Pff, Honda Schmonda, body-on-frame 4x4s are the only legitimate adventure rigs. IFS is for losers. You haven't lived if you haven't dragged a differential pumpkin down the middle of a rutted trail. And don't get me started on those wannabes with their Subarus. Jon, what an awesome voice you have become in this community. Thoroughly interesting as always sir.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Donald, it’s crazy to think that we met on Subaruforester.org, and 4 years later we have KZitem channels. What a freakin coincidence right? Just two guys with our ideas 💡 and thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. No! I don’t want to drive a floaty 4wd hundreds of miles to a place I want to visit and explore! No! I don’t want to burn almost twice as much fuel doing it! I’m so happy to be part of the overlanding community where the goal is the journey, not the destination. It’s so awesome to see “gate keeping” because those people admit defeat in our world. Here’s to many more adventures 🍻 friend!
@freedom_foz_6337
3 жыл бұрын
Should have got a Jeep
@travelinman482
3 жыл бұрын
@@freedom_foz_6337 News flash! This isn’t a Jeep loyalist channel.
@freedom_foz_6337
3 жыл бұрын
@@travelinman482 😂 I know it was a joke as you can see from my user name I drive a Subaru. It was a reference to a video @softroadthewest made titled “you should have got a Jeep” where he shows how capable his Forester really is after getting several messages informing him his Subaru isn’t a Jeep. 🤙🏼 it’s pretty great if you haven’t seen it before check it out kzitem.info/news/bejne/q4Kj2J5tjoF-iI4
@travelinman482
3 жыл бұрын
@@freedom_foz_6337 I’ll check it out. I liked your comments.
@shockerpb03
3 жыл бұрын
Whoever is doing the camera work of your car driving is talented!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! That’s Alan from @borderlineexplorer
@BorderlineExplorer
3 жыл бұрын
Lol I'm still practicing my man. Appreciate the kind words.
@robbergstrom943
3 жыл бұрын
Always paving the new road for off-road Honda enthusiasts. Sorry about the axle casualty. Looking forward to the damage and repair report.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
I guess all the mud I’ve driving through really got the axles sticky. While hammering them out the threads were damaged. The solution was a tap and die kit or new axles. For $175 Traxda was able to get some aftermarket axles from autozone. Install looked really straight forward. You just stick the thing in. No greasing the boot or anything. I’m not a super mechanically inclined guy, but I think I may be able to do the job myself in the future. It’s just a two person job having to handle the heavy knuckle and all.
@4122inc
3 жыл бұрын
Just amazed at where you can take that Passport! And the rock-crawling sound effects, superb! lol
@tylergarcia3697
3 жыл бұрын
I love your Passport. From the color down to the cutouts. Definite car goals. You should give Washington State off roading a try.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Tyler! Washington is definitely on the bucket list!
@Ktheodoss
3 жыл бұрын
It's very cool and unique that you chose a Honda Passport for these off-road adventures. Most everyone I know has either a Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Grand Cherokee or Wrangler. Personally speaking I didn't like driving a Wrangler everyday. The 4Runner is much much better. The Grand Cherokee is pretty awesome. I will definitely try out the Passport though. Your videos definitely raise its reputation. And that lift looks great on it.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Since a lot of my adventures are hundres of miles away on a paved road, I had to choose a vehicle that was well balanced in on-road comfort and efficiency and offroad capability. It seems AWD is getting more capable and 4WD is getting more efficient and comfortable, one day they'll probably merge. Still a long way to go though! The Land Rover Defender should be the vehicle to bridge the gap, but too many reliability issues (according to TFL) and the independent suspension seems to really limit capability. The Jeep JL wrangler seems to be one of the better on-road handling 4WDs but also hands down the most capable. Lets see what the new Bronco has to offer! Exciting times ahead!
@BorderlineExplorer
3 жыл бұрын
Crack crunch crunch crunch, SLAM! More DZ Sound FX please 🙏.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to complain, because your camera work was so awesome! But maybe future upgrade will need to be a fuzzy microphone, hhahahahhaah 🤣
@BorderlineExplorer
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring I'm still practicing adjusting the exposure. Dang I want a fancy mic. For now this $40 will do 😜.
@5353iceman
2 жыл бұрын
I am in the process of installing a 2 inch lift in a 2011 pilot. I can't wait to try it out. Also, I have an engine skid plate coming in. After that I have to fabe exaust, rear diff and fuel tank skid platez.
@Michael_Tran
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, I love how detailed the video was. The passport looks awesome with the lift.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Tran! Was nice to see you out in Lytle creek over the weekend
@Michael_Tran
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Likewise bro.
@attackroflchopter4403
3 жыл бұрын
Iv'e been a Honda guy for over 20 years. I'm so happy there is an aftermarket for Honda in the off road arena. I'm in the middle of 2 inch lift and a bigger tire on an 03 CRV. I just don't like a a pickup truck and i know my way around Hondas. This is all me!! Now i have to find another Ridgeline! Fun fun!!
@sahzookey
Жыл бұрын
Im very impressed with these mods and its capabilities. Im interested in this vehicle and wont be doing nearly as gnarly off road as that, so i feel more comfortable with that AWD.
@Neworldisordered
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Jon & Traxda. The Traxda 3.5" lift kit is being installed on my Passport tomorrow.
@repairdrive
3 жыл бұрын
Thought this was going to be clickbait but nope! 100% badass Passport. I want one now!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you 🙏
@IronmanV5
3 жыл бұрын
Never has a man been more proud to show off 3½ inches. Now if only they offered a winch, or at least a front receiver for it.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! For a modern unibody crossover/SUV 3.5” is huge 🍆! My automotive design friend was looking at the steel warn winch bumper they have for Subarus. He measured it up and it appears to be a perfect fit for the passport. It’s just a matter designing the adaptors to make it fit.
@IronmanV5
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring "He measured it up and it appears to be a perfect fit for the passport." Woo Hoo!
@ambienteterrazas
3 жыл бұрын
Nice vehicle, you are probably going to get crap from body on frame people (i drive one, my exploring vehicle is a Nissan Xterra) but i have noticed after going out since around 2016, that unless you are going to be doing some extreme rock crawling (which like 98% of off road people wont) you can get out there, explore, camp, overland, get to know new places, etc, with pretty much any vehicle (AWD or FWD, body on frame or unibody) ive gone places where unibody vehicle's keep up with Toyotas, Land Rovers and Jeeps, from deep snow and mud, sand and difficult trails, i believe its pretty much all up to the driver and his or hers common sense and good tires... Keep up the nice videos!!!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment! I use to drive a 2008 FJ cruiser, but like the majority of people that own body on frame 4WDs, I never took it offroad. I just drove it up snowy roads up to the ski resorts. My Brother actually owned the vehicle, but he had a long work commute so he traded vehicles with me for a while (he took my 2003 Toyota Celica 5spd manual). Fuel economy wasnt too good, especially at the time, gas was $5 a gallon in California. I didn’t like the floatiness on the highway and how the vehicle handled. Eventually I purchased a used 2010 WRX. After I went AWD, I never looked back. I like the comfort and road handling! You’re so right about the “hard core rock crawling” part. Those places are typically busy with recreational off-roaders. I actually just want to explore and get to beautiful destinations, the new term that I’ve been hearing about alot is called “destination overlanding”. That’s what I do, and this vehicle is balanced well for it!
@DashnCars
3 жыл бұрын
Us Honda offroad people are a different breed. I would love to drive out to California and wheel side by side with you. The past meets the present!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Come on over! Love that lifted civic you have!
@DashnCars
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring I'm planning a west bound trip towards the end of the year. I would love to do a video with you, I'll keep you posted 👍👍
@talliecat73
2 жыл бұрын
Love it. My next rig is going to be a 2019 Passport. I will do the 3-4 aftermarket improvements you did. It will be my daily driver and snowy mountain un paved roads and also snowy highways and summer mountain camping destinations.
@realrigsrattle8829
3 жыл бұрын
Bolt prices are crazy! Been searching EVERYWHERE to find the right bolts for my diy rear subframe spacers. Turns out a random bolt for older Subarus is the EXACT length I needed!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t imagine! Everything vehicle specific costs so much! Plastic trim clip? $5!!!! Haha
@aimlesslydriven
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for opening up more ideas for AWD off-roading! Keep making fun and great videos!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! You have the lifted disco sport don’t you? There’s a guy that commented looking for a lift
@aimlesslydriven
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Yeah the Disco Sport is in a bit of a limbo, the panoramic roof cracked- it seems to happen to these so that is getting replaced as we speak. I have the Eibach lift springs in but waiting for the Spaccer strut spacers to clear customs. The skid plates are TBD from (over 4 months) EU. I have a brand new Voyager low profile roof rack siting in my garage waiting for install - taking out the current rails and crossbars. With that I’ve been focusing on the EcoSport waiting on it’s lift kit, rear “pseudo” spare tire swing away concoction system, and seeing if I can get plates fabricated for it. And work has been bizzee.
@VikingHill83
2 жыл бұрын
The rock crawling sounds effects are on point lol
@trailrunnah8886
3 жыл бұрын
This is badass! I really like the Passport, somebody around the corner from me has one, I think it's really sharp looking. Had no idea people were lifting these till I stumbled upon your channel through your comment on the TFL Imogene pass video. Just a comment on the ground clearance, 12in front is amazing! My 4Runner Trail Edition with stock 31.6" tall tires has 7.5" under the front skid. Fairly pathetic, my Volvo CrossCountry wagon has the same, haha.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Oh! Thanks awesome! I just wanted to show TFL love ❤️. I’ve been watching them since 2012. I really respect their real world reviews and I hope to meet them one day.
@CrazyGreek80
Жыл бұрын
Great review Jon! I love how you gave pros and cons but in reality its more than most will need for everyday use, I am impressed at what the passport can do.
@Doncgriggs
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a 2020 Passport Touring owner and love the car but hate the ride on those 20" tires. Love your rig and videos!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Time to ditch the Dubs! I tried to get the dealer to change them out with wheels from a Honda Ridgeline, but the Passport was so new they would budge. They gave me this BS excuse that it would effect Honda Safety Sensing 🤣.
@wolfsburg4x4
3 жыл бұрын
looks real nice with the 3.5 lift !!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@hukmai
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! You are the man! I have the traxda 1.5 inch leveling kit on my ridgeline perfect for my needs and the 6spd definitely notices the weight
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@themanwithnoname7957
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks JonDZ Adventuring. I've been going back and forth between the Passport and the ZR2. I was also wondering if there are lift kits available for the Passport and then this video showed up in my recommendations. Between the video and your responses to comments you answered a lot of questions for me. So I subscribed and will be watching more of your videos.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
The ZR2 is a completely difference vehicle! That truck is loaded with features including a front differential locker. If you want one heck of a truck, the ZR2 is a good choice! It has a pricier starting price though! The Passport AWD starts at $33k. It will be a more comfortable, spacious and daily driveable SUV, better suited for paved roads with occasional overlanding excursions. The ZR2 starts at $41K and will shine in off-road situations. There's a diesel option that will give the ZR2 some respectable MPG numbers. I want to make sure you choose the right vehicle, so choose carefully!
@themanwithnoname7957
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thanks for the quick reply. You are correct about the ZR2, I've researched that one quite a bit but hadn't really started researching the Passport yet. Wasn't sure if anything was out there since it's AWD. I think the only way to go wrong between these two vehicles is not being realistic with what I want to get out of overlanding since each have their pros and cons. Your videos will allow me to make a much more informed decision by better understanding the capabilities of the Passport.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
I sleep inside my Passport quite a bit. I just spent two nights up in the mountains by the ski resort over the weekend. I’m 6’1” 260 lbs so I can’t fit in the back of a short bed truck, and even a 6 foot long bed would be a tight fit as well. The way I have my Passport setup for solo camping trips is I have my bed on the passenger side and gear on the driver side. My sleeping area is 7 feet in length. This is with the front seat slid all the way back. So what other SUVs would give me this much room? It’s really between a 4runner (too old for me), Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (questionable reliability), and the Passport. It’s too bad they don’t have the Ford and Chevy versions of a SUV here in the USA. In Australia, they have 4runner (fortuner ) conpetitors. The Ford Everest, which is a Ford Ranger SUV and the Holden Bison ZR2, which is the Colorado ZR2 SUV.
@thesolojourney8955
2 жыл бұрын
Dope SUV Not all of us can afford a Toyota Landcruiser…
@jacobduncan8875
3 жыл бұрын
This stuff is what i want to do with my 2019 ridgeline.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Extra ground clearance goes along away! I would not attempt these rougher trails with only 8 inches of clearance.
@pkaronis1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, wrap looks GREAT!! Love the color. Are you planning on doing a video on how it was done? I would like to know if I have the skill to attempt it...... :)
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏! I made a video about it here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zqp6rWxrjXmeiqQ
@seanstewart6292
3 жыл бұрын
love your videos, minimum ground clearance is measured by the lowest point of the vehicle aka your lower control arm as you can see its closer to the ground than the skid plate. just fyi
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The CV joints aren’t counted in the minimum ground clearance measurements. For example, a Subarus lower control arms lowest points is 6-7 inches, but it’s advertised for 8.7 inches of minimum ground clearance. I get you though, they are a low hanging point, and if I mess up on wheel placement, they’re taking a hit. So I’m super excited for those Traxda high clearance lower control arms!
@bigwave_dave8468
Жыл бұрын
Cool business. It´s great to see products locally manufactured.
@MC4D.
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the price for the lift kits isn't bad.
@damonsta38997
Жыл бұрын
They raised it to $2000 after this video and named it the JonDZ lift
@JonDZ_Adventuring
Жыл бұрын
The JonDZ special goes for $1547 after my 20% discount. The lift kit I have in my Passport doesn’t have the axle relocation kit and it’s $1192 after my 20% discount.
@CrazyGreek80
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review that just sold me on the Passport!!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m definitely not trying to sell anyone on the Passport, I just hope you pick the vehicle that suits you best! For AWD (onroad comfort/efficiency) the Passport is hard to beat. 4WD (off-road capability) JL Wrangler (dependability) Toyota 4Runner/Tacoma/GX...
@TranslatedAssumption
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2021 Passport Elite last week after having had multiple Subaru Outbacks for the past 18 years. As much as I love Subaru the Passport is a rad vehicle, the Elite model in particular is just so much nicer than anything Subaru has ever made.
@Ram14250
3 жыл бұрын
Jon... Looks GREAT!!! Love the Passport with the lift! A baad vehicle gets "badder" looking! LOL. Awesome!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here from the start of this build Ram14250 🙏 . It’s been 2 years now!
@kyleterborg5
10 ай бұрын
How did the 3.5in lift affect your gas mileage? And the 2in lift for that matter? I test drove a Passport yesterday and really enjoyed it! Just wishing I had a little more ground clearance and want to know what I’m realistically looking at for fuel costs. Awesome videos man! Appreciate the content 😎
@JonDZ_Adventuring
10 ай бұрын
There wouldn’t be any noticeable difference from a lift. It’s well documented in 4WD groups of all makes and models that a lift does little. More aggressive and larger tires and roof modifications (cargo platforms, racks, carriers) will make the biggest difference. Also, make sure to run skid plates, they will improve your MPGs with their smoother surface. The Traxda 3.5” lift is solid, I ran it for 70K miles. I have a more custom setup now, but I can tell you that I’m dealing with “custom issues” too.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
I never heard of this trail. Thanks for sharing! Looks like a decent challenge! Fun times
@danielcurcio8345
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Road through the mountains
@SuperReviews4you
3 жыл бұрын
I drive that road to Big Bear so often. You could easily keep up with that forester. I drive my lifted Tacoma way faster on that same passing lane as that forester. I keep up with BMW 3 series. Its all about knowing the road and picking the correct line.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Back when I drove a 2015 Forester XT I got passed by a Toyota Sienna! This was in the middle of a snow storm too! 🤣 you locals/regulars are crazy!
@navybluecloud
4 ай бұрын
Hey there! I’m coming from a 2018 Subaru Outback. I love your videos.
@bruceyyyyy
3 жыл бұрын
BIG Honda BIG Lift BIG Tires BIG Algorithms BIG Win
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha! It’s true @bruceyyyyy ! I started commenting on @borderlineexplorer ‘s most recent video. I started commenting on other people’s comments and I saw the video views double yesterday. 🤔. Somethings up! Let’s give it a few days and let your donuts in the snow video age a bit more and then I’m going to comment on other people’s comments and let’s see if it pleases KZitem algorithms.
@bruceyyyyy
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Touch me like one of your French girls, Jon.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
@@bruceyyyyy 🤣🥰
@camaroman101
3 жыл бұрын
Those prototype rear lower control arms would look great. I've seen trailhawk cherokees tear theirs out offroad.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they were designed for the 2017-2020 Ridgelines that didn’t have the dual exhaust system. The design will have to be modified to fit the exhaust in the newer models.
@johntrain7120
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a breakdown of the different drive modes and what they do mechanically
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
Jalopnik did a pretty good article explaining the modes. Read this article here. jalopnik.com/heres-how-the-2017-honda-ridgelines-trick-off-roading-m-1775651261/amp One day I’ll do a video on the modes, but it’s just so hard trying to get appropriate footage. I’ll shoot the footage, but then when I get back home to view it on my computer, the footage ends not being very useful. It’s been challenging for me. I need to get footage that shows the tires moving. The lighting has to be perfect, the angle has to be perfect. I wish I had a camera man, but unfortunately, I’m just a one man show.
@gregpilling2305
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks JonDZ ! Love the video!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg for making real functional parts so that we can adventure further!!!
@repentorperish488
3 жыл бұрын
Greg is such a cool dude. He gave me an hour tour of his shop in late Feb. I showed him my Black Edition tricked out Ridgeline. I was so impressed with their in house operation. I was thinking a 2"/1" design. But I love the 3.5"! The thing with Traxda you can front Camber/Toe that other kits dont offer for a true alignment. TY Greg again for the tour.
@otimaldo
3 жыл бұрын
They should manufacture one for mitsubishi outlander.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
There’s options for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Hit up: instagram.com/j_k_adventuring?igshid=nnxeje47ab4y Or instagram.com/revving9k?igshid=1unx84c2a7d9d On Instagram
@RobbieHerrera
3 жыл бұрын
Looks so much better with the lift.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Ty 🙏
@digitalmdrealmd9124
3 жыл бұрын
Nice vehicle and video. Just got a 21 pilot that im about to rig for some adventuring. They are both surprisingly offroad capable vehicles. Even though they rationalize the 3.5 lift im still leery of how that would wear on the axles and gonna go with a less aggressive 2in. Im not gonna take the thing rock climbing so that plus bigger tires should work just fine to get me and my boys into some decently hairy terrain.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
The 2 inch kit will put more stress on your axles compared to the 3.5 inch kit. I ran the Traxda 2 inch kit for 35K miles
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
@@Travisj9935 yes, but I’m also partnered with Traxda to sell the 2 inch kit. If you watch the video, the shop foreman (Justin) explains why the 3.5” kit puts less stress on the axles. You can visibly see the axles are more straight.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
@@Travisj9935 I put 48K miles on the 2 inch kit and 33K miles on the the 3.5 inch kit. I’m well past my factory warranty.
@DESERTSTATELINEANGLERS
3 жыл бұрын
Nooice brother can't wait to get my 2021 honda ridgeline and put a lift kit on it
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous of the new front end... I may have to get it transplanted onto my Passport!
@DESERTSTATELINEANGLERS
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring do it lol
@BeStrong-nf5nc
3 жыл бұрын
Why not just get a truck with a v6 like a colorado zr2, ranger fx4 or tacoma trd off road? Makes no sense to have that sort of suv with no low range
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good question. The Passport has an aggressive single speed automatic transmission with a 20.4:1 crawl ratio. A 4 runner has 33:1, Tacoma has 36:1 and a ZR2 is at 50:1+. So, the crawl ratio in the Passport allows it to climb better than the typical AWD which are geared between 12:1 to 16:1. Why didn’t I get a truck? Because they’re too small for me. I couldn’t fit in a Tacoma. Well... I probably could have slide the seat all the way back, but I didn’t want a 2 seater. I sleep in my Passport and I need 7 feet of length to sleep comfortably. A truck bed isn’t going to accommodate me unless I get a half ton with a long bed. Anyways... I hope that cleared things up with you. The Passports 1st gear is more aggressive than a 4runners 2nd gear in 4 low.
@freedom_foz_6337
3 жыл бұрын
Always passing on that trail and road etiquette! ✋
@kartboarder22g17
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice, there must be a voltage supplied to the rear when to lock up each side of the rear diff. I'd think if you could tap into each and put a toggle switch for each side to lock it up all the time when off road and avoid any slip which is wear on the clutches anyway and heat increase.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, Sand and Mud mode already do that 😃. But, it’s a simulated lock (which Honda does not openly admit, because, it’s not a true locker). Ford marketing is calling their GKN supplied twin clutch rear differential a locker, so does BMW in their Msport AWD X6. Only true mechanical locker will act like a locker. I actually was planning to release this Instagram clip, but I did it early just for you 😃. instagram.com/tv/CMfZS-zgtpX/?igshid=1srizf0yuypuf
@kartboarder22g17
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring lol thanks. Hard to see from the small video of you marching but if simulated locked then the rear tires should never stop moving if either front tire is moving. Unless it is not capable of fully locking the rear. It was tough to tell what was going on in this circumstance with the size of the video and black wheels.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
@@kartboarder22g17 as I stated, a simulated lock, isn’t a true lock. So it won’t look like one. If you have Instagram you can watch the video clip on full HD
@kartboarder22g17
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring yeah so that brings me back to could it be fully locked if the supplies voltage was changed to constant... I suppose if the mutiplate clutches are compressed by electromagnetic and the electromagnetic gets hot when energized I can see why that would not be a desirable outcome/option. But say it doesn't then it would be a very desirable outcome except for the strain put on the alternator/battery... Well mainly alternator.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Nope. Clutch plates can’t = a mechanical lock
@jlewjr
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you're willing to answer this. I'm just getting into the idea of modding my vehicles for off-roading or over landing. I have a friend that works on cars and I showed him this Traxda lift kit. He says it's just a body lift, and that you're better off lifting the entire suspension with new springs. Any opinions on this?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Immediately right there, by him saying "it's just a body lift" you can tell he is not experienced with how the modern unibody crossover/SUV with full independent suspension lifts. When you lift a vehicle like the one I have, the whole thing goes up, that's why this 3.5" lift kit increases my clearance from 8 inches to 12. So what vehicles do you plan on lifting? If you have solid rear axle vehicles, the spacers will only act as a body lift, then you'll need to add taller tires to raise up your differential pumpkins
@KrisPlorer
2 жыл бұрын
Good to meet u earlier
@GotterAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, great job JonDZ! Very impressive clearance numbers :)
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Aaron!!! 🐊
@GotterAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring lol, we are heading to Naples Florida around Easter, I’ll be sure to video some gators on Alligator Loop Rd.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I look forward to it!
@williamkennedy2069
3 жыл бұрын
The main reason for lifting them is to put the bigger tires in, that's what gets you off the ground, with this lift kit what's the largest or should I say tallest tire you can fit in there without rubbing?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
The modern Unibody crossover/SUV lifts different than a Body on Frame Truck or SUV. When you have a body on frame vehicle, spacers lift the body, and the frame stays where it is, especially the differential “pumpkin”. In the Modern unibody, the differentials lift with the subframe.
@williamkennedy2069
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring in the video the current tire size looks perfect for the truck but in my mind stepping up a notch 33 inch would be awesome, once again what do you think the bigger or biggest tire size that it would fit without rubbing
@1yehny
2 жыл бұрын
Too bad Traxada is so far away from Pittsburgh. I’d love to do this to my 2021 Ridgeline.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
They ship their products to where ever in the world. They actually won’t perform a lift on any vehicle unless it’s part of research and development.
@Farls
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I own a 19 pilot and desperately want to lift it (the wife fights me on it) the snow here is always so deep everyone is always hung up. One day ill just cruise by them all haha
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏 good luck on convincing the wife!
@Farls
3 жыл бұрын
@@440tomcat I have 265/50R20 falkens like Jon has. I'm up in Northern Saskatchewan. I do good with the tires but there's still the big snow days where I get hung up.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it doesn’t take much to max out on the 7.5-8.1 inches of ground clearance. A few videos back I’m driving up hill in lots of snow. Even with 12 inches of ground clearance my front skid plate was plowing snow and lifting my front tires up in the air. A high clearance trail is defined as needing 8” of clearance, and that’s far from Rock crawling!
@digitalmdrealmd9124
3 жыл бұрын
Just got one of the new 21 pilots which are surprisingly capable, this is coming from someone that runs a beefed up r51 pathfinder. The first thing the boss said was you better get whatever you need before you even think about taking that thing off the pavement. Waiting on my lift kit (just 2 in), skid plates and grill guard to come in then gonna mount some 31s. I’m a lucky man.
@CIBAO
3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼Out here in the east we don’t have a lot of shops that would mess with Honda
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully that will change, because this 3.5” lift kit should be done by a professional 🤣
@icarussisyphus5201
11 ай бұрын
Thinking about getting a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and wondering if could get a 3.5 lift kit in the near future.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
11 ай бұрын
That sounds like a very very Niche vehicle. If Toyota Sells a lot of them, I'm sure people will make lift kits.
@Hondo21435
3 жыл бұрын
Build is looking strong 💪
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hondo!!
@TheStoneWhisperer
Жыл бұрын
Just bought a '22 Pilot SE with 20" wheels. This has def peaked my curiosity. I wasn't thinking to lift my Pilot because I do a great deal of off-roading, but because I went from the a beast Infiniti QX80 that is WAY higher to this Pilot that makes me feel like my butt is dragging on the ground! I just want to be a little higher up, but better ground clearance never hurt anyone either! Thanks, you have a new sub! I will be considering the 3.5" lift for sure! Now to find someone reliable to install it, as I'm not going to trust my new Pilot to some backyard hack. I"m in SoCal as well, any suggestions?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
Жыл бұрын
Central tire #5 by LAX has lifted many midsized Hondas. Ask for Aldo and tell him I sent you.
@erick1670
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome new lift! But, what’s more awesome is the Babba Fett raptor liner paint job. Did you filmed that and how much it cost?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s Marsh Green - Avery Dennison rugged vinyl wrap. I wrapped it myself for $600. A professional job would probably cost $2500 - $3500 here in California
@erick1670
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring looked in few shots like it was Raptor liner.. Looks great! Did you filmed the prosses? It would have a nice content for it.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
@@erick1670 I made a video, but not many people watched it.... 😢. I thought it would had way more views than this video. Here’s the link: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zqp6rWxrjXmeiqQ
@giermob11
3 жыл бұрын
I would like a lift kit for my discovery spor but no one make one, I think my suv is pretty capable but doesn't have clearance
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
IT DOES! Someone in our Crossoverlanding (event hub) facebook page has had his lifted! It looks great! He says the lift kit is quite complicated, but it's doable! And yes... the Discovery sport is a very capable AWD crossover. It has an even better crawl ratio at 22:1. Come join the page, you have to meet the other Disco sport!
@shawnkislenger3024
2 жыл бұрын
That is a bada$$ pa$$port.
@susiemartinez8983
2 жыл бұрын
This makes me more confident in purchasing a whatever year Passport. Although I would love it if you knew if this would fit the new 2022 Trailsport. Also, what tires are you running? Would the 18s from the new 2022 be sufficient with this lift kit? Love the content, and you got yourself a new subscriber
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support! The 2022 Passport is the same vehicle (trailsport is just a trim). I run Falken Wildpeak AT3W, as far as the size, they are 32.1” x 10.0” 255/70R18, but these will not fit without modification. Check out my build here: crossoverlanding.com/honda-overland-build
@Plee92
3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome 👌 those things really do need a lift
@theChico999999
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. To start with - I really appreciate your movies, it's a great way to learn cool and helpful things - Thank you. I have a quick question about tire robbing, did you have any spacers installed, or are you running this 3.5 lift without it? Additionally, did you do any timing to your bumper covers or other parts there?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
I think I answered this in another of you comments, right?
@theChico999999
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring In another comment I asked about tire pressure sensors, and the robbing question was under another video, and I have never seen a comment under it, or I missed it in somehow :(
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
@@theChico999999 haha! Thanks for clarifying, sorry! So, spacers won’t really help you clear taller tires, but they may help clear wider tires. An OEM offset (neutral spacing) is your best bet. I run a wheel with a 10mm offset (oem is 55mm offset) which is equivalent to a 1.75” spacer. It actually made the rubbing worse.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
@@theChico999999 I had to trim more of the wheel well, and yes, I trimmed the inner plastic splash guards.
@theChico999999
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thank you.
@alenkh2430
3 жыл бұрын
Love the new color, did you wrapped it? And do you have to change anything for the title?
@RandomUserX99
3 жыл бұрын
you are just about the only guy our there running with a Honda out there lol
@04JALD
3 жыл бұрын
Looking really good jon.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks DJ! Traxda’s #2 customer is Chevy. Their #1 is actually Ford. I’m not even sure Honda is in their top 5, but maybe that will change! I’d love to see more mid sized Hondas on the trails!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe they’ll have something for your build. They pricing is great too!
@04JALD
3 жыл бұрын
My original idea was 35s with a 6" lift. Now I know a little more that 35s are still in the future but now I am thinking only 3-4 inch at most of a lift. Your Honda will bring in a lot more Honda's in the overlanding world. Your doing a really good job in what u do. Your youtube channel is growing fast and will grow faster and a lot bigger soon. I can't wait until I get my rig closer to where I want it
@mrwolphie7
2 жыл бұрын
JonDZ, maybe you can suggest to traxda to think about creating a mount for a ditch light in front of the side mirrors. I saw a setup on a Subaru and it was designed to help with additional lighting on the side as you drive.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
LOL, it’s already been R&Ded, I only told a few people about it. Is this a coincidence or are you one of Greg’s friends trolling me? Haha
@mrwolphie7
2 жыл бұрын
@JonDZ Adventuring not at all. I was the guy that deemed you Legend on Instagram.
@mrwolphie7
2 жыл бұрын
@JonDZ Adventuring just looking to build my 21 Ridgeline to do some overlanding. Maybe go on a trail or adventure with you.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrwolphie7 since I come from a Subaru background, I’m constantly monitoring what is made for them and then I got people like Greg from Traxda to make it 😃. Yes! Let’s hit up a trail. Would be cool to do a little Honda gathering. What’s your Instagram?
@mrwolphie7
2 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring MrWolphie09
@DeAgingTechnology
Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation!....tell me, what do we have for 2023 Pilot trailsport?....
@exploreroverland9321
3 жыл бұрын
Wish they made it for explorers. Had to go truxxx instead :(
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
They make a 2 inch kit foe the 2011-2019 Ford Explorers and I know they just came out with a kit for the 2020 explorer. traxdaliftkits.com/?product_cat=&post_type=product&s=explorer+2011
@MrFrenzy58
2 жыл бұрын
Great content IMHO, very interesting material . Good job! 👍
@pkaronis1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, Great video's. Did you ever overheat the trans before you installed the transmission cooler? If so, in what situation did that happen?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
No, I have never overheated the transmission. Highest temp has been 230F because that’s where I draw the line. I’ll pull over and wait the 10 minutes for it to cool down (which is relatively quick). In the midsized Hondas, the temp light comes on at 250F. I change out my high temp transmission fluid (the expensive green stuff) every 30k miles, and I do this because of my previous experience, I have transmission PTSD. My previous vehicle was a 2015 Subaru Forester XT and the CVT overheated frequently. The light comes on at 270F and I had it pop up on 3 occasions. The CVT melted at 60K miles. By the way, The Passports transmission is not prone to overheating. If the Passport is at 230F other single speed AWDs will be at 300F+ or catastrophic failure. This all relates to crawl ratio, the more of it, the less hot it gets.
@Record0721
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jon, traxda doesn’t call it out on the website but you’re using the ridgeline lift correct? Considering pilot passport and ridgeline are all interchangeable?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the lift works on all 3 vehicles. It’s recommended that the Pilot and Passport go with the 3.5” front / 3.0” rear lift kit
@GamerNxUSN
3 жыл бұрын
Answer to question one. "Yes but not as fast as the 2 inch one"
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Axles still die 🤣
@GREGMURAKAMI
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and information! Jon, I have a 2012 RAV4 V6 with diff lock. My question would my Toyo be worth modifying? (lift and an A-TRAC mod)
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!! That’s a unicorn 🦄 Toyota RAV4. They have a rear locker mod that I saw on Instagram. A true mechanical rear locker!!!!!
@jonsprekelmeyer7625
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, I like the spelling of your name! I have a '21 Ridge and was interested in a lift. Do you know of any reputable place in Orange County, CA to get a lift using Traxada parts?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks! Central Tire #5 by LAX has lifted many Hondas. Just ask for Aldo the owner, and call to set an appointment. What size lift do you have?
@jonsprekelmeyer9867
Жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring I don't have a lift yet, just want something to get a little more "Mammoth" snow clearance and fit some 265's. I am running everything stock right now.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
Жыл бұрын
@@jonsprekelmeyer9867 they can help you with that.
@jordanfarnsworth8087
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info Jon! one thing i can't find after googling- how much do the approach angle and departure angle improve after this lift?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
You can Google the formula. I roughly measured 30 something-ish degrees approach at the center front bumper. The corner over hangs are at around 60 degrees because I got the bumper on those corner overhangs.
@daem3n
3 жыл бұрын
Great looking ride! Thanks for another informative vid.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Vegas Yo! 🙏
@rupertgumban9251
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome,bad ass Honda passport. Did you tried taking it to MOAB?it will be cool
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Funny you mention that.... I may do Fins and Things this mid-March. Would be my first time in Moab
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not doing Hells Gate! Please no one talk me into it. I don’t wanna DIE! ☠️☠️☠️
@alexgarcia3900
3 жыл бұрын
I really like your car bro. How did it compare to that tacoma off road? I own a 19 tacoma and that thing hardly breaks a sweat. I'm more worried about loosing my rear bumper than getting stuck. I eventually need to get a steel rear bumper
@AgentO113
3 жыл бұрын
Subcribe! Just got a 2021 Utility Package Ridgeline and loving your content so far. Can’t wait for me videos.
@MetalsForBrunch
2 жыл бұрын
With the lift kit what combined mpg are you getting now? you got a sweet setup buddy. I am a og Honda fan and I love that V6 vtec.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
Mixed MPG isn’t really fair because I drive spirited around town. On the big open highway I’ll cruise. I also live in California, and our fuel has alot more additives than other states. I went on a recent road trip to Utah, and it proved that I get better MPG on gas outside of California. So, to answer your question, I get 21-23 mpg highway at 70 mph on flat ground and calm winds. In the city, I get 14-17 mpg (because I drive spirited).
@MetalsForBrunch
2 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring that's pretty mpg good with the lift kit mod. 👍
@mcwendel8066
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool vehicle! Looks great! How does it compare to your forester?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s a night and day difference compared to the Forester.
@jmbwashi
3 жыл бұрын
I love your Mandalorian badge does it interfere with the radar at all?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s a combination of a vinyl sticker and two different vinyl wrap colors. It does not interfere with Honda Sensing.
@maximovazquez9664
Жыл бұрын
Yo where do I buy the kit? Someone please give me the link
@NormandyFoye
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m still looking at this or the new Ridgeline to eventually lift. Have you heard of any wheel bearing issues occurring after installing these lifts or bigger tires? I’ve been told by a Subaru dealership that they’ve experienced this, yet they sell their cars lifted with bigger tires lol.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Subaru’s have strut top hats that prevent mounting +3 taller tires unless you use wheel spacers. It’ll take some really wide wheel spacers for that! On these Honda midsized vehicles there’s no top hat, so no need to space things out unless you want to run 275+mm tires. To me, taller is better with these vehicles. Width just kills MPG’s and adds unnecessary weight. I run 255/70R18. So mount tires taller than 31” you’ll need to either trim the wheel well or get an axle relocation kit. Wheel bearings aren’t affected out of normal wear if you use oem wheels.
@samkochukunju2630
3 жыл бұрын
Does the ridgeline 3.5in and rear 3in lift fit on a 2019 honda pilot touring?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That’s the kit that was modified just for the Passport/Pilot. Traxda used my vehicle to measure 📏. Part # is 222060
@kahleydozier2955
3 жыл бұрын
It does, it does!!:)
@luigidicarp9521
3 жыл бұрын
This is literally passport to the mountains.
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! It is! I’ve been naming my videos “Passport to: (enter location)”. Not sure if anyone caught onto that 😃
@luigidicarp9521
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonDZ_Adventuring Damn! I was like "Its over" (Vince Carter). The real Passport/Tank/You call that trail? Post some picture next to a Factory passport. :)
@themittymak
2 жыл бұрын
i’ve noticed with my passport and watching the torque info screen, the wheels on the inside of the turn gains the power, not the outside 🤷♂
@JonDZ_Adventuring
2 жыл бұрын
It depends. If you’re taking a tight turn and powering out of it, the power goes to the outside wheel. If you’re on the freeway doing 80mph, torque distribution to the outside wheel as you change lanes would be dangerous, that’s why torque will go into the inside wheel, to keep you controlled.
@ttime411bmw
Жыл бұрын
How does Honda make a bigger lift kit than my Jeep grand Cherokee 😞😞 my wife’s Passport gonna be taller than mine 😭😭
@2SanityAtitsBest2
7 ай бұрын
😂
@desertdan100
3 жыл бұрын
Do they offer or upgrade under body protection? Do they tuck or cover CV boots to prevent them getting torn up. I have been building and breaking Off road stuff since 1984. I started with VW beetle sand rails and flat fender jeeps and went up from there. I learned alot testing vehicle components to their breaking point and beefing them up. Honda needs to change their first 2 gear ratios for lower off road speed and crawling and higher torque. Then they need to add a higher than normal ratio at the top for interstate speeds. Their all wheel drive system is great. The crawl ratio sucks. Then put a hill in front of them and you are gonna struggle. Do they offer a better upgraded half shaft for the lift combo?
@stevenmaglio8345
Жыл бұрын
I am half way through this video. Based on what you have said so far this has some of the same off road hardware that the Bronco Sport Badlands has If I am not mistaken. It seems like this might be a better vehicle for several reasons. What are your thoughts from what you have seen out there? The Passport now has the trailsport, I am wondering if it may be a better option.
@lvrally
3 жыл бұрын
How do you fix the camber in the rear? Do you still need to put an adjustable ball joint? I took my lift off after the ball joint came loose (torqued to spec). Not sure what the ball joint does to towing weight limits either. An upper arm that solves the camber and need to have an adj ball joint would be awesome!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
With the 3.5” front / 3” rear Traxda lift, it was found that the rear had 1 degree of negative camber, which was within Honda’s specifications. You can try talking to Nolo Designs (skid plate maker). He figured out a way to run a ball joint in the rear on his 2021 Ridgeline
@mannd6142
3 жыл бұрын
What a cool jacket with the pups on it! Where did you get it!!?
@2SanityAtitsBest2
7 ай бұрын
The Traxda guy talks about the Axel relocation kit. In the beginning you mention that the 3.5” kit is just fine on the axels. Is the relocation kit a good addition? What’s up with that? I plan to buy a kit and want to make sure I order what I need to and get it all done the first time.
@taemac10
3 жыл бұрын
Where is this at? Looks beautiful!
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
Various places in Southern and Eastern California. -lone pine, CA -Manzanar National Park -Lytle creek, CA -Big Bear, CA
@pkaronis1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, your videos are great! How many miles on your Passport so far?
@JonDZ_Adventuring
3 жыл бұрын
63K miles! 2 years of ownership
@UntitledSpaghetti2
3 жыл бұрын
You don't gain 4" of ground clearance with a 3.5" lift. You're measuring at the wrong location. Look at how much lower the control arms are compared to where you measured. Just like solid axles clearance doesn't measure clearance at the axle tube, but at the bottom of the differential.
@AdventureOutintheWildreness
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Jon know that. I measure at the same points. My rear diff. Clearance is 11" , but I know the lowest point at my control arm is 10"
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