

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for the tip on the second vacuum port 👍 Because I was in the carb many times trying to get the jetting right I can’t remember all the jets sizes I changed. I added some text on the screen of the video with some jet Info I remembered at the time of editing the video. Honestly this new carb was way different then my old one, the old carb still had a needle on the CV slide and this new carb did not, there were about 4 different jets in the float bowl and the stock jets didn’t have numbers stamped into them. It made rejetting even more difficult 😂

[@northernlits425]

add a power resistor with heat sink into the turn signals led circuit. that solves the fast flashing bulb out mode, since led's are such low resistance the flasher module thinks an incandescent bulbs burnt out

[@RahmanSantoso]

thank you your video is very inspiring and very useful for me👍🤩

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Great video Mike, really digging the mini trucks.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Tom! I sure like these trucks 👍 On the weekends when I’m not driving long distances for work I mostly only drive my little Suzuki Truck 🙂

[@fredmartinez933]

HI..MIke..i love your videos..i like your projects..

[@Mikefestiva]

Really appreciate that Fred

[@panda_of_trash7806]

So many questions now lol But 1st things 1st. Great video as always Mike! Really liked the way the added bars filled out the front bumper! The exhaust sounds a lot better as well from what I could tell. Awesome to see mini Mike rocking out! Now, I gotta know! Are there plans to put a locking diff back on the truck? I cant wait to see more content over the journey of this little truck! Thanks for sharing this with all of us, and again keep up the great work!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for watching! Ya know it been an issue trying to source one out for the mini unfortunately

[@panda_of_trash7806]

@@Mikefestiva completely understand, was just curious the plan for this little truck

[@masterplumber9471]

Pretty cool truck...thinking of getting one myself.

[@Mikefestiva]

I use mine all the time, it’s a good little truck, really useful 👍🙂

[@masterplumber9471]

I BET IT IS....

[@74willy81]

Wow, what a couple of cool little trucks! Nice work on the upgrades, always good to see it done properly. Here's a couple of "atta-boys" sent your way. LOL Not sure if you are aware of it but something to be aware of is that silicone coolant hose will allow a small amount of coolant to slowly permeate through the hose due to the fact the the molecular size of the coolant is smaller than the hose's structure. Not a deal breaker by any means as it is a superior hose in all other respects. Just a heads up if you notice the coolant level drop a cup or so after 6-9 months, or if you smell coolant with no visible leaks. Keep up the great vids!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new Kei truck video 🙂 Thanks for the tip about the silicone hoses 👍🙂I didn’t know that.

[@74willy81]

@@Mikefestiva I learned of this many years ago, there's still a lot of misunderstanding and lack of knowledge about the issue. As a trucker for many years I learned about this shortly after the trucking industry all started to use silicone hose. We started to notice coolant loses that were at first unexplained. Shortly after we all got educated as to the reason why. It is actually the water component of the coolant that permeates the hose. Not a big deal if you are aware of what is happening and act appropriately. Still damn good hose and still widely use in the industry. Ya just have to know the devil you're dancing with. Here's a good link from Gates the outlines the phenomena. aviondemand.com/product-knowledge/gates-water-permeation-in-silicone-hose/