AMAZING FLEX MODIFICATION - Honda Ridgeline / Passport / Pilot

In this episode, front Eibach lift springs (for Ridgeline) are installed. This would normally be a terrible upgrade, but when paired with New Age Performance strut extension on a Ridgeline strut, the combination is as good as it's going to get for the midsized i-VTM4 Honda platform. The beauty of this modification is that it uses the tried and true Ridgeline strut and shocks, which have been proven to be over built for this platform (in comparison, the fox shocks in a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road failed during a stress test conducted by Edmunds on the Race Track Playa in DVNP, which means the fox shocks just weren't robust enough for the Tacoma platform).

Watch this video to learn more about how you can increase total wheel travel by 4" per rear wheel. The front wheels also get more flex, but to be honest, right now I don't know by how much.

Watch the prologue to this video: "Honda Passport / Pilot / Ridgeline: More Spring Rate & More Flex!"
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This video goes over the history of my suspension setup

NAVIGATION
00:00 Intro
01:38 Disclaimer: a Honda is not a 4WD, but makes a good overlander
02:50 Stock flex vs. Modified
05:56 NERD SECTION!!!
10:04 Trail Hero Manny ‪@k20z3allmotorFTW‬ @k20nartpro
12:52 Suspension Setup Summary
15:03 Other platforms could use this mod
15:58 Just say NO to a one size fits all coil over kit
18:06 Flex poses

Big thanks to:
‪@k20z3allmotorFTW‬ for coming up with the BALLS (brake aid line lock system) and the Honda Flex Mod.
‪@durtyflyadventures‬ for helping me record the 3rd person trail footage of my Honda Passport.

Also, thank you to all the Patreon supporters! Your help has been going a long way. I've upgraded my action cameras and mounting systems!

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BUILD INFO:
-SKID PLATES by No-Lo Designs - discount code "JONDZ5" for 5% off
https://no-lodesigns.com/shop
-ROCK SLIDERS by Traxda USA - discount code "JONDZ20" for 20% offf
https://traxdaliftkits.com/product/ho...

-3.5 INCH LIFT KIT by Traxda USA - discount code "JONDZ20" for 20% off
https://traxdaliftkits.com/product/ki...
-RIDGELINE SWAP (Strut/Shocks and Spring)
-RIDGELINE EIBACH LIFT SPRINGS. Front 0.8" longer, Rear 0.3" longer
-STRUT/SHOCK EXTENDER by NA Performance (Ventura, CA)
-BRAKE AID LINE LOCK SYSTEM by NA Performance (Ventura, CA)

-WHEELS - Black Rhino "Chase" 18" X 8", 120 x 5, 10mm offset, 26 lbs
-TIRES - Falken Wildpeak AT3W 255/70R18 P-rated
-REAR HITCH TIRE CARRIER "Trailswing" by DirtCom USA
https://dirtcomusa.com/
-ROOF TOP TENT by Centori Outdoors - discount code "JONDZ5" for 5% OFF
https://centorioutdoors.com/products/...

For and in depth write up on my midsized Honda BUILD, check out:
https://crossoverlanding.com/honda-ov...

For all other gear, check out my AMAZON STORE FRONT. I also have little gear review videos.
AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jondzadve...

Visit www.crossoverlanding.com for an AWD trail database, trail gear guide, and a link to join others.

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