Maintenance Guide for Suzuki Carry Kei Truck, Honda, Daihatsu, Subaru, Mitsubishi

In this video I cover where to order special parts for JDM 4X4 Kei trucks. I also include a list of Suzuki Carry tuneup parts down below in the description.
I show how a locking differential helps in some conditions offroad, how to repair the axle lock if you’re having problems with yours and ahoy how to change out a CV joint rubber boot.
For more maintenance kei truck videos check out the play list below ⬇️
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗶 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁: • JDM Kei trucks
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨:
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙬𝙗𝙤𝙮.
Chris Sands website rappincowboy.com/
Check out Chris's music on Bandcamp rappincowboy.bandcamp.com/
Chris Sands KZbin playlist • Atlantic Hotel, Alley ...
𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:
**13" Mud Tires I have on my truck.**
Set of 4 Forceum Mud Tires-165/80R13 amzn.to/45hKs03
**TUNE UP PARTS For SUZUKI CARRY**
***Confirm Your Model Carry is on the parts list for fitment.
For instance My 1990 Carry is DB51T F6A engine***
Tune Up Kit 12 Valve. Cap, Rotor, Wires, Spark plugs. Suzuki Carry amzn.to/44nGEZI
Distributor Assembly Suzuki Carry F6A amzn.to/3QNEjEo
**COOLING System**
Water Pump Kit Timing Belt Kit Suzuki F6A DA51B DA51V DA51T DB51T DB51V Suzuki Carry
amzn.to/45G0TTQ
Thermostat Suzuki F6A DC51T DD51T DF51V DE51V Carry amzn.to/47GTcOU
Radiator Suzuki Carry F8A F6A F5A amzn.to/3OE2dPS
**FUEL PUMP/ CARB STUFF**
Carburetor for Suzuki Carry Every DA51T DB51T DB51V DA71T DB71T DD51T DE51V DF51V DC51T DD51B amzn.to/3YLg63s
Fuel Pump Suzuki Carry DB51T DD51T DC51T DA51T F6A F5A amzn.to/45zhmJc
**PARTS USED TO BYPASS MY DIFF LOCK/AXLE LOCK**
1/4"NPT 5 Way 2 Position Hand Operated air Valve Manual Control Push-Pull
amzn.to/3qI6TMQ
Blue 1/4 Inch OD AIR LINE amzn.to/47LRCLN
Push to Connect Air Fittings 90 Degree Male Elbow 1/4" amzn.to/3E5gO22
Push to Connect Air Fittings 1/4" Tee Air Push Fit Fittings amzn.to/47VXh1Z
**STARTER / CLUTCH KIT**
Starter Motor Assembly Suzuki F6A DB51T DC51T DD51T DD51B 1990-1998 amzn.to/3OMmqmX
Clutch Kit Suzuki Carry F6A amzn.to/3QTcz19
**BRAKE PARTS**
Front Brake Pads/Rear Brake Shoe Suzuki Carry amzn.to/45EY0Cx
Front Brake Pads Suzuki Carry amzn.to/45k8xDg
Brake Wheel Cylinder REAR RH LH Suzuki Carry amzn.to/45k4WVY
**BODY PARTS**
Tail/ Brake Light Set Suzuki Carry amzn.to/3E8mRTG
Tailgate Side Handle Latch set Carry amzn.to/3KNzl6T
BALL GRIP 1/4" Hex. Bit Interchangeable Screwdriver amzn.to/3smut2d
12 Volt Refrigerator 16 Quart Portable Mini Car Fridge amzn.to/47KXnck
RevolutionRace Men’s Silence Proshell Jacket, Waterproof Softshell Green amzn.to/3XrOGhF
RevolutionRace Men’s Silence Proshell Jacket, Waterproof Softshell Jacket rusty orange ramzn.to/3CUTNyE
Mountain Hardwear Men's StretchDown Jacket amzn.to/3KO9tsh
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𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐏𝐄 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲.
𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨.
𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤

[@andrewwadas2180]

As a fan, and like the others commenting, keep doing what ur doing. We love ur channel and videos and appreciate the hard work U put in to the builds/projects and the editing process. KZbin should use a different app for the shorts. Keep this format for teaching, building, etc… Keep up the great job sir.

[@Mikefestiva]

I appreciate that!

[@teds74ford]

X2. I like your videos. Sadly, youtube is going the garbage route with what they’re recommending and pushing

[@quarlow1215]

I never hit the notifications bell because I'm on here every day. Sometimes it takes me a day or 2 to get to watching a video but as I believe you said some months back you have been putting out less videos. You are producing one a month it seems so you will lose the viewers interest. Most of the channels I subscribe to produce on a weekly basis. Yeah it's a lot of work and no one can blame a creator for getting stretched out on it. You content is great and I love watching. So whatever you put out I'll be here waiting. Hope you keep going and thanks for your channel.

[@joseph.d5187]

Mike I see a direct correlation between you playing a drum solo and the amount of views for that episode! Give the people what they want, more percussion please. ; } I still try to watch all your videos and really enjoy when you are working on a project build. Especially with your cool smooth music in the background. Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@ptigad]

You know, I can probably count on both hands the number of times I've commented on any video I've seen on KZbin since the platform started. I say this because I wanted you to know how much value and enjoyment I get out of your videos. I did subscribe, but didn't see the need to turn on notifications.... because every day, I go through my channel subscriptions to see if there is new content. And there's very few that I eagerly await new content, but your channel is one of them. Thank you so much for spending all the time you do to provide me and everyone else with such a great resource. I got into flux core welding because of you. And even if I don't plan on owning a carry, getting into tig welding, or any of the myriad of topics you give to us, I **still** watch it because you are a great presenter and the content is second to none.

[@JCWren]

Same here. I go to my subscriptions page several times a day, and decide if I have time to watch a video of a given length right then, or defer it until I have enough to watch the entire thing. And that just basically means do I watch it in the middle of the day, or later in the evening after all the chores are done.

[@jamesamber6009]

I love the simplicity and durability, it's way better than today's trucks.

[@DecayWithUs]

Great information in this one Mike! I had a not so great experience with G&R but only ordered from them a few times and the second time was decent at least.. I use a PH4967 and I'm pretty sure it costs twice as much haha, I should try that one next. As for the Tube... everyone we know is just about fed up with it, we're not really even sure if we want to bother making more videos. Not that we ever expected much, but the numbers are a joke these days and its like we don't even get a chance... on that note, 😂 keep them coming and consider Patrion, I'm sure you will be surprised by the amount of support 👍👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video man! Haha like I mentioned most of these companies are a bit strange to deal with but they do have access to a wide range of parts for our truck if you’re willing to deal with them. Yes the algorithm gods of YT seem to only push big channels or people willing to jump through there hoops. My brother mentioned the other day on his YT creator app it mention that you can ( pay to promote your video) WTF as if we already have put enough time and work into making videos, now we need to ( pay for our videos to be promoted )??? Take care man and I hope you’re having a fantastic summer. 😊👍 I have been hiking and camping a lot this summer, good times!

[@jayknight850]

I am researching Kei trucks, your videos are great source of information! Thanks for your efforts.

[@thomaspryor8202]

Hang in there Mike! You do You!

[@minerma]

Thanks again Mike for making your videos. I've always enjoy the longer format as I'm not really interested in memes, click bait, shorts whatever people want to call them. As for notifications I've never had to search for your content.

[@mick2383]

Hey Mike, Mick here. I have been down and out for awhile with hand surgeries ... Wore the cartilage out in the major thumb joints both right and left thumbs ...was bone on bone and as I was healing up, my son PTSD and TBI (traumatic brain injury) came back to haunt him in a bad way. Results of 400 days in Afghanistan war. But we are on the up swing and ready for your new adventures and awesome builds.

[@Mikefestiva]

Man sounds like things have been a bit difficult these days for you, I sure hope your thumbs heal up quickly. Sorry to hear your Son is dealing with all that, man there’s a lot of our veterans dealing with that and unfortunately I don’t know if the US is taking care of them with the help they need. I sure hope he can get a handle on that. Wishing the best for you and your family.

[@luisotero2632]

You also have a wide range of interests within your audience. as an example, I'm on youtube to see stuff getting built/made. I tend to skip non-build videos. Can usually tell by the thumbnail what the video is about.

[@mraaron12341]

I don’t watch every video you make. Some - usually the tig welding stuff, just doesn’t take my fancy as I don’t tig. But I always see it in my feed. It’s a great channel, and one of my favourites and I enjoy your vehicle based videos and general fab ones. So keep at it as much as you can, but also, don’t let it become a drag on you.

[@jimmykucera8627]

Your videos are getting out there, I’ve never searched for anything in your title and it showed up in my recommendations… Just subscribed after watching this video… Hello from Australia…

[@mwjii]

Love your videos! I have to come looking for you cause KZbin never pops your vids up. Keep up the great job

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos 👍 Yes YT seemed to just drop my channel, 90% of my subscribers don’t know I post videos anymore. It kind of sucks to put 8 years into growing a channel to have YT just stop letting my subscribers know I have new content out.

[@Ebikelover]

I appreciate the long videos way way better, you put out great content my friend, we've been missing the drum breaks in the shop.

[@rebeccaclemens3418]

Your videos have inspired myself, I have purchased a 1993 Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo Cab in August 2023, first thing I did was get rid of the ATV tires and rims that were on the truck and purchased a set of the same tires you are using with a set of 13 inch steel rims from an older Mazda RX4 that had the same bolt pattern.

[@allthings2allmen]

Longer format is much better especially for those of us that still have attention spans and are interested in the real world...Bless you Mike & Happy New Year!😁👌👍👊💪🤙

[@DarrellGrove-sz5es]

Just bought an 05 Carry with 27K on it out of Edmonton AB Canada. Great truck! Keep the vids coming, I greatly appreciate all the info!!

[@leecarroll1817]

Just discovered your very educational/ helpful and informative channel. I'm a retired military contractor, engr hvy equipment mechanic. Now I'm old and watch videos as I can. Keep up the good work, yes I have most of the equipment you speak of for metal fab, buying welder soon. Yes I miss my old P&H DC welder from decades ago. By the way I live in Spain in the mountains. Keep up the good work and I will occasionally bore you with my stories or drive.

[@BryanNichols]

Appreciate your videos, Mike. Like the long format too. Your channel is actually informative unlike many others which is what keeps me coming back. Keep up the good work!

[@vladghelu516]

I feel you, we need more recognition for the skills

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man I really appreciate it 😊👍

[@DarrellGrove-sz5es]

Just bought an 05 Carry, great truck! Thanks for the vids, really like all the info! Greatly appreciated!!

[@ern48]

I have watch lots of your videos for the educational and interesting subject content and have enjoyed all of them. I never watch shorts, never. Keep posting I'll keep watching, thank you for all of your effort that goes into the videos.

[@SoCoguy]

P.S. You're comments about "shorts" were spot on. Shorts are sadly little value for impatient youth.

[@jojo0420]

Keep doing you, your fans will watch. Enjoyed the content as usual.

[@Rhys_wangler]

Thank you for all this, it’s super hard to find this kind of info anywhere, so your my one source of everything in Kei trucks.

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! Thanks for checking out my videos 😊👍 I definitely like to get helpful info out to the Kei truck community.

[@keiths314]

I agree, the short and vertical videos are just mindless fluff. Sadly, we live in a world where people just want to be amused without any mental effort on their part. One of the things I like most about the videos I’ve seen on your channel is the fact that they are long form and each one tells a story of one sort or another - some, like this one, are in-depth on mechanical topics, whilst others, like the winter camping videos, are a wonderful insight into outdoor life on the other side of the world from me. I’m in (hot) Western Australia. I enjoy both types because they have a human story element that I can identify with. And, I’ve always been fascinated by Kei cars and campers. I even drove around the whole of Britain in a Kei camper many years ago. It was darn slow but very memorable! I hope you keep the channel going, even if the vids are less frequent. We need positive human story tellers like you in our somewhat superficial 21st century world. I’ve clicked the bell icon - I hadn’t really thought about it, so it’s good you explained a bit there. Cheers!

[@aserta]

Here in Europe we(the royal we) imported these many moons earlier and while we don't have the axle variety of NA (on account of having articulation all round) quite a few people i've met with these have done a complete overhaul of the undercarriage (where possible, we're also a lot more restricted with what we can bring on the road) in order to escape the parts issue. IMO, after having seen that aspect of the Kei community, it's probably the best approach. Find the closest denominator, modify it and slap it on the mini-truck to make it more modern and accepting of parts readily available. Yeah, i know, big pill to swallow upfront, but if you do the long term math (and that math includes the fact that there's only so many parts for these, as most have run out of production - Japan is a small country and the Kei truck is native and specific to Japan) it's not in favor of the owner. Here in Europe, most parts belonged to VW buses with some minor intermix of Toyota Rav bits where the change implied a full body articulation swap. Just a thought.

[@3bikesfly]

Loved the video. I like the specifics you get into on the axel sourcing.

[@markrusk2870]

Keep going. Love the long format

[@FarmRanchHomestead]

The label you found looks like it came off the top of a battery. Thanks for this video. I'm sure it will be useful for me as I recently purchased a Daihatsu kei truck (with a dump bed) for work around the farm.

[@mongowilson]

Mike I love the way you do your videos. Mostly the build videos and the mini truck camping. I try to watch all of the videos you make to help support you but sometimes I get busy and don’t get to watch them for a quiet some time but I do try to watch them later. Thank you and I hope you keep building and taking us all along on your adventures

[@allthings2allmen]

I agree and relate.😁

[@THEFIREMANDAN91C]

hey keep creating! i love your stuff.

[@aaroncowie8155]

This video was super informative. You just gained a subscriber! Looking at buying one of these this week and this was all I needed to know and more . Onto the next video 👌🏽😎

[@dylangriffith6662]

Oh Mike oh Mike……no drum set on this video…..thats a highlight 🤘🏻

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha I will add some drums in a future video 👍😊

[@drantho]

I love these longer videos. Stick to your guns and keep them coming!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 I definitely will 👍

[@rogerparsons5148]

Mike, I love all of your stuff. And YES the education worth while.

[@njkerhoulas]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoy your content and longer format.

[@paulgumper]

Always entertaining and educational Mike. I hope you keep making good long format videos like you've been doing.

[@wakelystephenson7863]

I love these videos, thank you for doing you!

[@delongdubois]

Mike, this is a very helpful video. We've enjoyed some camping videos also. Our '92 Suzuki Carry is our farm/timber truck and very useful but needs attention. Your videos are clear, concise, and helpful with sourcing. You're the first and only channel we have the bell on for. Thank you.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks I really appreciate it man! I try to make helpful content to help the mini truck community. Hope you get your Carry fixed up. Man I use my truck all the time, so convenient for the property!

[@joshbarba5061]

Dude, I specifically had to look to see if you were still producing videos, and of course youtube wasn't showing me anything. Such garbage, because I've been watching your videos for years, and I always watch them as they come out.

[@harryvanvliet881]

Your channel is one of my favorites and most recommended to folks expressing interested in my Sambar and wanting to learn more about Kei trucks. You make the most scenic and adventuresome videos that I suggest to inspire others to join in enjoyment of these versatile vehicles. Keep the content coming, I do like the long format to get an unrushed and detailed share of info. The 10 minute or less videos often do not do justice to subject matter.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man, I really appreciate reading your comment 😊 and thanks for recommending my channel to other 👍

[@stefantrnacek1394]

I love your content. Please keep up the longer videos. You do a great job.

[@johnstrickland8788]

Mike when you did the cad class. I told my wife the Professor Mike was giving an online class and I was signed up!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! 😊👍

[@jonmarshall1502]

You have one of the better channels related to Kei trucks. The camping videos are awesome.

[@mrBINnnnn]

I like your mini truck videos, especially camping ones. Nature in your places is best

[@TurboDog73TX]

I love all the stuff You make, please keep on keeping on Mike. I really enjoy it.

[@DoodMangSpeaks]

These are so sick im thinking about getting one of these

[@c2c0rider]

Great stuff as always Mike, keep them coming 💪 love the long format stuff

[@TheWeekendMedic]

Great video, I need to do CV boots and this got me motivated to get it done before winter. Thanks!

[@McCulloughFarms1]

Greetings from a NC boy living in the Philippines. Your videos are great and I just subscribed. I've got a workhorse of a Suzuki Carry minidump, a near clone of what you have. Specifically a Model DD51B minidump with a 660cc F6A engine, 4 speed 4X4 hi/low with difflock and axlelock, Its simply badash. I run up it 180 meters up very steep mountain grade with up to 1.3 tons of sand, gravel, etc often, 3 loads yesterday. It just grinds up slow and doesn't spin a wheel. We call them multicabs here and they are chopped surplus on arrival from Japan, They put them back together with the steering column switched to the left side. I'll be glad to send you in action pics and videos. Btw. My axle lock switch light stays on now. Im going to try to figure it out as i know what it is now after watching this vid. Thanks for your vids and laymans explanations!

[@d.desalvo5801]

Hi there I happened to see your post and I thought I'd reach out. My wife and I just moved to aloguinsan cebu from Maui last month and we have a house in the province and I'm looking to buy a multicab. I found a dealer in Toledo Cebu where I'll probably buy one. I was wondering if you have any advice on the buying process. I need 4x4 and Id like to get a motor with timing chain as I don't care for timing belts. They will custom build one for 220k php I guess that's a average price, I'm just wondering what to look for as I don't know if these dealers check out the drivetrain much. Any advice is appreciated 😊

[@cliftonsnider1520]

Thank you Mike for all you do. I for one always look foreword to your videos no matter what you are building.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 I really appreciate it!

[@MrJanaRobi]

Mike I really like your videos ! You have raised my fabrication to a new level .Rust never sleeps in Maine . We patch up everything here .

[@michaeltraughber5246]

I enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962]

I appreciate your longer format

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 😊👍

[@ahodamahingan1698]

I think you are correct about the shorts. Personally I very much dislike that format as it seems to shorten my attention span.

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha, yes I hear you about that short format. Thanks for checking out my new video! 😊👍

[@crujones4046]

Great job. Clean install. The trucks look great.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 👍 I appreciate it 😊

[@msears101]

Thanks, Mike. As always - a great video. I like all of your content.

[@stevewilliams904]

I'm a recent subscriber and even though these aren't directly applicable to my Sambar, I find them very useful and insightful. Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise.

[@chrisviking428]

I dig long format and I have enjoyed your content thus far. 👍

[@chrisviking428]

I found your channel looking for a welder by the way

[@chrisc2056]

Love your channel and its likely followers didn't know how to get the notifications as I didn't. I have now fixed that. Keep up the great work.

[@wizworm]

I have the bell but I don't see your content much, I pretty much watch your stuff, even bought a plasma table from your recommendation

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos 👍 unfortunately YT doesn’t seem to notify most of my subscribers now, it makes it really hard to devote a lot of my time and money to making videos when like 10% of my subscribers actually see my new videos. Did you buy the Crossfire CNC or the Arcdroid CNC ?

[@wizworm]

@@Mikefestiva crossfire, and I used your promo code.

[@fredcarlson5775]

Mike keep the format long I like your all content

[@carlosg1165]

Keep them comin

[@stephenkjr]

Mike, please keep up the good work. Love the content!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man I really appreciate it! 😊👍

[@Kbrusky15]

Yay long format!

[@psyneurb]

Love the channel! Please keep it up! Btw I haven’t been getting notifications either!

[@rodneymoore2154]

Love what your doing don't change a thing you have a lot of good things on your show have learned a lot keep up the good work thanks

[@danielmejorado6098]

Jist liked, subscribed, and in a very rare unicorn 🦄 moment, hit the bell notification. This channel is too valuable to let it die out. Hope you dont get too discouraged and quit putting out this high caliber content.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks I really appreciate that!

[@justinpiazza11]

Keep up the good work

[@SoCoguy]

Very nice video. Lot's of work. I just made a couple on the Suzuki Carry. Was fortunate to find an '11 with diff and low miles. Rugged little machines. Thank for all that work 😊

[@lucsurmon2623]

Thank you for your videos and your explanations, very interesting and also entertaining 👍👍👍👍

[@nabeshimaworks4839]

Hi Mike. I am a Japanese who always enjoy watching your and your brothers videos. I am glad that you and your brothers are using Japanese Kei trucks in faraway lands. I know you are disappointed with KZbin's disdain for creators, but I look forward to watching your videos and hope to see more in the future. I know it is hard to maintain the old standard Kei trucks as parts are getting scarce in Japan, but keep up the good work! By the way, many of the newer Kei trucks produced after 1999 are less fragile, roomier, and easier to use, so if you have a chance, experience them for yourself! see ya :D

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos! I definitely will keep making videos, I have slowed down a bit but I may pick back up once I feel more inspired to make more videos. I would really like to own a newer Kei truck but we can’t import vehicles newer then 25 years but that’s only a few years out for the 1999 models 😊👍

[@gymntonic]

Mike, I’ve been watching your videos for years and still love them. I’ve heard the same concerns from a lot of the channels I follow. I don’t go to YT for fluff; I watch to learn stuff. I feel like they are chasing the low attention span crowd.

[@johnduman4679]

Mike, I truly enjoy your approach to videos, your videos are educational and interesting, keep up the great work!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks John! I really appreciate it 😊

[@flapwheat]

Michael, please keep up the great content! I tell everyone I know that it reminds me of the wonderful book "The Boy Builder" from eons ago!

[@danielmejorado6098]

Just stumbled across your channel, and holy smokes, your style of content is amazing and informative. Especially for someone like myself who is looking at buying a kei truck. I found a kei truck dealer near me. Its a small family owned joint in Mayberry, NC. Yes, the Andy Griffith Show hometown. The guy has roughly 300 of these kei trucks and vans. And as someone new to the vehicle, its cool to see some of the issues an kei truck owner could run into. I'm interested in the Subaru Sambar and the Mitsubishi Bravo.

[@allanperryman388]

I think your content is rad! Keep it, guy ! I am looking forward to a build on the campers. I want to make one for my ranger.

[@backseatbanger1]

man really appreciate the vid! Id love to see more like this!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks! I should have more Kei truck videos coming up this fall 😊👍

[@richardkelleher1711]

Thanks for another great video. I really enjoy the variety of topics, building things, welding tutorials, equipment reviews, all of them. I hope you can keep making these. I don't have notifications turned on for most channels I subscribe to, but I regularly scroll the list of subscriptions to see who has new content, but I turned them on for you today.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Richard I really appreciate it man 👍 I will definitely keep the videos coming, I have slowed down a little on how often I post though. Take care and have a great week 😊

[@aleckelsey402]

Man love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video 👍😊

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Love your content!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you!!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

@@Mikefestiva I always anticipate your next video!

[@MrJman26211]

I ALWAYS look forward to your videos Mike. Keep doing what you're doing. And as I'm watching this video, I was thinking to myself, great editing. And I know nothing about it. Lol. From one millwright to another, you do great work!

[@DarrellGrove-sz5es]

Great vid!!

[@LoganFillmore]

Your videos are awesome. I've learned a lot about fabrication, working the land, and home projects from your channel. Could you update us on the articulating dump truck? Thanks Mike!

[@todstrucks2919]

Great video thank you for the info!

[@kiwibrett]

Hey Mike, I subscribed to your channel when i bought my yr2000 Hijet 3ish years ago and enjoyed your early minitruck content. Then I got addicted to the Pinzgauer build - that thing is awesome. Later I refund you when I bought a process welder butvyou are right, you haven't been popping up in my feed thumbnails for ages. I'm not big on subscribe buttons, but I'll take your carefully explained point and will make an exception for you. Hope a bundle of other watchers do too and turn your algorithm fortunes around some. You make splendid content and deserve to be rewarded for it. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for being a long time supporter of my channel 👍 Unfortunately about 80% of my subscribers don’t watch or know I have videos out anymore. Every new video I post the subscribers only make up less then 20% of my views now. It’s kind of a bummer because i invested over 9 years and countless hours into growing my channel. I don’t get nearly the views I had a few years back because YT won’t notify my Subscribers. It makes for less views, less views means same amount of time and money put into making the videos with a small fraction of the views or income anymore. I will still make videos but unfortunately I need to balance my time between my “Real job” my Sons/family and life. Thanks again for your comment 😊👍

[@seancoxe1094]

Hi, Mike. Big fan. Remind your subscribers to hit that bell so they'll get a notification when you release a new video.@@Mikefestiva

[@Midlife_mike]

Hi Mike, LOVING what you’re doing with the channel keep up the good work 🎉 Much love. Mike from Wales in the UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Mike! I really appreciate it man 😊

[@Swamp-Fox]

Another great video Mike. I enjoy all of your content no matter what it is and appreciate your time, effort, and hard work. I am sorry that KZbin works the way it does. Hang in there bro!

[@Mikefestiva]

I appreciate that!

[@primitivewoodsman3446]

I’ve had a Daihatsu Hijet as a daily driver for about a year now. I love it. I just got all my replacement cv boots. They definitely need replacing.

[@liamfirebird6922]

I just discovered your channel. Love the mini truck content. I'm considering buying one of these. There is a JDM dealer about an hour from my house. I need a truck for my hobby farm but I can't justify the cost and fuel economy of a traditional truck. These mini truckscare cool. As a long time Honda fan, I'm intrigued to say the least.

[@frenchokie]

I’ve seen this happen to other KZbinrs love your videos

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 😊👍

[@treetalk9516]

Awesome video and really in depth with the mods. Really helpful for me as we'll be getting an import soon and I'm trying to envision what TLC it'll need... especially being a minimum 25 year old unit haha

[@Ants_Pants]

Hey again. Glad to see you

[@Mikefestiva]

Good to hear from you Ants! Thanks for checking out my new video my friend 😊👍

[@Ants_Pants]

no problem'o bro @@Mikefestiva

[@SpookyRedz]

How much did you put into it , to get it right ?

[@Sr-ps5eo]

I’m a relatively new viewer of yours, the first video I was recommended to watch was your kei camper build. Since then I’ve been excited to see any kei content but I’ve also gone through a lot of your older videos and builds. I wholeheartedly recommend you keep producing what you want to make. Real people love what you do, even if the algorithm doesn’t push it as much as it used to. I’ve learned a lot about welding, fabrication, and that sorta thing from you and I wish this site cared more about educational-entertainment content.

[@stannyland]

Great video. 2 thumbs up!

[@seancoxe1094]

The faulty axle lock switch is a common problem with 90's era Suzuki Carry. About three months ago, after watching your video, I fixed my own problematic switch. It works like a charm and makes me wonder why Suzuki had to make it so complicated in the first place. Thanks, Mike. BTW, the actuator on my '95 Carry was much more accessible than on your truck.

[@craigkeller]

Great videos. New subscriber!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Craig!

[@dillon2753]

Been subscribed for a long time but very rarely get any notifications for you. I actually thought you stopped posting.