The Ultimate Kei Truck Builds !!

I LOVE KEI CARS and in this video I will go over several kei trucks, car and vans and show you what a little bit of time, money and research can do to these quirky little jdm cars.
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[@squid0301]

In my country they don't really appreciate these trucks, they don't pay attention, but when I see your vids and other kei truck builds, it shifts my perspective every time I see them. Now i want one hahahah as a personal and everyday car.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Im slowly changing the minds of many people lol KEI IS THE WAY!

[@MUSHIN_888]

Same, I will be purchasing one in the next couple months and making videos about it. I also have a vintage motorcycle that revs as high as an f1 car that I will be working with on my channel

[@squid0301]

Let me guess that bike, Honda fireblade 19s model that can rev up to 20k rpm

[@squid0301]

@@MUSHIN_888 I'll wait you post the vids regarding kei trucks

[@jupitercyclops6521]

The beauty that I see in them is their original functionality, reliability, cost & simplicity. Those 4 things aren't taken into consideration in the US auto market. Not anymore. It's not consumer driven. When they do consider those 4 things, it's how to make it worse for the consumer. It's gotta be . There are conspiracy theories and There are conspiracies. There is a difference. (Lately that difference has been around 6mos) That's why we can't import these trucks unless they're a few yrs away from being an antique. Didn't mean to make it all political (then again, that's what it's typically all about)

[@xellisaurusx]

Bro you hit the nail on the head with the “my car is faster” comment. I don’t care how fast a car can go, I care about how much character and identity a vehicle has to reflect the personality of the driver.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Exactly and those "faster" mods are usually the most expensive and start to affect the reliability. Us kei people don't have to worry about that

[@knuckleuprambo]

Tjey both have very strong points

[@lv1543]

these trucks are like the golf cars of trucks, and on farms theyre very useful.

[@nverbeengr8tr771]

​@@lv1543 bro, these b@d@$$ can drive through muddy road on daily basis. Skilled drivers pass through slippery path like it was jaust playing...

[@tacticalwarriorviking5089]

Really like these trucks. If I had the money and was in the market, that lifted grey one is most definitely the way to go.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Good choice!

[@Doc1855]

Grey , Charcoal Grey and Black interiors became popular in the last Millennium. Fresh new, bright, cheerful interior colors Rock ! I LOVE the Red. I had our pickup reupholstered in Red with with black trim and stitching, to match the custom 2 toned paint, which is Factory Silver over Red metallic. It’s a beautiful older pickup.

[@sasaki0009]

7:20 Very cool😍 Even in Japan, I have never seen such a cool Kei truck.

[@Liberty4Ever]

4:20 - You can get a lithium jump box that plugs into the cigarette lighter, quick charges the battery for a couple of minutes and it'll start the WBTF kei truck without removing the body panel to access the battery. It's also not too difficult to mount accessory posts (someplace safe) or add a high current connector that mates to jumper cables. JDM Hawaii is rockin' it. They have a great inventory, from mild to wild!

[@Waybeforethefame]

Form mild to wild is brilliant 😂

[@williamphelan8779]

Anderson Power Poles make the most sense AND, they are not very expensive.

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

Ngl the JDM Hawaii building looks like an old 80s Pizza Hut

[@Waybeforethefame]

It was lol

[@Mizz.Person]

Awesome! My favorite pizza, still!

[@Mizz.Person]

I really lived and needed this video!! So much inspiration. I live in Canada and have a daihatsu hijet, firetruck. This gives me some great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@Waybeforethefame]

That awesome! Kei is the way!

[@Rn93535]

I literally just learned last month that these are relatively cheap to import and I'm saving up now to get an acty or a Suzuki. I'm excited

[@Waybeforethefame]

KEI IS THE WAY! Don’t get an acty everyone has one

[@lainnorcal]

Kei cars seem like a perfect fit for Hawaii.

[@Waybeforethefame]

They really are

[@CosyCottageCamper]

Thanks for showing all the Kei truck mods!! I've just imported a Kei truck from Japan to Australia. I'm super excited to convert my Suzuki Carry into a micro camper on wheels.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Have fun!!!

[@baribari2024]

It is interesting that there are various drive systems such as FR for Carry, MR for Acty, and RR for Sambar.😊

[@Waybeforethefame]

Agreed, and some of the kei cars are 3cyl, 4cyl, DOHC, SOHC, Turbo, Supercharged etc

[@kenshinflyer]

That does it: I'll ditch my plans for a new ATV for a modded Multicab (what we call Kei trucks here in the Philippines). You're giving me ideas!

[@Waybeforethefame]

Forget the ATV get a kei truck!

[@MrFlames73]

Thanks for a nice video / show of these small funny trucks.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Thanks man I love these trucks

[@MrFlames73]

What is the price on standard used truck from Japan. When you import it. @@Waybeforethefame

[@Waybeforethefame]

Ive never imported a truck before but can check online on a couple different sites and get a range@@MrFlames73

[@jamesamber6009]

I love the simplicity, and durability!

[@geestang2662]

On the suzuki kei with the body kit, an easy maybe fix on the battery is to relocate it for easy change. Making a battery box in the bed would be nice maybe🤙🏼

[@JK-ru7re]

I really want 2 of these. One for a work truck and one to build

[@thorben1442]

4:20 - which tire-dimensions are the mudstars? and are they original 4x12 rims or different rims? also got some spacers?

[@NATETHEBEEFYMAN16]

The white bumper really does make a huge difference

[@Waybeforethefame]

THATS WHAT IM SAYING!!

[@Doc1855]

I like that people are making them look so much better, but I need one for a work truck

[@TripleBlack331]

Now we just need some harem pants and phone booths, and we rockin

[@turkey0165]

60 miles an hour top end and a spoiler. I'm laughing my a** off ! 🤣🤣🤣

[@oby-1607]

Totally love all of this. My Suzuki Carry is left hand drive instead of right and extended cab. Its a blast to drive as it is so different than my one ton trucks and 1/2 ton trucks. I really think I have to paint it a hi-vis paint of bright red or yellow so I don't get run over. Is this in Honolulu?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah this in Honolulu

[@newemotionfm]

That bench seat is sick, how did you go about building that?

[@jakattah]

Hey Nick at 20K! Grats man!

[@Waybeforethefame]

Road to 30k now!!

[@Matt_Heebs]

My favorite Kei will always be the Honda Beat.

[@Waybeforethefame]

what about the s660?

[@Matt_Heebs]

@@Waybeforethefame I like it, but like the older stuff more. #1 Beat #2 Autozam AZ-1 #3 Acty Van

[@MV1912]

Need one in my life !!

[@Waybeforethefame]

YOLO

[@williamphelan8779]

You produce awesome videos. Do you still go to the meets at the Bellmore (NY) LIRR parking lot ?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah we stilll do them

[@williamphelan8779]

@@Waybeforethefame Thanks for the reply.

[@ChrisDavis333]

Of the main off the boat trucks, which one is the best? Like which one looks the best, has the most aftermarket support, part availability, reliability, build quality etc? I’m going to be buying one, I have a couple ideas of what I want to do, but I think I want to do a body kit and paint it, I can paint cars myself I have a booth and guns and have experience painting. Which of the main trucks off the boat do you think is the best?

[@Waybeforethefame]

I think kei owners will have answers why each truck is the best. Really comes down to features & what exactly im using it for IMO.

[@DoubleOTEN]

That Was Pozza Hut back in the 80’s

[@brettpeters5777]

I have a hijet currently 15 inch mags lowered with custom orange and gold paint soon to be either a 12a or 13b turbo going in

[@Waybeforethefame]

12a probably easier less computer work

[@andrewgodefroy3271]

Curious if you know any of the below: - Lift kit used - Fabric for upholstery - Where to buy aluminum rack - Type of tires - Type of paint I have the exact same Act coming in and would love to do something similar.

[@Waybeforethefame]

I think JDM hawaii sells some of this, but the Honda ACTY Facebook group will be your best friend

[@noahwilliamson827]

I want those over fenders for my carry they too good

[@Waybeforethefame]

They really transform the truck. He has 1 more kit for sale it’s 3k

[@MadsWorld34]

they are now street legal in Texas so i am back to looking for one. but so far i think i was a sambar with A/C has to have a/c would like but dont have to have low range and a def lock.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Sambars are for sure a crowd favorite

[@MiniTruckMatt]

what the hell that acty sounds awesome

[@Waybeforethefame]

A little tlc goes a LONG way

[@catfishbilly5316]

WHERE DO YOU GUYS GET THOSE SIDE FENDER PIECES THAT ATTATCH TO THE BED TO CLOSE UP THE SIDES???

[@Waybeforethefame]

its part of the BLAX fit

[@wildunicorn707]

which model would be best for transporting a small 400cc bike with a roof tent....overland style, need something ''highway capable'' if it make sens haha

[@Waybeforethefame]

Maybe sambar but those aren’t the best off road, but in all reality the kei trucks are pretty much the same some little Differences in engine location that’s about it

[@hdlim8753]

I want to have one for Left Hand Drive

[@Seven7ails]

Can you ship to California brother?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah ive shipped a car to CA before

[@Seven7ails]

My fault. I can’t have it here 😂unless I have acres of land and drive that that hooptie within it😂

[@maciejnowak666]

damn, these are so badass. Here is another side bonus to a Kei truck, you will sooner get the attention of girls if you drive one of these quirky little cars compared to any number of JDM sports cars guys will be drooling over.

[@Waybeforethefame]

100%

[@kgaventura13]

Any recommendations for insurance? Hagerty is saying $250-290. Trying to look for cheaper options

[@Waybeforethefame]

250 a year?

[@AirdoutRacing]

Where can i get the kit thats on the carry?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Blax japan. JDM Hawaii has one more for sale it’s around 3k for the complete kit

[@jamesamber6009]

This is the future !!! Way better than today's over-priced trucks.

[@Waybeforethefame]

I AGREE!

[@zumezoom9593]

Which brand is the most reliable? Has best torque and horsepower?

[@Waybeforethefame]

None are the most reliable but the fastest kei trucks would be the supercharged Subaru sambar or turbo Suzuki carry ( both are very expensive compared to normal kei trucks)

[@amitkrupal1234]

So cool

[@Waybeforethefame]

🙏🙏

[@j.ramsey8863]

How skinny will I have to get before I buy one?

[@Waybeforethefame]

less than 400 pounds

[@j.ramsey8863]

@@Waybeforethefame One last question for you if you don't mind; Is there a good source for body kits?

[@mr.nobody2160]

Where the horn from

[@Shawn-in-da-Canyon]

I wanna see sompin crazy!

[@Waybeforethefame]

👀

[@samfeldman1508]

Are there any left drive Kei vehicles?

[@Waybeforethefame]

yeah but rare and mostly just trucks and vans in other places than Japan

[@pukanahai9854]

Where do you get the offroad tires? Also on oahu.

[@Waybeforethefame]

They sell them at JDM Hawaii. Hit them up, tell ‘em waybeforethefame sent you

[@jomargervacio]

I used have 1 an izuzu carry 600 cc 4 wheek drive

[@himanshusingh5010]

Me too bra kei love

[@joetucker7392]

I want one

[@AlbertBete-my4ce]

I will choose Kei over EV

[@Waybeforethefame]

Sameeee

[@kyseroutdoors]

having trouble finding wheels for my diahatsu atrai 1996 with 4x110 bolt patern

[@Waybeforethefame]

I have a set for sale in NYC, but your best bet is old Toyota or Mazda wheels. most people do rx7 rims

[@Melicoy]

Use heat on the black faded bumper will bring it back. Dont paint

[@Waybeforethefame]

That doesn’t last long

[@Spotlightexotics]

cant seem to find any body kits for kei trucks any recs?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Depends on the truck

[@Spotlightexotics]

@@Waybeforethefame any website that I can just browse to see options?

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@Spotlightexotics buyee

[@martykauffman]

The horn Hass to be the best feature

[@Waybeforethefame]

🤣🤣

[@hiki_neat315]

Meep meep

[@NunyaBusIness-tl1ev]

I want a fleet of them

[@Waybeforethefame]

Me and you both

[@Waybeforethefame]

You and me both

[@SpecialKeiz]

Where are all the Sambar trucks??

[@Waybeforethefame]

Need You & Ohkei garage to come over here and build one up!!

[@pedromarichal1767]

Buenas amigo donde estas ubicado me puedes enviar la dirección gracias

[@Waybeforethefame]

JDM hawaii

[@pedromarichal1767]

@@Waybeforethefame ok estoy interesado en un truck como esos que precio tienen y como los puedo conseguir yo estoy en Orlando florida gracias

[@joetucker7392]

No I want 2

[@carnut1921]

Where are these trucks you showing at?

[@Waybeforethefame]

jdm hawaii

[@in-e7691]

軽自動車もいいが日本No.1商業車は「TOYOTAプロボックス」です。

[@Waybeforethefame]

PROBOX!!!??

[@jefemuga416]

lets say i walked in to buy one, and I wanted the cheapest one you got. how much are we talking?

[@Waybeforethefame]

if you're main goal is saving money its cheaper in Japan

[@masatakaees]

日本で軽トラといえばスズキでした。

[@Waybeforethefame]

I’m in Japan now and I agree

[@masatakaees]

@@Waybeforethefame ようこそ日本へ　私のおすすめはラーメンです。

[@rezakodomo5148]

build mitsubishi COlt t120ss

[@thetravellingtokers6385]

Yes yes brother 👊🏻 BIG RESPECT from the UK 👍🏻😁👊🏻💚🔥🔥🔥 can I hit you up for a JDM hi sticker please 🙏🏻 I want a JDM sticker for my 2004 hijet Roma home ‘ I’m happy to pay for the postage 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Waybeforethefame]

Appreciate the support from the UK!!

[@alohastate7752]

Anyone ever dropped a motorcycle engine like a hayabusa one in a kei truck?

[@Waybeforethefame]

yeah but it kills everything about it

[@postbreak]

Take the screen protector off that big screen, live your life lol. Already taking risks driving a kei truck.

[@Waybeforethefame]

😂

[@Deepp1993]

You guys ruined the prices in south east Asia

[@Waybeforethefame]

how so

[@Ummo2850]

Can you film the truck not people

[@仁士渡辺]

めちゃくちゃあるやんか？外見は状態が良い。走行距離は多くないようだ。しかし、体型の大きな人では

[@seanmccafferty2197]

I want one in left hand drive

[@Waybeforethefame]

No you don't

[@yl_009]

All your kei car are old model. Suzuki, mazda D.A kei car are the latest model in market using F.I and not carburator..

[@Waybeforethefame]

In America they need to be 25 years old to import

[@yl_009]

@@Waybeforethefame sad reality

[@Falcodrin]

​@@Waybeforethefame99s are fair game now. I have a fuel injected hijet sitting in my driveway.

[@williamphelan8779]

@@Waybeforethefame A little research (VERY little) would have answered that question.

[@kenhoshino5261]

ＶＩＶＩＯ firstest

[@Waybeforethefame]

underrated

[@kenhoshino5261]

ＶＩＶＩＯ ＲＸ−Ｒ ＷＲＣ

[@dnfl-7168]

2 unskippable Sorry dog

[@Waybeforethefame]

Gotta pay the bills bro

[@brento4148]

You use the word "better" a lot. You're talking about your personal preference, which isn't better, it's better to you. There are thousands of stock or restored kei trucks that the owners consider "better" than these that have been modded.

[@Waybeforethefame]

This is one of the funniest comments I've ever read, thank you

[@TTTT-wc2nv]

Toyota Dyna > kei Trucks

[@Waybeforethefame]

too big

[@elbigotesdelatienda]

"Kei"? 😂

[@Waybeforethefame]

kay

[@hayabusayamabuki7325]

日本では、軽トラ盗難事件が多発し、盗難した軽トラがアメリカで販売されています。この中に盗難車が無い事を願っております。又、海外で売れている事で日本国内でも中古車両が少なく、中古車両の値段も高額です。 でも、現在の軽トラ新車は、安全機能や運転サポート機能も満載です✨！ 私有地・私道だけの利用なら新車の軽トラ購入がいいかもですね😊👍✨ 。レストア・手入れして楽しく安全運転で愛用して欲しいですね。 軽トラを愛用して下さり有難う！

[@willieforonda7129]

Kinda cool until you get smashed by a real big truck

[@Waybeforethefame]

The goal is to never get smashed by a big truck regardless of the vehicle your in lol