I appreciate that you're showing that you tow a trailer in addition to off-roading. I was hesitant to lift my Ridgeline since I started towing but damn it looks like you can do it all.👍
Dude this is exactly what I needed. Thanks! I appreciate you emailing me about those Flatout options. I’m saving this email for future reference. It will make it easier to do my upgrades if different stages with this. As always, you are the man.
I purchased the 2023 Ridgeline RTL-E about a month ago. Was set on the Tacoma....for years...and made the mistake of checking out the Ridgeline. Lol...far better daily truck. This said, I camp, ruck, and am an ironman. I am outdoors as much as I can be...usually mountains. I want to outfit my Ridgeline with some trail basics. This is a great video, but, cannot find a good overlanding style bed rack that does not require drilling, etc. my bed. What are the bed rack options for a Gen 2 Ridgeline.
Have you installed any Auxiliary Isolated Batteries in your Ridgeline. Before I start ordering stuff. And cutting wires. How much extra power is available from the stock electrical system, before things start burning out and catching on fire 🔥 ?
Randy! with the mentioned increase tire size and 1.5" front lift, whats the new ground clearance and what is it that sits the lowest on the under carriage?
My mods: 1) Traxda 2" Lift kit (2" real inches of ground clearance. This will impact gas mileage at speeds over 65) 2) Tires: Nokian Outpost AT (as quiet as the stock road tires, handle great in the snow/3-peak - See Tyre Reviews recent review - he's putting them on his own truck. This adds another 1/2" - there is a tiny bit of rub at full lock in reverse/ the tires are 1" larger than stock. these tires don't seem to affect gas mileage)
Do you do anything for trans over heating. my 2017 would over heat pulling my UTV on a 6x12 trailer. I was driving in mid day traffic for hours and it just gave up and over heated. had to wait 40 mins for things to cool off then could drive slower and did not have any issues. Honda reset the ecu and said nothing was wrong. to me it needs a trans cooler. Let me know your thoughts as well.,
I followed your recommendation for the Nitto tires, but my tire shop had no idea what air pressure would be best for the street and off road. What is your suggestion?
Hi, Randy. Your rear spring rate is 600lbs/in. What spring rate do you use in the front? Do you consider using a higher spring rate that comes with the GR plus kit (I think it's 400lbs/in)
@@CampingRandy Thanks, Randy. My kit came with 400 in the front and 500 in the rear (w/ the rear overload option). Good thing I haven't gotten it installed yet. I ordered the 500 for the front & 600 for the rear, and probably will try to work on it myself. The shops around here wanted more than $1500 for installation of the Flat out kit and SPC rear adjustable ball joint and alignment, so I am going to try to work on it myself. How is your set up with the additional HRG kit working out for you? Btw, thanks for your no-nonsense transmission fluid change video, I changed my transmission fluid a few weeks ago
That put you at 31”. You will rub a bit, but should only be on the plastic. If to bad, you can swap the two hex head bolts for rounded torx, behind the plastic on firewall.
@CampingRandy Thanks for the reply. I have the 2021 model, I will be adding the fender flares, and the traxda 2in lift kit soon. I don't mind a slight rub as long as it's just plastic. Hopefully the 275/60/r18 will be flush with the fender flares without wheel spacer. I'm using the black hpd rims.
Sounds great. Make sure to check out our 2.5” lift with subframe drop. Your CV AXLES will thank you. campingrandy.com/products/HRG-2-5%E2%80%9D-LIFT-KIT-2016-2023-Honda-Ridgeline-Passport-Pilot-Developed-with-CampingRandy-p440876296
Thanks for the torx head recommendation. I’m having a 2” traxda and BFG Trail Terrain 255/65/r18 put on my new trailsport this week and I’m worried if it will fit at 31”. I’m hoping the narrower 255 won’t rub. It will be snow driving mostly in Tahoe winters. Everything I read says 265/60/r18 is max. Fingers crossed
I have a 2012 Honda Ridgeline what is the max tire size a can fit on my Ridgeline with a 1.5 inch lift with the rake still in the back because it’s a work truck.
I apologize in advance, but I don't quite understand whether in the second level the height at the front or at the back is increased by one inch. Tnkyu
hi i just want to ask if i buy the flatout suspension gr lite for 2019 honda pilot do i still need the hgr lift? and does 2" front and 2" rear will fit a 255/70/17? thank you so much
Don’t waste your money on modding your Ridgeline. Buy a Gladiator Mojave and you’ll have a much more capable vehicle in its stock form. You’ll regret it if you do. I own a Ridgeline so I am not a troll or as this guy calls people ‘haters’ (what is he 12?).
@@CampingRandy what it possibly can do and what it’s designed to are two different things. Modifying a vehicle’s suspension like this just basically makes it dangerous on the road. But, you do you booboo.
Csn you fit those tires on the stock rim i was thinking of buying a Ridgeline but they have thin tires 245 but was thinking of changing them to 265s or 255s look a bit more aggressive and meaty but keep same rim is it possible let me know i just wanted to change the width and into terrain muddy tires
Randy as always you make being the owner of a Honda Ridgeline awesome 😎
Comments like yours make it all worth while. Enjoy!!!
I appreciate that you're showing that you tow a trailer in addition to off-roading. I was hesitant to lift my Ridgeline since I started towing but damn it looks like you can do it all.👍
You can!!!!!
Dude this is exactly what I needed. Thanks! I appreciate you emailing me about those Flatout options. I’m saving this email for future reference. It will make it easier to do my upgrades if different stages with this. As always, you are the man.
Awesome- glad to help!
Great vid for us “Ridgeline owners “, as the proud owner of a “Generation One” please keep products available for us as well!!! :)
Will do!
Awesome video! I’m learning😊 Enjoy the Adventures!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this breakdown of all the options. This is very helpful
Great to help!
Very informative thanks fo the video nicly done cheer's
Cheers - thanks for watching!
Hey Randy, is it possible for you to post a list of this on your website with some links to purchase them maybe? Thanks.
Coming soon! Very soon!
Great video - I love it.
Thanks for watching!
I purchased the 2023 Ridgeline RTL-E about a month ago. Was set on the Tacoma....for years...and made the mistake of checking out the Ridgeline. Lol...far better daily truck. This said, I camp, ruck, and am an ironman. I am outdoors as much as I can be...usually mountains. I want to outfit my Ridgeline with some trail basics. This is a great video, but, cannot find a good overlanding style bed rack that does not require drilling, etc. my bed. What are the bed rack options for a Gen 2 Ridgeline.
Your not looking in the right place.
campingrandy.com/-c148910753
I do feel the vehicle should sit equal as it sits . Not jacked up in the rear incase you put stuff in the back or pull a camper . Just saying,
I do all the above
Have you installed any Auxiliary Isolated Batteries in your Ridgeline. Before I start ordering stuff. And cutting wires. How much extra power is available from the stock electrical system, before things start burning out and catching on fire 🔥 ?
Lol - I’m unsure. Just make sure to run inline fuses!
Are there any more ‘subtle’ approach angle solutions, similar to a viper cut on the 4Rs, that anyone’s done to a ridge and it looks good too?
Major question p do you have products for 2006 TO 2014 FRIST GENN
Yes, check out CampingRandy.com
Randy! with the mentioned increase tire size and 1.5" front lift, whats the new ground clearance and what is it that sits the lowest on the under carriage?
10.5 under engine but 13” at break over between the wheels.
do you make anything for the CRVs, l have a 2000 CRV..as I am looking to build a bug out rig..
We have lift kits for them at HRG off-road.
My mods:
1) Traxda 2" Lift kit (2" real inches of ground clearance. This will impact gas mileage at speeds over 65)
2) Tires: Nokian Outpost AT (as quiet as the stock road tires, handle great in the snow/3-peak - See Tyre Reviews recent review - he's putting them on his own truck. This adds another 1/2" - there is a tiny bit of rub at full lock in reverse/ the tires are 1" larger than stock. these tires don't seem to affect gas mileage)
Thanks for the tips!
Will they work on a 2006 Ridgeline.
Where can I get that decal kit?
RIGHT HERE - campingrandy.com/products/Mud-Splash-Graphic-2pcs-p534521270
Is the level kit needed to use the bigger tires without rub? I’d like to get tires first then the level kit later if that is possible. Thanks!
30.5 diameter is the biggest you can go with any lift.
Do you do anything for trans over heating. my 2017 would over heat pulling my UTV on a 6x12 trailer. I was driving in mid day traffic for hours and it just gave up and over heated. had to wait 40 mins for things to cool off then could drive slower and did not have any issues. Honda reset the ecu and said nothing was wrong. to me it needs a trans cooler. Let me know your thoughts as well.,
Got me a big ass race car trans cooler! www.amazon.com/dp/B004XONS7G/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_H9K721N6W1CZ0C8A6CNC?linkCode=ml2&tag=campingrandy-20
I followed your recommendation for the Nitto tires, but my tire shop had no idea what air pressure would be best for the street and off road. What is your suggestion?
35 on the streets and 18 for off-road
Hi, Randy. Your rear spring rate is 600lbs/in. What spring rate do you use in the front? Do you consider using a higher spring rate that comes with the GR plus kit (I think it's 400lbs/in)
They are shipping with 500.
@@CampingRandy Thanks, Randy. My kit came with 400 in the front and 500 in the rear (w/ the rear overload option). Good thing I haven't gotten it installed yet. I ordered the 500 for the front & 600 for the rear, and probably will try to work on it myself. The shops around here wanted more than $1500 for installation of the Flat out kit and SPC rear adjustable ball joint and alignment, so I am going to try to work on it myself. How is your set up with the additional HRG kit working out for you?
Btw, thanks for your no-nonsense transmission fluid change video, I changed my transmission fluid a few weeks ago
Randy, what's your thought on a 275/60/r18 Yokohama All terrain tires?
That put you at 31”. You will rub a bit, but should only be on the plastic. If to bad, you can swap the two hex head bolts for rounded torx, behind the plastic on firewall.
@CampingRandy Thanks for the reply. I have the 2021 model, I will be adding the fender flares, and the traxda 2in lift kit soon. I don't mind a slight rub as long as it's just plastic.
Hopefully the 275/60/r18 will be flush with the fender flares without wheel spacer. I'm using the black hpd rims.
Sounds great. Make sure to check out our 2.5” lift with subframe drop. Your CV AXLES will thank you. campingrandy.com/products/HRG-2-5%E2%80%9D-LIFT-KIT-2016-2023-Honda-Ridgeline-Passport-Pilot-Developed-with-CampingRandy-p440876296
Thanks for the torx head recommendation. I’m having a 2” traxda and BFG Trail Terrain 255/65/r18 put on my new trailsport this week and I’m worried if it will fit at 31”. I’m hoping the narrower 255 won’t rub. It will be snow driving mostly in Tahoe winters. Everything I read says 265/60/r18 is max. Fingers crossed
Randy, you have not mentioned traxda’s 3.5” lift kit. Do you have any opinion on it?
Because I don’t sell them. I recommend HRG OFFROAD all day - everyday.
I have a 2012 Honda Ridgeline what is the max tire size a can fit on my Ridgeline with a 1.5 inch lift with the rake still in the back because it’s a work truck.
265/60/18
I apologize in advance, but I don't quite understand whether in the second level the height at the front or at the back is increased by one inch. Tnkyu
hi i just want to ask if i buy the flatout suspension gr lite for 2019 honda pilot do i still need the hgr lift? and does 2" front and 2" rear will fit a 255/70/17? thank you so much
3:51 makes me sick to my stomach
But you waste your personal time to leave a comment 🤪
Don’t waste your money on modding your Ridgeline. Buy a Gladiator Mojave and you’ll have a much more capable vehicle in its stock form. You’ll regret it if you do. I own a Ridgeline so I am not a troll or as this guy calls people ‘haters’ (what is he 12?).
You have no idea what the Ridgeline can do.
@@CampingRandy what it possibly can do and what it’s designed to are two different things. Modifying a vehicle’s suspension like this just basically makes it dangerous on the road. But, you do you booboo.
@@irambler4791I wish Honda made it body on frame independent suspension from the factory. I really want a Japanese pickup thats not a toyota.
@@Inferno45 frames are overrated. Someday full size trucks won't even have them
Anything with the Jeep name should come with a free tow truck😂
Csn you fit those tires on the stock rim i was thinking of buying a Ridgeline but they have thin tires 245 but was thinking of changing them to 265s or 255s look a bit more aggressive and meaty but keep same rim is it possible let me know i just wanted to change the width and into terrain muddy tires
I run stock wheels - Honda uses enkei wheels
what kind of fuel mileage you get out of your Ridgeline?
I no longer answer that question- lol
@@CampingRandy ok