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nomocars23
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boner;3954 wrote:If it was meant for truck dutys why did they make it more like a SUV(Sport utility vehicle) . I think it is more of a SUT(Sport utility truck) just look at the lil bed on it . I wouldn't want to put any thing in there it could f-up the cooler.
Ef-it;10888 wrote:True that. They don't even sport a frame like other trucks, just a unibody, it's basically just a car. If I remember correctly, it doesn't even have four wheel low in the 4wd models. It has tiny axles too, take a look under one. They should just sell them with car tires, but then urban yuppie warrior and soccer moms wouldn't want them. Just my opinion. Before I get off the soap box, honda probably wouldn't have gotten into suv's if american's weren't so hyped on them, honda just wanted a piece of the pie (money that comes from them.) Just think if they would've just kept all there focus on making kick-arse type-r cars. Just stating some facts and opinions. Don't crucify me.
yeah i like a lil bit but i allways wanted honda to make a truck like other companies like toyota and gm ... not with there tech but with a closer mindset .... with the configuerablity(sp) when you go on ther sites you can choose bed size cab sizes and all that jazzz

imo its still cool for honda but idk if they are gonna be able to be a big part of the trucking community
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miz92lude
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Post by miz92lude »

fwd truck wtf (but hey they'll tow a prelude around on a trailer)
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audioguru76;115890 wrote:didnt realize that I'd already posted on this, but here's a pic of mine anyway.

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thats would look awesome if it was tucking the tires, saw one yesterday on dubs with a grill and a few other things, looked sweet
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yeah, but tucking the tires would hinder my towing/hauling i think. I could never get an answer from KW suspension regarding the effect on payload. I considered KW up front and airbags in the back with a leveling valve...but decided against it because I had fears of being stuck a million miles from home with a trailer and a blown bag or air line.

oh, and the 2009 Ridgelines are getting a horsepower/torque increase....a whopping 3hp! and like 5 torque from 2500 rpm up (where it's needed, btw).
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The Ridgeline was made for the weekend family to pull a jet ski or 2 or atv. All it is basically is a Honda Pilot with a bed. To the guys out there I also own a 99 GMC Z71 and my truck doesn't even compare to the ride comfort of the Ridgeline
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Post by luvmyhondas »

but they will handle more...
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more closely related to the Odyssey in body construction, using Pilot drivetrain components according to the training Honda sent me to.

and just to clarify, are you saying your silverado rides better or worse?
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No my truck rides like a covered wagon compared to the Ridgeline.
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Post by Liquor Assassin »

my dad's ridgeline
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Post by luvmyhondas »

that's not treading very lightly! but they are very fun off road.
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Post by Liquor Assassin »

ALOT of fun, seemed like their was no situation that 4wd couldnt handle... i love it, even with the normal non all terrain/off road tires it performed very well, no issues
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