Suzuki Carry Mini Truck, Cold Weather Start and Heater Test. Plus, Mini Truck Stereo!

We get asked all the time how these Japanese Kei Mini Trucks start in the cold and how the heaters work. This video hopes to show both as we test out this Suzuki Carry DA63T at frigid temperatures below -20 degrees!
We have dozens of other videos on our channel covering various topics of Japanese Mini Trucks or "Kei" Trucks. Whether you are looking to import or purchase a Suzuki Carry or you already own a Daihatsu Hijet, There is sure to be a video to interest you!
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[@martinneps9387]

Do you find me strucks always right hand drive or is there some left hand drive ones please comment back I'd like to put a little plow on one of these Let me know

[@leostgeorge2080]

I moved to the Philippines a few years back and just purchased one of these Carry's about a month ago. We purchased some property high up in the mountains where there are no roads and these little trucks go just about any place. I couldn't get up the mountain with my Toyota suv. But this little thing just climbs. Even in the mud! It's stock right now but soon lift kit, wheels and a winch.

[@rejeanguindon5012]

I use to have a suzuki forsa back in the day (1988). I had trouble starting it in -20 and lower temperatures, it just wouldn't turn over fast enough. But then I bought a battery blanket, which plugs in like a block heater. No more problems starting in cold weather ever again!

[@NOTAFULLUN]

My father. In law had one of them in the uk. He used it for delivering milk. I remember once filling it with milk crates and then having a puncture on a dark farm track. No lights 4 am. I had to take the full load off to change the tyre then re-load it as the jack was too small to lift with load. Those trucks can take a lot of stick. We used to fill it to the top of the cab with milk on a Saturday when we doubled up. He didn’t deliver Sunday. Look after it and it will last a long time.

[@hoilst]

You know what? The lighting in this video is fantastic.

[@randynolan3096]

snow will do that haha

[@davidkastin4240]

Love this little truck. You did a fantastic job on it.

[@naumanahmadtariq8717]

What a beauty. Ideal for fishing and hunting trips

[@markpinther9296]

Great video. Constructively, the stereo being on distracts from what buyers want to see and hear. I never even power up the radio when test driving used vehicles.

[@favian59]

This little rig is badass!!

[@AT_motors]

Very cool. Would love to see the 4x4 in action

[@4sonsoffroad]

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[@Sig721Tau]

I really like your mini stereo and the oil pan heater.

[@4sonsoffroad]

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[@veulmet]

is that a 6 volt or 12 volt radio?

[@4sonsoffroad]

12

[@veulmet]

thanks didn't know what system this kind of truck has.

[@JerryVHall]

what a great little truck for the farm

[@mack_titan]

battery sits outside...perhaps a battery heat wrap helps a ton.

[@getprobed838]

is it safe sitting out like that? wont it get soaking wet?

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey There nice trucks. When I was in the Dominican Republic I was tempted having one shipped to my residence.

[@luisarashirovideo]

man this truck looks so cute

[@shanecallaghan6841]

Beautiful truck 👍😉

[@gregahrens8220]

They make battery warming “blankets” that help out a bunch too.

[@Frits0477]

I realy love these things.

[@Frits0477]

Why is my reaction marked?

[@eduardotejeda]

Cool little machine.

[@TejasToolMan]

I gotta have one of these!

[@cr6925]

Love it !

[@masaharumaruyama6821]

グレードアップのセンスが素晴らしい。シンプルですっきり。 必要最小限のグレードアップがかえって好感がもてる良い車になっている。

[@280zGaitan]

Can you translate it to English 😀

[@Sepulchrave88]

@@280zGaitan "the sense of upgrading is wonderful. Simple and uncluttered. The minimum necessary upgrade has become a good car that can be liked rather"

[@richardm1631]

Cute little truck you got

[@AJ-qn6gd]

Wow a Minimog ! Cool..

[@frederickhansen7108]

Nice little 🚚!

[@jeffreygarcia145]

Literally you can see it anywhere in a southern part of the Philippines, its like the people's car.😃

[@rrich52806]

Cute... I want one

[@jp7489]

Nice truck👍

[@craighenry7915]

Sweet little truck.

[@nadeemrafique1661]

i drive this mini Suzuki 🚚 in pakistan right ✋ i love this thank you for sharing brother bless you 👍 NY

[@802louis]

Very nice cool looking truck

[@billiondollardan]

You guys live way the heck up there! Jeez

[@user-qb4hi3ct8e]

I am also riding on the SUZUKI mini truck. Headlights become clear if polished with a fine compound.

[@biglakebulliesadamg.8715]

Cool truckster, right there

[@jazzsison9175]

Nice mini truck

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

How long do these have to run before putting out decent amount of heat? And does the larger dia. tires hurt performance very much? Thanks I really like your video.....

[@Adiscretefirm]

That little stereo with built-in speakers would be awesome in a cab tractor or skid steer, although I imagine most PTO attachments would drown it out.

[@dynocompe]

yes useless, sound quality is crap

[@XXLAUTAROXX]

how that wheels compare to originals in fuel millage ?

[@nsx2911]

Japanese mini trucks are said to be the strongest on snowy roads.

[@shawnnelson6146]

I get quite the amp draw with defroster going and headlights, sometimes at stopsigns it will squeal the alternator belt.

[@siegfriederich8161]

love this mini trucks , i have difficulty finding one in germany ..

[@user-fy7gt6ev5u]

I want one!

[@powerbeyondlimits8383]

upon installing of ATV tire sir (25/8/12)? only the shock absorber did you replaced? or do you have video for the installation. thanks

[@jessebrown1400]

Greetings from Calgary! Nice little town there, I will have to stop by one day and offer you beer and steak sandwiches.

[@4sonsoffroad]

I'll take you up on that for sure. Haha

[@keneisner7363]

Is that stereo still available? Will it fit a Honda Acty Van?

[@MrHaggy07]

Damm would like to get one in South Africa

[@supertommybb]

Like those bumpers, do you know anyone that sells bumpers for newer Suzuki Carry trucks?

[@jamest1148]

American are looking at that thinking "yeah, but what about during the summer?" Canadians are reading this and thinking "What are you talking about? This is summer!"

[@TheXanUser]

Absolutely insane in a global economy that i can't just go down to my local dealer and buy the base model truck.

[@luisvilla799]

Believe or not if these things sold in USA the full size pick ups wouldn't sell

[@TheXanUser]

@@luisvilla799that's really what free market should mean.

[@MrSGL21]

you mean click on buy at amazon and it gets delivered 2 days later.

[@TheXanUser]

@@MrSGL21 Linky?>

[@MrSGL21]

@@TheXanUser we all wish.

[@wildhaggis6326]

Ahhh so cute

[@danielveliz8667]

Son bonitos. Para trabajar en el campo en Chile sobre todo en parcelas, es una lástima que a nuestro país Chile Sudamérica no lleguen este tipo de vehículos versátiles utilitarios.

[@jamesmason7124]

I just found your channel, do you only do the Suzuki or do you do all kinds trucks because I like the Subaru's

[@georgecoffman377]

Do these engines have the option to install a temp and oil pressure gauges???

[@jasonnorthcutt4008]

I live in Tennessee. I would love to have one of these little trucks with a dump bed and a differential lock. I'm very curious about price.

[@guy_incognito7538]

Another dude payed 5k for one 25 years old and 4x4 with 4hi+4lo+diff lock+dump bed with 30 thousand kilometers

[@frankcastle8090]

guy_incognito if that’s the delivered price. Not bad if imported.

[@0xsergy]

@@frankcastle8090 that was from a dealer. i imagine you could save a few grand if you get a few people together to fill up a shipping container with these. from the japanese sites i've looked at you could get them starting at around 2-3k usd.

[@user-qx1pc3pt1d]

in which country it has been recorded? will he live in -50 degrees in Yakutia? what do u think? Thank you!

[@fdzl21007]

i want one!!

[@jayjayjay4788]

You're quite happy with the stereo, aren't you? Good buy and good video.

[@4sonsoffroad]

We get lots of questions about them and I didn't think it was worth doing a video just for the stereo 😉

[@jayjayjay4788]

@@4sonsoffroad yeah riiiiiiiiiiiiiight :P ;) Excellent minitruck,btw. Congrats.

[@abelq8008]

I think it's really cool so you don't have to run wires and install speakers, but it's more ergonomic and permanent than just using a bluetooth speaker.

[@genius-no5sl]

Badass

[@lookingthroughice7843]

The temp inside the cab is 18c which is 66f. To convert Celsius to Fehrenheit just times 18c x2 = 36c +30c= 66

[@adamadams6740]

Just found this channel cool deal! I’ve always wanted one of these type trucks as an off road dick around.i subscribe to a couple places that import Japanese vehicles thanx for the info! Are those ATV/UTV rims and tires,? Look same as my RZR?ok they are should have watched video before asking my bad

[@bullrambler]

You mentioned the new springs, rim size, tire width - but did not mention the tire size or height of the tire...?

[@asunciongabule1684]

Sir can i ask what certain degrees the fan start to run

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

Niiice

[@djsonfire0001]

Nice stereo crappy music...good looking truck! Nice work!

[@Brad_Jenkins]

Do they make this with left hand drive?

[@erinsonduran6663]

Hello, I just got a 1999 Kia Metro Towner which is the same as the Hijet and I want to put new tires and rims. Can you share the link where you got them and information of what I need to buy ? Does golf cart rims fit? I see very nice ones on Amazon and ebay but don't know if the bolts pattern are the same. Thank you in advance for you help.

[@barneyeckert9702]

Do they come in left side steering???

[@stiiify9603]

It is ok to remove it's thermostat? DB52T model?

[@GPMAX01]

What is the wheel tire set up? Looks like golf kart set up?

[@headswap25]

where can i get the lift on this?

[@MrChaingang1]

Any info on how or if you can get this street legal, Florida usa

[@aokspage]

I want one

[@shuminoheya]

かっこいいね☆

[@eugenecourtney1778]

Do you sell windshields i need one for my 2002 Suzuki Carry 4x4? A rock popped from a truck in front of me a cracked mine bad!? I'm in the states Arkansas. Likely bumpers and a stereo also.

[@Stu650Zuk]

All it needs is a good heavy duty winch up front...Plow snow, be able to pull yourself out of a bad spot etc..I look at it as a street legal, warm, utility SXS.

[@Joesolo13]

Basically what it is. A lot of people would buy these if they were more available.

[@augustusgloop9330]

Are these hard to find parts for?

[@rx11000]

How many decibels inside the cab at full speed?

[@kanibis420]

im looking to get a diesel mini .

[@jesseteick891]

I have set of the reaper tire on my Mitsubishi. They work awesome! I'm wondering where you got the bed liner?

[@4sonsoffroad]

Definitely one of our favorite tires. The Bed mat was original from Japan. You may be able to go by your local Farm supply store and see if they have some stall mats that might work

[@sqmotorsports9230]

I do a spray liner on the ones I resell, including the headache rack. Looks good and doesn't interfere with the hood opening.

[@benjimenfranklin7650]

Interesting. I have seen older ones for as little as 5000 dollars. Would be great for work around the farm and getting feed and fertilizer . Maybe even go to the grocery store.

[@mikewest712]

not long ago these could be had for 2000 us dollars, in rough shape mind you.

[@benjimenfranklin7650]

@@mikewest712 With the research I have done on them I don't believe I will be getting one. They are really quite dangerous. It would work well on a farm but I wouldn't use on the highway.

[@coltonjacobs5383]

Benjimen Franklin yeah I would just use one as I would a SXS but without paying so much and having a cab

[@Steph_7d7]

Are these a bad daily driver if you dont need to use the highway

[@nikosnikoy6661]

very good tryk

[@stevenp3176]

Interesting little radio. I’d imagine with a 1500lb or so curb weight and no engine over the front wheels it probably is still pretty easy to turn the wheel without power steering. Looking at getting a mini truck only down side is I have to get a 25 year or older model to register in the US.

[@4sonsoffroad]

They steer super easy without power steering. With power steering you can turn the wheel with 1 finger

[@sqmotorsports9230]

I have a 94 with manual steering and it's not an issue at all

[@dizzlerizzle2775]

no difflock on this model?

[@barrybend7189]

For parts availability what's the best engine to swap in this minitruck?

[@edshultz9760]

5.9l 12v commons diesel.

[@motleygarage420]

i want one

[@CanadianParamedic]

One day.

[@maxgeorge8746]

Great video. Would the heater work a little better if you had the selector in recirc mode instead of fresh air in?

[@4sonsoffroad]

For sure that would make it hotter for sure. +18c doest sound like much but when your dressed for -30 it's too hot!

[@colind9638]

Only had the fan at setting 1 too- I’m sure it would be warmer if the fan was running faster

[@countryside8122]

Reminds me of tractor tires.

[@jasoncook855]

How much money do these set someone back to buy a good used one. I would prefer one of these over a side by side any day nice mods done to it big props to you.

[@4sonsoffroad]

it really depends on the details but this specific on was in the $11K US range with everything

[@Sig721Tau]

@@4sonsoffroad *one

[@PracticalTacticalSheepDog]

@@4sonsoffroad they go for around $5,500 in Virginia, $7,000 for a 4x4 with new tires and a lift...

[@dynocompe]

not a 2003 Practical

[@PracticalTacticalSheepDog]

@@dynocompe there is an importer less than an hour from my home. He has everything from late 80's all the way up too 07 suzuki's .... year doesnt seem to make much difference in price. His stock pricing varries by features like heat and A/C, mileage or 2x4 vs 4x4 ....

[@BacktotheBasics101]

Kind of mileage do those little pick ups make?

[@sqmotorsports9230]

My 94 (carbureted, 4 sp trans) gets upper 30s mpg, but I also tend to drive it wide open. Go easy on the pedal and I'd say low 40s easy.

[@martinneps9387]

How hard are these to get be a left hand driven please comment back thank you very much

[@cjjenson8212]

Impossible. They are only exported to the US thru canada. Never intended to be shipped new outside the orient area. Times change🤪

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

sad i really want one after seeing a few vids but im almost positive i can't drive it cool little tool tho

[@HighMaintenancePS]

To tall Friedrich?

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

@@HighMaintenancePS I'm 6'4 380

[@oldmanriverrimington3442]

Can you get them with left side driver?

[@camshaftshaft2711]

old man river rimington nope right hand only

[@googlepixel9pro]

Such a cool truck. How long is the bed?

[@Notius]

1.66m x 2.56m

[@stephenkillin9730]

...i want one

[@panayiotiskrokodeilos5935]

Can we fit a jimny gearbox because I'm having problems with mine i have the 6.5 Suzuki carry

[@edshultz9760]

Dynamite

[@edshultz9760]

Lol just kidding. I wish you luck on that.

[@ryandaugherty135]

Is it for sale

[@arkthefennecfox2366]

Whats up mini truck

[@EcSsAwS]

I MUST have that radio When can I find one

[@4sonsoffroad]

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