4x4 KEI TRUCK off road trails and camping in our Honda Acty JDM mini truck
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Our Japanese mini truck is like a UTV / SXS and Jeep combined to make the perfect small JDM off roader. We explore 4wd trails and mountain dirt roads searching for rivers to swim in and a remote camp spot. Our Kei truck is a Honda Acty Attack with ultra low gears and a locking rear differential. It has a 2" lift and 13" Forceum M/T tires.
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Honestly Japan making trucks this small yet capable makes sense. Japan is a super mountainous country with many rural areas while at the same time many of the densest cities and tightest streets in the world.
They are incredible little trucks! Excellent design 👌
And also if the car is too big it gets the ever living fuck taxed out of it
Been looking at these little trucks for a bit now, just love them, want one for a little hunting rig, is yours diesel? Kinda sounds like it, just wondering. Great video and loved the dogs just chillin in the back!!
@jademayer4995
Cool truck. How di you mansge to buy one and get it shipped to the USA or Canada?? This isnt offered by and store or dealer.
@@jean-yvesdurocher8467 there's lots of importers nowadays, a quick "jdm kei truck canada/US" search will show you the way ;) awesome little trucks
As a Japanese, I feel proud when I see big Americans having so much fun using mini trucks.
I hear that there are many people in the United States who enjoy importing used mini trucks from Japan because they have a small engine displacement, low fuel consumption, and even if there is a tax, they are cheap.
Hello! I have always wanted one and the Acty has been one of the best vehicles that I have ever owned. I use it for work around my house, in the forest cutting firewood and for camping. So useful and traction off-road is excellent! Thanks for watching 👍
After over a year of researching these trucks, I just bought my first one (a Honda Acty). It will be our farm call truck for my vet clinic. It should arrive in from Japan in February or March. I am SO excited. And Japan is amazing! Such a beautiful country and a truly amazing place to visit! The people I met there were so kind.
@@nosebot I would love to visit Japan someday! That would be a dream trip for me 👌
There really perfect for ranch work in the Texas hill country. An importer in my small town has a dozen in stock and they are far more useful than a side by side
@@shannonhughes610 i agree, having a heated or AC cab and higher payload is a huge benefit. Definitely a great design 👍
Best advert for those trucks I've seen.
Ha ha they are pretty fun (and useful)! I hope the prices go back down eventually, it’s getting pretty crazy.
Those are some of the chillest yourkies I’ve ever seen 😅 love the truck can’t wait to get one
them peeping around wondering how they were gonna make it was the cutest
Washington really has some beautiful scenery.
It’s a great spot, we can go from the beach to the mountains in about 30 minutes so lots of varied terrain here!
Something like this would be heaven. Just living out of a truck, making your way through the wild, camping wherever you please. I'd probably get sick of it a couple days in, but it seems heavenly.
This is possibly one of my most favorite finds on RUclips. Was just looking up these trucks and didn't expect to find such a wholesome video that reminded me so much of back home & the outdoors. Thank you! 🙌
Thanks for the awesome comment Andre! I should have another Kei truck video up next week. We just built a mini camper and it’s working great. Cheers man! 👍
Andre this comment means a lot to us! That’s exactly what we are going for
That moment at 5:27, I long for lol. That sudden drop off noise. That feeling of an infinite feeling of existence. Gives a fast soothing feeling of comfort and peace. No sound of anything modern, no sirens, no engines, no crowd of street noises. Lol it's amazing.
Yeah I agree! Those mountains are really peaceful and it’s rare to see anyone else back that far. I slept great on the ridge that night, a perfect spot 👍
Awesome video footage!! Real dream, just to be able to explore and go places, and have an awesome partner by your side, and your pets packed up. Really impressive too how the mini truck handled all of that, despite not having much HP. Much love and respect for such cool videos.
Thank you for the great comment! We have had a lot of fun with this little truck, it’s really capable off-road and has been very reliable. 👍
Wow great times! The dogs look happy!
The dogs rarely miss a trip! 😂
Awesome video and I agree with the others that this would truly make anyone a fan of these little trucks. Also what an incredible area to show off the off road capabilities. Cheers!
Dude, you are living your best life. Found you by going down the KEI rabbithole and just really vibed with this vid. Time to deep dive.
Thanks man, welcome to the channel! The goal is to post more videos this year so should have a bunch of Kei content coming up 👌
I love seeing you and Stacy taking the dogs out for a big adventure in a little truck. I've only had my 4WD Hijet for a week and am looking forward to some mods and getting some use out of it. I appreciate all of the effort setting up great shots and then editing the video to take us along.
Thanks for watching and congratulations on your Hijet! A fellow we know has a Hijet Climber that he imported awhile ago, really cool truck. I’m hoping to do a video about his Daihatsu at some point. Cheers! 👍
@@OlympicOverland - My Hijet has the Hi/Lo transfer case but not the locking rear differential that the Climber has. My Hijet got off the boat with a worn out clutch (surprise!) so that needs to be fixed before I can license it and start using it.
I wouldn't mind getting one of these trucks for camping and fishing.
@@hectorgarza6679 they work pretty good. I’ve used mine for all kinds of stuff around my property too, really handy trucks.
@OlympicOverland what the average price on them? I was checking them out and they were closer to 10k, but I don't know if that's the norm or if they're cheaper elsewhere
@ Motorcycle Warehouse in Portland Oregon seems to have the best prices that I have found from a dealer/importer. Sadly the days of $2500-$4500 trucks are gone but that doesn't mean that you cant still find a good deal from a private seller or import your own. There are a few export sites in Japan that have decent prices but you have to wait awhile for shipping and might get a truck with mechanical issues or rust. Its kind of just luck depending on what you get ordering online but sometimes the savings is worth it. Good luck man, personally I wouldn't pay more than $5500 for one.
Andy, thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thanks for watching Paul!
That looked like a heap of fun! That Honda is a very useful tool off-road. Thanks for sharing.
The Acty has been a really fun vehicle, I’ve never regretted buying it! Even hauling firewood or trips to the dump are fun in the Honda! 👍
Rad trip! I rode through that area last summer, just before you set up camp, I saw 4 bears in about 1.5 miles. What a cool way to get around.
The bears seem to really like that area! The biggest black bear that we have seen so far was heading down dirt roads by the Hood Canal, it was huge! 👍
Thanks to your Brother for the link… what a beautiful route. I loved how your 2 Yorkies were acting as spotters (yep, there’s enough room on my side Dad… yep OK on my side too etc!).
New subscriber! Cheers! 👍
Thanks for subscribing! Ha ha the Yorkies are always keeping an eye on things! 😂
These mini trucks are incredible, we have a 2013 Daihatsu Hijet 4x4 in the Dominican Republic where many roads are rocky or pot holed. The truck is super tough and dependable and gets through tight spots, i rarely engage 4x4 but using it means i’ve never got stuck. I’m hoping i can find some aggressive tires here, seen some yokohama super diggers that will fit on without lifting. You’re right about the advantages of being small, a Raptor might be massively capable, but it’s useless if i doesn’t fit through 😂. Good channel. Cheers
Thanks for watching and hello from the U.S.! The Yokohama’s are a great option to use without a lift. I’ve also heard great things about the mini Toyo Open Country tires. Some of these are available through eBay. I’ve been happy with the Forceum MT’s that we have but they require a 13” wheel and a bit of a lift. Cheers! 👍
@@OlympicOverland is the truck you used in the video lifted? I’m looking at getting one of these but I do want more aggressive tires on it so I’m curious how much of a lift I’ll need to do without going overboard. 😂 I really like the look of yours it seems to be just right. 👍🏻
@@teddyapproved I have a 2” lift and 13” Forceum MT08 tires. It’s been a great setup. I wouldn’t go much higher than a 2” lift because the CV angles start to get pretty steep with a bigger lift.
@@OlympicOverland Awesome! Thanks for the knowledge.
Got your best girl with you, dogs in the back. Last weekend was awesome weather here the Pacific Northwet. Going camping in the mountains, awesome. Oh that is a sockeye, Chinook is a king, which is the big one.
Thanks man! Yeah, I don’t know why I kept thinking it was a Chinook? Stacy said she thought it was a sockeye too. I got the trout right 😂
Hell yes! Such a great video! Thank you!!
Thanks Dan! I will keep making them 👍
Great video kids! I enjoy that you took us all along on your journey
Thanks Larry! I posted another Kei truck camping video recently and have another one in the works 👌
@@OlympicOverland Greetings from western Montana where there is still 18" of snow! I'll find one it just be a matter of time! Have you seen MotoCheez youtube channel?
@@turbogrin we have about 12” of snow at my place but it doesn’t stick around long. You guys get snow and it’s around for awhile!
I have seen a few of the videos that he does, it’s a pretty cool community of people with these little Kei trucks 👍
I need to do this with my Carry truck. Awesome video and scenery.
Thanks for watching! The Carry’s are great trucks, my brother has taken his through some gnarly stuff 👌
Nice trip- Have a 1998 ACTY here in NW Wyoming. Great truck!
Nice! Mine is a 1991. It’s a shame Honda has recently discontinued production of the Acty in Japan.
@@OlympicOverland Agreed-
Great video Andy! Looks like fun, I got to get my mini truck out camping with you next time 👍
Haha Stacy at the end was Freezing 🥶 in that water!
Yeah we need to get out on another trip with both trucks soon! Let’s take the mini bikes too.
@@mraaron12341 ha ha yes, we are brothers! Lots of good times hanging out with that guy and some crazy adventures over the years!
@@mraaron12341 Cheers man, thanks for watching!
I love this truck 🛻 i want one when I grow older
They are great trucks! I wish I would’ve bought one years ago 😁
The 4x4 KEI TRUCK looks super nice .😀
Still waiting for those awesome mini bike videos.😁
The mini bike video is next! 👌
Thank you for this video! Your trip looks amazing! I just bought a Honda Acty from Japan. Can’t wait for it to arrive in the Tacoma port around Feb/March.
Thanks for watching and congratulations on your Acty! Kei trucks are awesome and I’m sure you will enjoy it. I should have another trip video posted next week and will be making some snow camping videos as well 👍
I had to wait three excruciating months after purchasing my Hijet for it to arrive in Newport News. I picked it up a little over a week ago. It needs a new clutch so I'm dealing with that while doing piddly little repairs and upgrades. Looking forward to having it on the road. Importing a kei truck is not for the impatient. On the plus side, when your Acty arrives, it'll be almost spring so you can enjoy it. Short winter days and cold weather are keeping me from getting much done on my long Hijet list.
I heard a rumor that the Tacoma port is going to insist that every importer uses an import broker. Too many of you crazy guys showing up for a kei truck? :-)
I just picked up my truck from the port today! It finally got here. And it is SUPER FUN to drive! I was wondering if driving a manual with the stick on the “wrong” side would be difficult and it isn’t!
Very impressive how capable is that mini truck! Even have a real lock diff. Btw, beautiful landscapes!
Thanks! I have lived in this area for a long time and never get tired of the scenery. We are always finding new spots and the mini truck has been great for getting into this tight woods and difficult terrain.
Beautiful country. Looks like fun guys.
Thanks! I’ve been exploring these dirt roads and trails for over 30 years and we are still finding new spots 👍
Your fur babies are digin the adventure toocool❤
Ha ha they never want to miss a trip!
You have excellent off-road skills.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks man!
We need to do a PNW kei truck group trip throufh logging and forestry roads. Imagine a half dozen or so tinybtrucks going where F-150's and Jeeps cannot.
such a cool vehicle! and great video thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I like overland videos, I’m from PA so it’s fun to see local spots. You do a great job on your videos, I hope it can evolve into a full time gig. I have seen your Honda around town.
Thanks man! I’m usually in the Honda or the Dodge so flag me down next time you see me, I’m sure we will cross paths on the dirt roads at some point 👍
Greetings from Forks, Wa 🤘
Cheers bud!
stumbled upon your vid, maaaan i'm living the wrong life. i gotta start doing what you're doing
Mike sent us.I'm glad he did too.Great video.TY for bringing us along.I'll probably never see that area in person and I really like exploring new trails.Happy to Sub,and look forward to watching what you've done,and will do in the future.Happy Trails !
That’s awesome, thanks for watching and subscribing! Mike and his mini truck will more than likely be in the next video 😂
Well...we have a £33k Nissan Navara NP300 ( I think it's called a Frontier over that side of the Atlantic ) but just saw a Wee Honda Acty 4WD for sale with 26000 miles on the clock for £4995 ..I may just sell my old Gen 3 Honda CRV....looks much more fun than the Navara AND a longer bed !! Loved your video 👍👍
You're really making me want one of these
Fun and useful trucks, probably one of my favorite vehicles ever! We are considering picking up a Kei van as well, they are all tempting 😂
Nice vid! Did a motorcycle trip through that same road network, the gated/narrow bit was simple for 2 wheels, but I recognized it immediately! 😂 great problem solving getting the mini truck thru!
Thanks Jeff! Bike’s are definitely a different pace than the Kei trucks on all of those roads and float over everything so good. Ha ha, I thought it was game over when we saw that gate and washout but a little work kept us going! 👍
Love driving that route did it last month
Need to see the mini camper-top build for the mini truck!
I’ve definitely been thinking about that one! I’m hoping to build a simple & light box for the back with a bunk, diesel heater and good insulation. Snow camping! ❄️
The right truck for the job ,!
A fine machine!
Damn that truck is a beast
Amazing video
Thanks for checking it out 👍
Those dogs are impressive 👌 mine would be out and off 🤣
Love the setup she gets it for sure
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love the little Yorkshire terrier i have 5 of them
The Yorkies are great copilots! Todd and Shamus are always out camping with us and rarely miss out on a trip. 👍
@@OlympicOverland nice
Dude, Im loving your channel, great work!!!
Thanks man! I have another trip video that I’m hoping to post this Friday or Saturday so keep an eye out. 👌
Just found your channel and am loving it so far! Thanks for the great content
Welcome to the channel! I am working on 2 new Kei truck camping videos at the moment so should have one ready to post soon.
Sweet rig!
Thanks man 👍
I love these kinds of videos! All the land around me is privately owned so I have yet to find a place to go wheeling in my Carry.
Thanks man! Hopefully you can find some decent trails around your area eventually. I will keep the videos going 👌
Cool video I love the Acty, but get some body harnesses for those pups. Those neck collars are going to be full nooses if you hit a bump.
Thanks for watching Nicholas! I agree, harnesses are a better solution for sure. When I have had to use a standard leash we keep them tethered to the window rack at a length short enough to not allow them to fall over the bed rails but a harness is ideal. 👍
凄い
軽トラックをそんなにワイルドに使ってもらって嬉しい
私もアウトドア 楽しんでます
軽トラはタイヤこそ小径だが車体サイズとパワーはWWW2で重宝されたウィリスMBとほぼ同じで車重はむしろ軽い。だからラフロードの走破性が抜群なのをほとんどのアメリカ人は知らない。
It makes an excellent off-road truck and definitely fits through the trails nicely! I’ve always liked the old Jeeps. The Acty has great visibility in the cab as well, such a great machine! 👌
Great production on that video! I’m looking for an Acty on the East Coast currently…
Thanks man! Good luck on your Acty search, I’m sure you will find a good one. We are lucky on the east and west coast because of all of the shipping ports, lots of trucks and much easier access 👌
u got some cute watchers at the back! we have a lot of these kei truck in the Philippines converted to Left Hand drive since phillipines prohibits the use of right hand drive steering and also some of them used as business truck hauling some goods
Left hand drive converted Kei trucks are pretty rare here in the U.S. and are usually from very small batches ordered as runabouts for the military or government use. Many are rebranded as Cushman’s & have a reduced top speed. I would love to visit the Philippines some day! I just watched some of your drone videos and the landscape looks beautiful.
@@OlympicOverland i see! thanks for dropping by my channel! the kei cars here are manually converted . the parts are still the same.
You can check this link if you want to see how they do it:
ruclips.net/video/i_uToxbFUZY/видео.html&pp=ygUebXVsdGljYWIgZGFzaGJvYXJkIGNvbnZlcnNpb24g
disclaimer: might not be in english language.
@@mikesaerial thank you! 👍
Great adventure!
Thanks Dan!
I want one of these so bad
Joyful to watch U ppl and puppies, my dream car and amazing nature. But did the lady had to stand in the mud to get the shot of Honda passing through? :D
Thank you! Stacy is the best camerawoman ever and is always ready to get the shot, even if it means getting muddy 😁! She is also a great stunt driver 👍
I'm just waiting to see one of these on tons and 4 link front and rear with 44s😂..... don't forget the turbo ls 6.0l
@@SunCityOffroadRecovery I’m sure it will happen! I have seen a few wild builds over here years but the best suspension work was done by a company in Japan that was building linked trucks with ridiculous articulation, the kits must have been expensive but it turned them into serious mini crawlers.
アクティ最強の軽トラックですよ！
It’s my favorite light truck! Very balanced and great off road 👍
Excellent driving. I can tell this is not your first rodeo
Thanks Don! We definitely spend a lot of time off-road and the little Acty has been great for exploring 👍
WA is so hard to beat in the summer
I try to enjoy the summer here as much as possible, as gnarly as the rainy season gets we still try to enjoy that too! 😂👍
軽トラを友達に選んでくれてありがとう〜😊
New pup!
Winnie, the newest Olympic Overland crew member
KEI IS THE WAY!!!!!
Ha ha yes! You have been putting some miles on yours, that Jimny is sweet too. I’ve been looking at the mini Pajero’s and Jimny’s lately but need to find one with a rear diff lock. So many cool machines out there! 👍
Well you just convinced me to get one of these trucks
They are a lot of fun and really useful! Test drive a few different models if you can, they are all pretty good but definitely have a different feel through the range pf manufacturers. If you are planning on using it off-road often then I would recommend trying to find one with a locking rear differential as well. Good luck! 👍
The benefit of a locking differential is that one wheel can continue to rotate when the other is suspended?
@@shivesja hi Janelle, yes with the diff lock on, both rear wheels have direct power. On a standard open differential if a wheel lifts or loses traction it will just spin and stop power delivery to the opposite wheel.
さすがに農道のポルシェ~活躍中～👋👋💪💪💪ok
Yes! 👍
Ultimate off road viewing, it was very nice looking the off roading mud, water, rocks.ect. What size are the tires? Are they the regular rims 12 inch?
As I reside in Port Orchard (South of Bremerton), I am possibly looking into purchasing either a HONDA ACTY ATTACK, or a MAZDA SCRUM (Built by Daihatsu I beleive).
Have you heard from anyone with a SCRUM regarding it's "Performance/Reliability"?
Minimal Highway use is intended, but the Utility and Practicality (Yard Waste removal, gravel and Dump Runs) is prime for me...
Hi, the Acty is great and ours has been really useful. The SDX version has a 5 speed vs the Attacks lower gearing and 4 speed but you get a rear locking differential on the Attack model. The Mazda Scrum is a great truck too and I’m pretty sure it’s built by Suzuki so it’s basically a Carry. My brother owns a Suzuki Carry and really likes it. They are both very good trucks, I would recommend driving them both and choosing the one that feels best to you, get one with a locking diff if you will be using it off-road often. 👍
A couple of suggestions in looking for a Kei class truck. Get dump, or scissors lift-dump version. It is lots easier to work on, because you tip, the bed and remove one plate, and you have full, unobstructed access to the engine and transmission.
Look for one with a locking rear axle. It is not a feature all of them have.
I highly recommend not looking at the Scrum, because it is far easier to find parts for it’s brother, the Suzuki Carry if you need them. There weren’t that many Scrums in Japan, and even less get imported. So, they are hard to get parts for.
The Hondas and Subarus have some parts interchangeability with smaller cars which were imported, and you can sometimes use the car parts on the Hondas and Subies.
I like my Hijet, and i bought it not because I think the Hijets are superior, but becasue I found one with all the options I wanted, sooner than I found any other minitruck.. I definitely wanted the dump bed and was looking for a dumper, when the “pick tipper” showed up an w web page of a Japanese company which generally sells shipping containers of eight truck to dealers. I emailed them, and asked for contact information to who in the US was getting it. We emailed back and forth for a few weeks until it actually made it off the ship, and he got the container. Two weeks later the truck was delivered to my driveway.
@@randallthomas5207 great advice, I totally agree on the dump bed. It makes servicing the engine and transmission a piece of cake. The diff lock was a key option for me as well
Look at this might help you!
www.classicjapaneseimports.com/
KEI TRUCK KITED FOR OFFROADING WOULD BE SICK
Yeah, we are working on some small campers at the moment but they do great off-road. The locking rear diff and low gearing on the Attack model are nice 👌
Do you have maps for these forestry roads or do you just know them from experience? I am hoping to learn more about the forestry roads in NW GA where I live when I get my Kei truck in a few months. Enjoy you and your brother's videos.
@@vedaruiz7601 I mostly use an atlas or just go for a drive and explore. Google earth is nice to use the satellite imagery as well. Benchmark makes my favorite atlas, it has the best and most accurate backroads/logging road details and is set up to be quick for referencing. They make good ones for a lot of states but I use the Washington and Oregon ones the most.
Wonder how many times those little dogs get bounced out of the back onto the trail.
Think my next truck is going to be one of these. Trucks in NA are so unaffordable now.
Seems like a small lift 2-3 " and a little more aggressive and taller tire would be awesome on that truck . Less worry about small rocks better ground clearence and a little approach angle,
Yes, my 2” lift and 14” MT tires made a big difference. If you lift more than 2” the CV shaft angle can get a little too steep .
Wow. So you are Mike's brother, cool, that's now I found you. Happy I did. You guys are cool ready. I wish you were my neighbor man . 2 great DUDES man love your videos, too . Love when Mike builds things in the shop cooooool shop cool builder . I'm just getting to know you I will definitely by or new great 👍 Viewer man . Keep up your great work and fun
I've been there, my friend.
Man, do you 2 guys look alike . Ps. You're better looking, man . LOL ❤️
😂Ha ha thanks! I have a bunch of videos on the way, glad you are enjoying the channel. Cheers man!
very cool!
Thanks Jeff 👍
Watching this from BC, Canada while searching for a Samba to import 😄, can you tell me what you did to your Honda to make it more capable off-road? Awesome video!
Kind of hope there is some trouble for crossing the barricade and the locked gate. If everyone did that, the roads would be undesirable. So good for you!
A very useful adult toy
I don’t know where you’re at, but sign me up !
Ha ha nice! 👍
Subscribed!!
Thanks Jared! 👍
Did you do anything special besides put some off road tires on it? I have mine coming in soon and want to do off roading like this to go camping.
You’re trespassing 😂😂😂
Apparently the attack is pretty rare here in Australia. Lookin at a sambar but they dont have a diff lock. Do you know if there are any good after market toppers for the tray, even if its just canvas or something? It'd be pretty easy chuckin a mattress in the back! I even though about getting one of the lifter vans and to be able to sleep in the sky :D
no sweeter music than feminine laughter
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Did you need the lift for the new tires? I've seen them for sale at 165/80r13. I'm running 13s on my Attack already, 155/80r13 street tires, but no lift. Are they that much bigger? Also, love the shots. My wife and I were out in Sequim, Port Angeles, and Ruby Beach last year. Love it out there.
Hi Dave, I put the lift on before mounting the tires so never ran them with my Attack at stock height. I don’t think you would have any issues in the back but up front might rub slightly? The diameter of the Forceum MT08’s is really close to 23” so hopefully that helps. The best price that I’ve found the Forceum tires so far is on eBay. Let me know if you have any other questions but they are a great tire with stout sidewall and off-road traction is really good.
Risky taking those mini dogs out where eagles, owls, or hawks can scoop them up.
Great video! I too have an attack and love it. What muffler are you running? Do you like the sound or is it too obnoxious? My muffler has a baffle rattle so I need to replace mine. Love the videos…keep them coming.
The Attack’s are awesome! In this video I still have the stock exhaust but in the last 2 videos I’ve posted I am using the Wiruswin stainless Acty exhaust. I bought mine from AllthingzJDM because he buys a batch occasionally and ships them from Japan. I’ve also seen them on eBay from time to time. They are about $300 with shipping but it’s made in Japan and welds/quality are very nice. It’s loud but comes with a diffuser that I recently added and that is great for daily driving. The exhaust flange is thicker than stock so I drilled the original studs out and replaced with longer stainless hardware. I think some people just run it with only a few threads holding on the stock studs but I didn’t trust it. Maybe some Acty’s have longer exhaust studs? There is also a air intake heat tube that that comes off of the stock exhaust. Some people say it’s to help with carb icing issues but I just connected both ends together with silicone tube and haven’t had any problems, I’ve also never heard of anyone else running an aftermarket exhaust on the Acty having intake icing issues either. I will probably do a walk around video of the truck soon and can include the exhaust in that video for you. Cheers man and thanks for watching!
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think I saw a straight axle " no pumpkin" in the rear at 0.35 seconds and around 2 min 25 second's.
So the Acty has independent suspension all the way around but it has a large rear suspension bar across the back that ties everything in at the leaf springs and in the right situations can look just like a straight axle. It’s an interesting setup and I will probably show it in a walk around video about the truck sometime. My brother Mike’s Suzuki Carry has a straight axle. These trucks are sprung pretty stiff so it’s hard to tell if either one actually rides better than the other but the Honda is mid engine so maybe that helps a little 😂
No issues with the engine being so low and the water crossings? Didn't appear to be.
COOL 👍
Thanks for watching! 👌
Just curious as to what your tire and wheel setup? Do you have a lift and if not what wheels and do you have and offsets etc? any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the video. Im putting one of those trucks back together now, complete engine rebuild etc, I have a dihatsu S83 P. Could you tell me what type, make , size those tires your running on that truck. Ive been looking for a set of all terrains. I wont be lifting this truck or using atv tires etc, because I dont want to loose any bed capacity. also, you must retain a street tire for you to drive on the road in my area. Truck will be used for mostly farm work. any info you could give me is appreciated. Thanks
Hi, the tires I am using are the 165/80R13 Forceum M/T 08 they are an 8 ply tire with a really strong sidewall. It is a load range D so can handle a decent amount of weight. I have been really happy with these tires and will definitely buy another set when these wear out. You will probably have to find a set of 13” wheels for your truck, I believe most of the Daihatsu’s run a 4x110 bolt pattern but you should double check that. I have another video up that shows my wheels and lift kit in a bit more detail so have a look at that as well. If you decide to stick with a 12” stock size wheel check out the Yokohama Super Digger and the Toyo Open Country, there are a few sellers on eBay that have them ( & the 13” Forceum tire) and they are a good option with a nice tread pattern. I believe the prices will range from about $400-$500 for a set. 👍
@@OlympicOverland thanks so much for the info. the s 83 I have is a 94 model, high side dump truck. Its unique. A guy around here made a go at selling kei trucks, it didnt last, the one I have was sitting at the back of the lot and had been parked for years. I got several stories about what happened to it, none the truth, But after diagnosis I found out that the timing belt had broken and clashed the valves. He had put another belt on and buttoned it up thinking that it would run. So after discounting the lies, and no compression, a leak down test confirmed the valves were clashed. Im glad it broke on him, cause he didnt have a chance to trash the thing. I pulled the engine and did a total rebuild, Wasnt too bad, have a friend in Tokyo who sent me parts. I plan on using it for my small farm, trips for manure, feed etc, and fun, thx
@@madthewirdo4236 nice work man! After going through the motor I’m sure it will be around for a long time. The dump beds are nice!
How is it traveling with the dogs? Harness them in the bed?
I found a channel called keyfarm and that guy has a predator engine in a Toyota pickup that does 36 mph. I thought about you when I saw it, because if your little truck engine ever dies maybe you can have one put in
It’s pretty cool seeing the different Predator motor re power projects that people do. If you can get the gearing correct those little motors work pretty good!
And these vehicles are how old? Still performing!
Should be at least 25 years old.
like the channel. Have you replaced the coil overs in the mini truck with after market?
Hard to find something that might fit my 1994 daihatsu Hijet van.
I haven’t replaced my front springs yet but will probably order a set soon. Possibly going with a slightly longer set of rear shocks as well. I think Smokey Mountain Imports in Tennessee may have springs that will fit your Daihatsu so might be worth checking with them. Thanks for watching!