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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😊👍

[@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.

[@jamesamber6009]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@SoCoguy]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@New_life61]

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 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!😁👌👍👊💪🤙

[@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.

[@jayknight850]

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

[@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.😁

[@devisionhun]

I personally go through my subscriptions basically daily and hence only use the bell very rarely. I liked the kei truck adventures, but really the stuff I enjoyed the most were the mini dumptruck, the quad and the pinzgauer builds. The tool reviews for me personally are less interesting, I either have my my mig and plasma cutter already or don’t spend that much time fabbing stuff to need the kinda specialty stuff you use. Getting to see you come up with a project idea that solves a situation you have, see how you source reasonable materials and build exceptional quality stuff or even just building using your own lumber is the coolest. Working with your dad or adventure camping with your brother is super cool to see too. It would be a shame if you *stopped filming and sharing your cool projects, unique view and spot on musical taste. ❤

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 👍 I really enjoyed reading your comment. Hopefully I will get a build project series going this Fall, I’m feeling a quad truck #2 build for this next one possibly 😊

[@devisionhun]

@@Mikefestiva hey, I’m glad I even made any sense :) Would love to see something creative from your mind poured into metal. Someone else also mentioned it here, but it looks like consistency in uploading is quite important. Just a recent example: Watch Wes Work went full-time yt, with about 250k subs with similar longer format, educational content about diag and fixing stuff. It’s really sad the holy algorithm is this obscure and legit creators like you are losing viewers :/ Hope it works out and looking forward to your next video!

[@vladghelu516]

I feel you, we need more recognition for the skills

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man I really appreciate it 😊👍

[@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! 😊👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 👌🏽😎

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@jojo0420]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@BarnStangz]

Great video Mike! You've REALLY addressed the short comings of the Carry for sure. I've found for off roading one of these the best ones seem to be the Daihatsu. They just seem to be better out of the box. Not that you can't wheel the Carry, you can, as you have. I love these little trucks, they are so much fun and are relatively easy to work on too, with the exception of a few tight spots. When I was was looking to buy one, I found that most of these trucks are BEAT to hell or just not taken care of that well. It actually took me a few YEARS to find a decent seller that stood behind all his trucks. When I found my Carry, I knew I had to have it, it was SO mint and you can tell that the last Japanese owner took care of it very well. It honestly looked like it was new. (I've got it on my channel) I think if you hunt around a lot, you can find good examples, it just takes some time. My truck only needed VERY basic maintenance. Oil and filter and I also changed out the trans oil with proper GL4 which is very much needed I feel like. I also appreciate all your honesty about these trucks, they are indeed, not for everyone! I love mine, but I also know it's limitations and have a SxS for really fun fast paced off road riding. I made sure to hit the thumbs up and have the bell on! Your videos are excellent, don't stop with the creation, I know that the struggle is real for sure, but you have great content of all kinds. YT seems like all they care about are the big channels, they make the most money off them, not small content creators, but your sub count is still pretty impressive. You'll do what makes sense for you. I feel bad for the YT creators that need to keep cranking out content because it's their only source of income... Well, sorry for the long post! LOL! Take care Mike, wish I was out there wheeling with ya!

[@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.

[@NCmtnDweller]

I paid a little extra for mine (1991 Carry ) under 10,000 original miles and it's in exceptional condition Mayberry minitrucks in NC , only gets nice road worthy stuff

[@markrusk2870]

Keep going. Love the long format

[@JoshFomby]

I’ve got a Suzuki carry and absolutely love it on my ranch! Keep doing what your doing you include a magnitude of info! Wish you were closer I’d love to hit some trails with y’all!!

[@Tubeagrutis]

Mike, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation with the current direction of YT, it's impacts to your channel, and the down stream impacts to you and your ambition to continue. I fully understand, and can empathize with you on how much time and effort goes into creating your excellent content. Your channel has been !!!very instrumental!!! in me realizing a life long dream of working with metal. When I first had ideas of working with metal, many many years ago, there were no low cost options. I convinced myself that it was a dream that would remain a dream. Fast forward to me finding your channel (actually - a YT recommendation for your DIY saw mill), then watching all your other metal based content (fabricating, welding, instructional vids, low cost welders, low cost plasma cutters, etc...). YOU showed me that my life long dream COULD be realized. There have been other YT channels involved with me learning the fabricating craft, but it was YOUR channel ALONE that showed me I could do it. THANK YOU for changing my life for the better and helping me realize my life long dream!!! I hope and pray you decide to continue to create content, do patreon, or whatever else, because I watch EVERY second of your vids and eagerly wait for your next vid - no matter the subject. I always learn something. You've got one of the best channels on YT.

[@Mikefestiva]

Man I really appreciate reading your comment! Hearing stories like yours is what keeps me motivated to make more videos! Thanks for taking the time to share this with me 👍 For years I felt the same about welding and Fab work, it was out of my price range, it’s nice to finally be able to have access to affordable metal working tools/ welders and plasma. I’m really happy to hear you are now enjoying the world of metal work 👍😊

[@joell439]

You already know Mike that I watch every video. I always watch to the end and usually watch the same day it’s uploaded (sometimes I get behind 😂). Regardless of the topic, I always watch because I know I’m going to learn something new and something incredibly interesting. Thanks for all the effort. Joel…..

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Joel! I really appreciate it man, only if I had more subscribers like you 😊 Have a great week my friend 👍

[@paulgumper]

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

[@RickMunday]

As others have said - keep doing what you're doing. I like the videos, I like the trucks and as you pointed out, i stick around KZbin to learn. Shorts is the worst thing that KZbin could have done to the platform. If I want to see stupid videos I'll go to IG or TikTok and I don't even use the latter.

[@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!

[@jonmarshall1502]

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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@drantho]

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

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 I definitely will 👍

[@DarrellGrove-sz5es]

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

[@paulrowbottom4107]

Good day, Mike. Sorry that you having problems with your channel I really like the content you provide. I find it interesting and well presented. I hope you are able to keep doing what you are doing. Thanks for the many entertaining videos you have produced, and long may you continue.

[@Doc1855]

Unfortunately some of us aren’t mechanically inclined, so we have to pay someone to do the work for us. I’m looking for a Subaru sambar 4WD for work around our property here in north central Washington state USA. We have an older Ford Ranger 4WD but we need a smaller pickup that can fit in tight areas and do grunt work. During our very snowy months I put 260# of sand bags over the rear axle to give me more traction. The Sambar will be used in late spring until late fall. We get 5-7 feet of snow every winter, so we don’t do any work around our mountain home, but we work the Ranger when we can.

[@BlurredVisi0n]

Please keep it up! I just got a 2003 minicab and this is some of the best informational content I could have asked for!!!! I also do milling as well as I'm an arborist so your channel is perfect for me haha ❤❤

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 sounds like we definitely have similar interests 😊

[@jerrygoldfuss466]

I enjoy watching your videos, they are entertaining, and have good information. I like to watch the CNC cutting and welding,you make a great video. I second more "Drum time" that you've included in some of your older videos👍. I've watched every video and i go back and rewatch them often Keep up the great work!

[@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.

[@manutara878]

I have been following your channel for at least two years, it was the mini pinzgauer 6x6 that got my attention at that time… The front axle disconnect is a common issue for the late 90s Vitara, Sidekick and Nomade, the vacuum system fails, the simplest solution is locking it permanently and installing manual hubs, but I suspect it’s not an option in your case. Regarding the Suzuki Carry, those were exported almost all around the world, and were manufactured under license in India, China, and other countries. A lot were sold in latin America in the 80s and 90s (left hand drive BTW), spare parts can be sourced from many of those countries. We had one in the 80s, I learned to drive in it, I still miss it, great memories…

[@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 .

[@zorch16]

Mike keep it going! I found you by watching your flux core welding videos. Funny thing is, I just picked up a Honda acty! Saw that you had kei truck videos also! Love the channel man, I hope you continue it.

[@henke7864]

I prefer 10+ min video. 30+ even okay. It depends on the topic :) Longer videos gives me something to watch while i eat breakfast/lunch/dinner :) And i like the mix of content you put out. Always something that i can learn from your videos :)

[@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.

[@neocerebus]

this was very informational i have been wanting Kei truck or rather a truck but looking for a kei due to my needs aren't that heavy duty and save on mpg with smaller truck, its good that it can be bypassed with air lines as i prefer it over electrical work. Well i thank you for sharing your experiences, have good one.

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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

[@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

[@c2c0rider]

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

[@fredcarlson5775]

Mike keep the format long I like your all content

[@msears101]

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

[@TurboDog73TX]

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

[@_autoverse]

Hey Mike, I enjoyed your video. It was interesting to see your experiences maintaining the Suzuki, many folks forget they were built as cheap work trucks and when imported to the US they’re at least 25 years old. I endeavour to click on your vids when ever I see them, no matter their relevance to me as I enjoy your presentation style. Although I will say, I don’t have notifications on (for any channel), as I find them more annoying than useful. Quality over quantity is always a win, it’s just a shame YT don’t reward that.

[@silverrussell1978]

I truly look forward to your videos and find them very educational. Plz continue bringing your content.

[@psyneurb]

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

[@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!

[@cro-cro]

Mike, I love you and your brothers' chanels. Because of you guys I got an Acty Attack with the locking diff. When people ask me what I'm going to do with it I show them your trucks. I've enjoyed the truck videos and the welding/plasma videos. I'm considering getting into it to make metal parts for my truck. I've got most notifications on my phone off because there is so much noise going on. I always search you and your brother's channel if it doesn't pop up in my feed. Keep up the good work!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! Those Honda’s are great 👍 There’s a lot of things I like more about my brothers Acty then my Suzuki but they both have there own unique qualities. Thanks for supporting out channels man 👍 I hear you about the notifications, I do the same thing, I just check my subscription page to see if there’s anything new posted from the channels I follow. I’m glad you have been enjoying your Attack!

[@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.

[@kmcwhq]

Mike I guess most creators don't seem to realize that clicking the bell USED to enable email notifications of new content to subscribers. Around 5? years ago, YT disabled that feature and thousands of viewers protested to no avail. YT's response was that most subscribers didn't use and didn't care about email notifications.....despite the huge protest of stopping that feature. Not really sure what 'clicking the bell' actually does these days. I see many creators that still say 'click the bell for notification of new content'......but it does not work anymore. I just happened to see this vid thumbnail in the right hand sidebar, no notification and I'm a long term subscriber to your channel. This video was very interesting....'not so good Al'.......weezer 'buddy holly' from the Windows '95 install CD.

[@outbacktrekking3713]

Yup, watched to the end. To true, YT content is a lot of work. Gotta admit, its a little surrreal to watch you channel then see your truck drive by my window! Keep making videos and I'll keep watching.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! Next time I drive it out to work you should stop by and I will take you for a drive 😊👍 Have a great week!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Mike, My channel is way smaller but I have seen the same thing. It started almost exactly when I quit posting a video every Monday. As soon as I started posting on random day every 2-3 weeks, things fell off pretty hard. The die hards still watch but I feel the videos don't land on "home" or "watch next" as much as they used to which is the best way to grow is hitting those new viewers. I'm trying to get things back in order to where I can be more consistent and hopefully that will help. Anyway, great info on the Kei trucks here. I just ran across a Mitsubishi 4wd van out on the trail yesterday in Upper Michigan, those things are so cool!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos man 👍 I had been posting every other Friday for the past 3 years, but it just started to burn me out. I don’t think I can satisfy the algorithm gods of YT anymore with a set schedule 😂 I hope you have been enjoying your summer so far! Glad to hear you have been getting out with your 4x4, those little Kei vans are pretty cool 😊👍

[@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! 😊👍

[@andrewtaylor5421]

Hey Mike, I enjoy your videos. I find them educational and entertaining. I just clicked on the bell and tuned it on. I also prefer the long content as over the short stuff, that’s why I don’t like tick-tok. To me it would make sense that when you subscribe to a channel the bell should default to the on position. ✌️🇨🇦

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Andrew! I really appreciate it 😊

[@MrRoomba2321]

Great video! Thank you for showing the entire process for a lot of the work, this kind of information is hard to come by especially in video format. Stay awesome man!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos 😊

[@oby-1607]

Great. This was the video I didn't know I needed. I too have a Suzuki and follow your channel and don't want your content to disappear. Keep them coming. In fact I got my Suzuki because of watching you. I am way to busy to make videos for KZbin. I think if you went Patreon, I would hook up.

[@stefancvt]

Keep up the good work of making these longer videos. Those 'shorts' are just stupid. Doesn't matter what the topic is, I love longer videos. I turned the bell on. 👍

[@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 😊

[@philipwalker1267]

Great video Mike! I love my 95 carry I don’t coil overs on the front of mine and it makes a big difference on the ride . I have a few videos of it on here . The truck fits my needs as well. And it’s a great conversation piece that for sure. Keep up the good work!

[@philipwalker1267]

Done not don’t lol

[@SQLRYAN]

Hi Mike. Love watching stuff you put on line. Not a big fan of vertical shorts.....they're for people with really short attention span. I want to watch and learn something while entertained. Keep on truckin' buddy.

[@thomaspryor8202]

Hang in there Mike! You do You!

[@michaelm5203]

i check youtube daily bc ive been struggling to see vids that i sub to. genuinely thought something happened to you, and had to search you to find this vid. wild.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking in to search out my videos. Yes YT seemed to just hide my content? I have followed all the guidelines, I don’t us profanity in my videos, I don’t make content about nasty topics, my channel shouldn’t be getting restricted but it sure feels like it is. Thanks for supporting my efforts 😊

[@michaelm5203]

@@Mikefestiva craziest part to me is that I PAY for KZbin premium and have this issue. And I noticed the issue with your channel and outdoorboys (another super family friendly channel based on camping, self reliance, and outdoors. Maybe it’s anti “prep” mentality. Either way, I wish you the best going forward

[@Mikefestiva]

@@michaelm5203 My son and I watch the outdoorboys as well, he really likes that channel.

[@stephenkjr]

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

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man I really appreciate it! 😊👍

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Thank you for the update Mike. I really enjoy the mixed content you provide. I am subscribed but have not clicked the bell which I will do now! It is too bad that there are always games to be played whether one likes it or not. Don't lose heart!

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome, thank you!

[@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!

[@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.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

I ordered a Subaru Sambar from Japan a week ago. It will arrive in August.

[@3bikesfly]

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

[@daveoffroad7396]

Great job explaining things Mike..! I do not yet have one of these vehicles... but I want one..!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 thanks for checking out my new video Dave 😊

[@wakelystephenson7863]

I love these videos, thank you for doing you!

[@AndrewSpencer2]

Great video, I watched all of yours before I bought my Carry. Fram filters have some of the worst filter media you can buy. I used a Wix 51346 on mine, that sucker holds some oil!

[@imthgimpful]

I agree. Fram has a bad rep with true 30 and 40 year techs. Wix, NAPA gold, and Micro gard are some of the best, made in Wix's facility.

[@rt40ish]

For what it’s worth keep doing what you’re doing I’m in the market for a weekender and have my eyes right now set on a Suzuki very similar to the one you have with a locking rear differential option. I plan to use it on my property very similar to what you’re looking what you’re doing and The mechanical stuff you’re sharing is been kind of keenly interesting to me as I would want to work on this thing myself and look to simplify it as much as possible eliminating any and all electronics and your approach using vacuum lines was very interesting. I’m saving this particular video on your channel just because it was just so useful. I also like the other video you did, explaining the size wheels and the pros and cons as I like the looks of the bigger wheel it sounds like it may not be quite as practical. I will be using it in my wooded area, hauling lumber and logs of trees. I cut down so there could be valuing it but in any event or educational and keep doing what you’re doing.