14 Essential Modifications for YOUR JDM Mini Truck

[@Baggey22]

I added central locking to my Suzuki Carry as well as power mirrors. Very inexpensive add ons but make the truck so much nicer to live with.

[@markm0000]

I would also put a remote start for cold winters.

[@jordankidd230]

​@markm0000 that would be complicated with a manual transmission, you would need some way to put the transmission in neutral if you leave it in gear

[@markm0000]

@@jordankidd230 no? There’s a sensor on some manual transmissions to check for neutral in order to remote start. I’m sure it can be added to this with some ingenuity.

[@jordankidd230]

@markm0000 I'm saying it won't work if you leave it in gear so you would need a mechanism to push the stuck into neutral

[@jacobbflexin]

⁠@@jordankidd230 new manual cars don’t come with remote start for that reason exactly👍

[@fluffernaut9905]

I appreciate that you put in an Imperial Speedometer as well. As an American that can use both metric and imperial I just remember. 100kph is 60MPH and from there you can get a decent eyeball of how fast your going henceforth.

[@captainmcadams]

Unfortunately eyeballing it ain’t gonna cut it in Blighty as there’s speed cameras bloody everywhere now.. 😢

[@lrt_unimog8316]

The MPH speedo is probably a legal requirement even though this is >>10yo…

[@KC-bg1th]

I'm Canadian, and do the exact same but inverse. I know 60MPH is 100KMH, and go from there. 😅

[@edwardgreenjr167]

For around $100 you can get a wide rear view mirror with a dashcam built in. I got one with a 4K forward and 1440p rear camera for around $85, and they sell one with android built in for around $125. But I would strongly recommend getting the optional hard-wire kit. Most of these have a USB input for power, but are very picky about voltage and do not like to be powered by 3rd party adapters.

[@Liberty4Ever]

It's early spring here in the US. We're in "blackberry winter" which is the nasty few weeks of cold weather after a couple of warm February days. It seems colder than winter because it's cold and windy. I've used that time to design and 3D print parts for my new-to-me 1996 4WD Hijet mini truck. I created a large cup holder (I uploaded it to Thingiverse - search Hijet Cup Holder if you'd like to print one), not because I get the fat American Big Gulp soft drinks, but because I wanted to secure my 32 ounce HydroFlask thermos of ice water or unsweetened tea. Smaller cans are a loose fit but won't tip over. I also 3D printed new door lock knobs and a dashboard phone holder. I'm doing a combo of your bed liner and sound deadening. As soon as we have reliably warm and dry weather, I'm painting the entire truck, inside and out, with two coats of indestructible zero maintenance medium gray Monstaliner bed liner. I'm hoping the thick polyurethane coating on both sides of the sheet metal will significantly reduce the tinny clatter noises when I run over a bump or slam the door closed. I'm a huge fan of quality cam buckle straps for pickup trucks. I like the NRS brand. I feel no need to add tie downs in the mini truck bed. The hooks on the outside of the bed sides are VERY practical. In addition to ropes and straps, they're great for groceries. I get a few plastic bags of groceries, place them against the bed side, wrap the plastic loop handles over the bed side and place the loops over the tie down hoops. My groceries stay in place. Ditto for a plastic bag full of takeout Chinese food. I put my 91 year old Mom's wheelchair in the bed and use its seat belt to strap it to one of those handy tie down hooks. The Japanese tie downs are WAY better than corner tie downs in American pickups and honestly, better than most of the expensive after market tie down hardware. My Hijet has a Japanese AM radio and a large cubby hole underneath it. The space is perfect for a double DIN stereo. I'll be adding an ATOTO Android stereo with a backup camera. I was going to get a GPS speedometer app for my phone, but I've quickly become accustomed to converting in my head. 6 MPH per 10 KPH isn't difficult. I look at 70 KPH on the speedometer and think 7 X 6 = 42 MPH.

[@jeffarchibald3837]

That wing is really effective over 135mph.

[@lookship]

😂

[@ReaIHuman]

They're adorable, I saw an American truck hauling this truck and it was comical.

[@gadgetorian-rctechgadgetsm4566]

I bought a roof basket off Amazon here in the states. It had 3 sections. It's unlikely that you'll find on that's a perfect fit without modifying one. I left the middle section out and cut 4" off the back section of mine. Doing that made it the perfect size. I put a 36" light bar on mine. It looks awesome.

[@kdrapertrucker]

I put a harbor freight roof rack on my sambar. Put a couple 2" floodlights under the front of it.

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Should have put the lightbar on someone elses

[@Rossboe1]

What size wheels are best for these? Do they fit 15'?

[@gadgetorian-rctechgadgetsm4566]

@@Rossboe1 It all depends on what your trying to do. If you're doing a street build, 15s will fit but you're going to have very little sidewall. If you're doing an off road build, a smaller wheel and bigger tire will ride a lot better. 12" and 13" are the most common wheel sizes that people use. I'm not sure what kei truck you have but the bolt spacing might determine your wheel options. For some reason Suzuki deviated from the norm and used 4x114.3 bolt spacing on some of their Carry's built from 1990-95 and it can be difficult to find wheels that fit. These are typically the rectangular headlight models. Suzuki used 4x100 on the rest. 4x100 and 4x110 are the most common across kei trucks and a lot easier to find.

[@Rossboe1]

@@gadgetorian-rctechgadgetsm4566 Ok thanks mate. I would be doing a street build. I think 13's looks cool, but its harder to find smaller alloy wheels where I am. I don't have one at the moment, but Im in Japan and they are pretty cheap to export. Cheers.

[@viajaechannel]

Such a cool little truck. Bet you get questions everywhere you park up about it!

[@lookship]

All the time 😅

[@houstonnewton9199]

I’m considering utilizing Kei trucks as treatment for social anxiety when standard treatment doesn’t work. Quoting one driver I met “every fill-up is a conversation.” Can’t have social anxiety if every time you park the car people talk to you lol

[@patriciacarrero7721]

Put small flower pot in the cup holder, then it should hold your drinks.

[@Freshknight7]

Coming from an American, the comments are actually funny bc they true😂😂 great video 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@PatrickTCAPIreland]

Have the Broadway mirror for my CRZ which has terrible blindspots, does wonders! Love the Keitora, well cool and the mods are tasteful.

[@rednecktech00]

I'm a Toyota guy and i love when people talk about Imperial sizes vs metric, I prefer metric but find it amusing even in the metric countries they are are still 1/2 3/8 & 1/4 socket wrenches

[@lookship]

Soo annoying haha. My ratchets are 1/4, 1/2 inch etc, but the socket sizes at in mm 😅

[@bunster4322]

This might sound stupid but What I can see you have a pretty flat space on the top of the dash, You chould Retrofit A 2 din Radio up top with Top notch Options, to make it look like a Modern car, and Just put like a Voltmeter and boost gauge to the Old Radio's place.

[@andybobandy3723]

I completely replaced the differentials on my 95 HiAce. State side, you can order new Eaton Truetrac diffs fit for a Landcruiser or tundra of those years. allows me to do highway speeds comfortably, even with the 90hp this 2L provides.

[@jenniferstewarts4851]

These little trucks are just darling. They even make truck bed campers for them so you can turn them into part time caravans. while few have bathrooms as that's really not the culture, simply having bed, seating area, heat and/or AC. And kitchenette with little butane stove it makes for a nice little bedsit on the road.

[@TheAntibyte]

You need to come to Japan and visit all the car shops. These are so common in the countryside here in Japan. I've got a Kei Van (Honda N-Van) I dunno if I could ever go back to a full sized vehicle after getting one of these compact vehicles.

[@davidfuller764]

40% Kei vehicles in Japan! 😊

[@itsMARCyoo]

I love this build. I'm saving up right now to buy one from my local import shop and I mighttttttttt try to do something the same because I'm saving for a hydraulic dump for my motorcycle! Loving ittt bro good stuff

[@BishopZammit]

Bro you have one of the cleanest kei trucks I’ve seen. Unfortunately where I live in the USA in the state of Georgia I can’t drive one of these on the road.

[@CuttinInIdaho]

We still use the imperial system...but I am a designer and I use the metric system because, like you said, it is far superior!

[@SimonLampard]

Wow. Your kei truck looks awesome. I’m saving to buy one in Australia.

[@lookship]

Go for it!

[@RickTheSpud]

Definitely needs one of these little trucks in my life! 🤗

[@lookship]

100%

[@SimplyOffRoad]

I love the 12v. Mostly because of how slow it is. It's just got those good old work truck vibes.

[@lookship]

My wife keeps saying "slower is better"... now I know what she must be referring to 👌

[@MR-2_AW11]

I want to get a honda acty at one point just love the look of weird JDM vehicles

[@martykauffman]

That’s so cool I want to get one I especially like the stickers on the tires it just add something to it in my opinion

[@lookship]

Here's how I fitted the tyre stickers Marty 👌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipOxl4Kem7iVntU

[@martykauffman]

@@lookship thanks

[@clutchitup8565]

That thing sounded sick cant wait to get one and put my honda grom in the bed of the truck lolol😂

[@lookship]

Only had my Grom in the back once 🥲 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5PJeWyrnLpsfZosi=rU0no8Rfv_Izum6c

[@andyb5187]

Great video mate, I'm looking at buying one of these but I have to admit I've struggled trying to find basic service items. Do they share filters etc with any commonly used vehicles over here? Or do you have a link to where you get your service stuff from? Thanks for the video

[@lookship]

Couldn't have timed this question much better. Here you go mate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqG4n5mXnMaqnLc

[@plotholedetective4166]

Could easily put a double stack under the glove box fyi, then you can slip a box in the hole the single came from giving you a little place for your insurance card and such. Also just stick a big cup in your cup holder and then use it to hold your drink cup in the cup...

[@tomreingold4024]

I like seeing your countryside. Thanks for this video.

[@sebastianop.3052]

It's a really good-looking mini truck, another mood I suggest is a CB with a nice long antenna. I know what you just thinking, this day no one uses it anymore this obsolete way to communicate but is cheap to buy and easy to install plus cool to have in any case. At the end of the day is it still a Truck or not?😂😂😂

[@onirrapdivad]

You could add gmrs and it might be more useful

[@keganheke4273]

I want a squad of these trucks they look so good

[@kdrapertrucker]

I added a GPS speedo that projects onto the windscreen. Replaced the Japanese A.M. rafio with a 8' touchscreen stereo with BT. Put 2-3.5" speakers in the dask and 2 marine 3 way speakers behind the seats

[@pe4844]

To get indications for mph, use some narrow pin striping tape (1/8" or less). Mark your main driving speeds, such as 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75 mph. For extra convenience get 2 clolors (1 red). Use the red tape at whatever mph is your typical highway speed limit. Use the gps speed on the gps app on your phone to find your positions. The speedo is probably wrong anyway.

[@johnpatricklim4509]

the more expensive option for the truck bed is the line x...it sprays on the bed and gives a rough coat to prevent from scratching.....

[@pugglepuggle]

Nice truck. I have wanted one for awhile. Enjoy the ride

[@williamsnapp2615]

Revolutionary war still lives rent free in your head lmao

[@Northidahoshorts]

Im defeinitly buying one of these next year!

[@lookship]

Do it!

[@RavenStorm332]

for the people who don't want to do math while driving they could just swap out the speedometers for ones that read in MPH instead of KPH. They also have digital and analog speedometers so that's would have to be a personal choice as well as cost.

[@LL-be3qt]

Good luck finding one for an acty

[@roughy762004]

I saw a guy driving one that had one of those plastic wood sheds mounted in the bed as a camper. 😅

[@DavidWyatt1]

Came for the mods, stayed for the humor👊

[@yoshuavillar]

That's a real nice truck!! Thanks for the video

[@ktanner11]

Knocking on our portion control and freedom fractions all coming from America original recipe lol Nice truck i just got a 95' carry super useful

[@connorrocard899]

Do these have an OBD port?? Would love to have a tachometer but none of the Kei trucks seem to come with one. Wondering if there’s a way to hook one up like you’ve got your GPS speedo

[@KenMahar]

I believe the Honda's have a tach standard.

[@williambreeze2659]

Solid video!

[@ncubedthree7700]

Is it hard to get parts like the oil filter or gaskets? I’m a mechanic so doing the service won’t be my issue. I’m just worried about part availability.

[@lookship]

Not at all. If you want to use genuine parts, there are suppliers based in Japan like Yokohama Motors who stock literally everything and ship worldwide.

[@kdrapertrucker]

My sambar uses the same engine as the Subaru Just which was sold in the U.S. the air filter, on the other hand I have yet to find in domestic supply. And I had to order it from Japan.

[@hurtnpinksock]

The ACTY shares a lot of its parts from the Civic of the same time period

[@andrewthacker114]

Thanks for your advice

[@ptonpc]

I remember the Bedford / Vauxhall versions of these.

[@lookship]

Apparently they made a panel van Honda Acty for the UK market too...

[@delilahmoore2100]

I’m pretty sure that McDonalds cup is a medium here in the US. 😂 I have that cup holder in my Acty and it’s only suitable for Yeti type travel mugs.

[@Mayank_Maximum]

But it is good here in india we have got a suzuki omni (carry) that discounted just 6years ago No rust and also good work vhechlr

[@patricklearns]

What's the name of the stick-on sun visor? It looks great but I don't see a link for it.

[@lookship]

Just a custom one

[@Waybeforethefame]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@KostaDu]

One more question please, the wheel spec. Is it possible to buy any aftermarket steering wheel MOMO for example and it will suit 🤔

[@ameermotovlog6929]

so nice truck brootherrr i wish i had one of these

[@HSG1999]

If you take off the sides on the back of the truck, wont it cover the license plate? If you drive it?😅

[@lookship]

No you can fully remove the panels. I was just too lazy to do it for the video 😅

[@evilsix4819]

Question. I’m totally new to the k truck game. And like could it actually tow a car too the track ?

[@lookship]

I wouldn't recommend it 😅

[@impactoffroad4wdquadtrucks717]

Awesome video!

[@alrightdude9121]

Good morning, where can we buy mini trucks? thanks in advance

[@EMo5ive]

Sick truck! Nice vid too.

[@Ninja1Tribe]

Question to lookship can you add a better electric engine into this car?

[@lookship]

ELECTRIC!?! How dare you say those words on this channel...

[@Ninja1Tribe]

@@lookshipsorry I meant can you add a better voltaic engine into this car?

[@SpaceGringos3D]

As an American, Firstly, that’s not a cup holder. It’s for our grenades. Secondly, thanks for the link to get the speedo converted to freedom units 🫡🫶🏻 4:28

[@lookship]

Best comment I've ever received 🤣

[@Doc1855]

We’d like to have a 4WD as we can use it around our property here in north central Washington state, USA, but I don’t know where to look for one to buy

[@KostaDu]

Love your truck ❤

[@haneda__]

以前アクティーを所有していました。アタナのアクティーはとても格好いいです

[@catedoge3206]

might get one for my first car!

[@beneki7168]

Be interested to see if the roll bar is a 1 off or production ?

[@lookship]

Custom buddy 👌

[@WerkToday]

Mini Van Next!

[@SYNERGYMIKE]

I have 1 as well : ) - TORONTO - CANADA

[@playforlife6669]

Your portions for food is just small among other things as well 😂😂😂😂

[@highlandrab19]

You can use a speedo corrector instead of the gos speedo

[@TrungTheMaker]

lol at the american cup holderr

[@lookship]

🥲

[@jaxsawjeff]

Great video, great truck

[@nobloodyusername]

How difficult is it to insure these in the UK?

[@lookship]

No issues at all with Brentacre.

[@frolieberg]

Down here in the southern caribbean, they are now made or sold by Chevrolet.

[@starsondsk]

Zajebista fura koleś.

[@mikeemmons1079]

Ah, "custom" Did you order Italian Marble slabs to keep it on the road in winter rather than plebeian paving stones or, God forbid; sand?

[@shanepoole527]

Your truck is awesome I really like the way you trim the truck out I've always been sort of interested in these type trucks but it seems like I can only see videos of them with manuals so I was wondering do they sell them in automatics. And what's the top speed or can a hand keep up with other cars on the freeway. Because I seriously like the way they look expensive the way yours is trimmed out from the wheels all the way on up to the top of the truck and that spoiler on the back also this sets It Off. Great work.

[@lookship]

Autos are more common from the mid-90s Can easily chug away at 55mph all day long. 77mph is the fastest I've had out of it on a GPS speedo.

[@shanepoole527]

@@lookship thanks for the info .

[@Bonjour-World]

Do they make a left-hand drive kit ?

[@lookship]

Never seen one. Not sure why you would need to to be honest. Blind spots driving on the other side of the road wouldn't be an issue in this. Unless you just prefer changing gear with the wrong hand 😉

[@Bonjour-World]

@@lookship just do not like driving on the wrong side

[@Thefreakyfreek]

I want one but I can't afford to drive a car. So instead I'm building a cargo moped wich is going to be amazing

[@neilgettig2877]

How about a left hand drive conversion!

[@RaphyGuenter]

so f**kin sick

[@CaptnScott]

Dude, you guys need bigger cups. Merika!!!

[@ajm2487]

Do you think I would fit in one of these I need to check because I’m 6’6 and I can’t even fit in some suvs or my head hits the top

[@lookship]

I don't think you would I'm afraid mate. My brother in law is 6'2 and just squeezes behind the wheel.

[@ajm2487]

@@lookship damn maybe I could convince my brother in law to help me modify one lol

[@renaissancemanscott3386]

If you get a Sambar, they have a lot more room. I'm 6'2" and have plenty of room, there's a ton of space over my head.

[@ajm2487]

@@renaissancemanscott3386 alright I will check them out

[@charleybrown4243]

Have you ever tipped the front in an emergency stop?

[@lookship]

Nope. The Actys are RWD so have a little bit more weight over the rear axel.

[@charleybrown4243]

@@lookship Aren't all the mini vans RWD?

[@lookship]

@charleybrown4243 Sorry, I meant rear engined. Suzukis have their engine under the seats in the cab. The Acty is 4WD with the option of running it RWD.

[@charleybrown4243]

@@lookship Ah, ok. I have seen a vid of a mini truck tip the front doing a HARD emergency stop, don't know what make it was though. You've prob seen it yourself.

[@oby-1607]

The lightest wheels you can find as the engine is no powerhouse. Don't know why anybody puts a towel rack on the tailgate but each to his own.

[@treysonmanfredi8954]

how fast does it go?

[@lookship]

Fastest I've had is 77mph

[@jamesbarker7145]

Is that Clay Bank car park?

[@lookship]

Certainly is

[@Bob-ex2yx]

bro america is catching some strays in this video

[@lookship]

It's a common theme in my videos 🤣

[@joelward9939]

98 percent sure i can design a fit in printed panel that will extrude out of the single din and to allow you to fit a modern single DIN modern like the AVH-Z7200. Let's chat.

[@gamingilocandia3454]

Ilove it❤

[@Ass3369hole]

I'm Japanese. Why do cars of this size exist in Japan? And do you know why?

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Put a 1.9 TDI in it from VW. Best of both worlds there. A Japanese Truck with a German engine and DSG gearbox. That would be awesome. Paintwise do a 1930-1940s German and Japanese theme on it.

[@cookatronPoGo]

where can you get a mph gauge?

[@lookship]

Amazon 👌

[@enochdelarosa3411]

anyone ever find out where the wing is from?

[@zoogancong]

Can swap mira engine??

[@bayolkongs]

Buy a kei truck in the philippines its left hand drive and also fully reconditioned

[@onirrapdivad]

Any advice on how to go about doing this?

[@bayolkongs]

@@onirrapdivad here in philippines kei trucks are called “multicabs” we converted it to left hand drive and fully reconditioned before they sell here. Here in youtube there are lots of videos about suzuki carry multicabs for sale others is modified already

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Air Conditioning?

[@lookship]

Factory fitted 👍

[@8Jory]

Undercoat it. RP-342 if you can get it for a decent price.

[@SamuelLopez-qp7uw]

In philippines kei truck already converted to left hand drive before they sell😂

[@RandyZimmerman-pp5wj]

I like to see you modify one with electric drive I would buy that

[@lookship]

There are lots of people doing it! Not for me though, I enjoy the roar of the 660cc 😆

[@AndyUone-ir9in]

This multicab is old version the new is the best

[@rodennen5247]

An informative video about the mini truck. The unnecessary smack talking about the US was just unclassy.

[@lookship]

Payback for all the "bottle of water" comments I receive 🤣🤣