HONDA RIDGELINE vs. LANDCRUISER vs. JEEP on 40 Deg HILL CLIMB!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Hey all, the owner of the White Honda Ridgeline is @k20nartpro on Instagram. He is one of the best Honda Tuners in the USA, holding onto the quickest Civic type R quarter mile record for over a year at 10.1 seconds, and he makes a living building engines at his company NewAge Performance. He created the B.A.L.L. System, which uses two Hurst drag racing line locks to brake the front wheels individually. He has custom fit Bilstein shocks into the midsized Honda platform and has come up with a way to elongate struts to match longer springs for more travel. His company is based out of Ventura, California.

[@robertyoung8289]

Built Tacoma TRD PRO 45 yrs of off roading experience. Color me impressed with that Rigeline.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

I've got a 1st Gen built Tundra, and I guarantee you I could air down my tires to 15 psi and crawl right up that with no momentum needed. #1. None of their tires appear aired down. #2. I have lockers. Not sure about them. #3. I built a custom tool box that goes the entire length of my bed, like a deck, and specifically keep multiple hundreds of pounds past the rear axle in tools to balance the weight while I'm crawling. Even with the high output V8 with multiple bolt on HP mods, I can't spin the tires even in 2wd unless it's wet. I spent a decade playing with various designs to maximize traction on this truck. I would crawl right up it. Also my truck is street legal and a daily driver. It's not a buggy or anything like that.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@Steven-gv1ke …… we all aired down, some more than others. The Ridgeline went down to 20 PSI. The location is pinned in the video, so show us 😃. The Landcruiser 80 is triple locked, and he got up after another attempt (shown in the video at 5:31) but he couldn’t just “crawl it”.

[@DoonieForever]

The Honda Ridgeline definitely deserves more respect than it gets out there.

[@highpraise-highcritic]

@@Steven-gv1keLet some air out of your comment .. you are blowing too hard against something that isn't a real truck as you folks kindly remind us all the time.

[@walterbjazevich9801]

Jon, I'm the one with white fj80. I'm a rock crawler kind of guy. I have 30 + years in off roading. My next attempt was just throttling it up and made it easily. Any of those vehicles were capable of making it without any problems. Looks scarier then it is. There is a video of me climbing that rock pile next to it , that I was the only one who attempted it. I did get stuck right at the end which was my fault. The guy sitting with me asked if I wanted a spot,which I should have done. It was absolutely awesome cruising with all of you. Great bunch of guys

[@walterbjazevich9801]

@@yt.be-r fj80. It's a 91 with fzj80 axles. So tripple locked

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@walterbjazevich9801that was a fun day! There were a lot of things I wasn’t able to fit in a 30 minute video, but I do have a plan to make a follow up video. I’ll look through all the shared footage for that rock climb. The recovery footage was awesome too!! Hope to join you all in another trip!

[@Rzazigzag]

Looks like you just started off-roading

[@KarmicPatina]

Honda engineers are pretty special. Not that Toyota isn't...but Honda is really underated off road. Dominant in the dirt.

[@rooster-zg4oo]

Toyotas are reliable but Honda has always been more advanced and innovative

[@Steveriknows]

Have a 2020 black edition with a leveling kit, skid plate, replaced stock with BFG tires and I've been extremely impressed. Refuses to get stuck, even in the nasty clay type of mud we have here. Maintains traction in the steepest of climbs and has enough clearance to handle decommissioned backroads which are common here. But probably the greatest difference over my old Silverado is how smooth it drives over washboard roads are. If you like to fish around here you travel alot of washboard roads which bounces unsprung weight and Ridgelines is very low, add independent suspension and you literally don't notice it. Would highly recommend for people who need a truck that'll take you where you want to go on the weekends but is easy to live with the other 5 days of the week.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I use to drive a FJ cruiser, and the thing I like the most is how precise the steering is. The Toyota would just float around on the highway and gave me a very uneasy feeling, ldriving past 65 mph id have to make so many micro adjustments. I also drove a GMC 2500 work truck, and that drove better.

[@Steveriknows]

@JonDZ_Adventuring Neighbor has an FJ with over a half million km's on it. Hopefully we do as well on our Ridgelines. 🤞

[@frankasnyder]

I bought my 2023 Passport Trailsport because of your videos. You do excellent work and give wonderful, level-headed advice.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Frank! Congratulations! Hope the vehicle treats you as well as it has treated me! I modified mine right from the start. At 8K miles I had a 2” Traxda lift and 32” tires. The 142K miles on my Odometer (153K traveled because of the taller tires) have lots of smiles per Gallon and plenty of adventure miles

[@sclark805]

Never underestimate the driver mod. Great content as always JDZ!

[@danielmiller6983]

Man that first gen cayenne is so sick. I remember when the ridge line first came out, and everyone would clown on it, because it’s like are you a car or a truck. So much hate on it. But they are actually really great vehicles. This is proof

[@tonyllaguno4845]

The Honda Ridgeline deserves more respect in the truck world.

[@Kawasaki750H2stroke]

The Ridgeline hauls 4X8 sheets of plywood and drywall flat in its composite bed and they dont move around. The Frontier, Tacoma and Ranger have wheel wells that prevent me from hauling them flat in the bed. The Ridgeline also has a deep large trunk for my tools and with the other three I have to put my tools in the cab. The Ridgeline has a naturally aspirated V6 and the Tacoma and Ranger have turbo 4 bangers. The cab in the Ridgeline is wider and more comfortable and the entire ride and stability especially with the high tech all well drive is incredible.

[@stevendrake477]

I got a Honda Ridgeline 2 days ago. I love it. I wonder what my neighbors with a overlanding Tacoma, a lifted tundra, and their workers in zr2s think😂😂 I love it though. It's perfect for what I need.

[@chefgiovanni]

Some crazy stuff in this video. I got a 2008 HONDA Ridgeline. Fun facts, runs perfect 100k miles, only replaced the battery and belt. A st of brakes and a few new tires. IT goes through 4 ft. of snow or soft sand easily. I have never needed put it in the locking 4X4 low , as the auto 4x4 feature works like a smooth clock. It has pulled out stuck DODGE trucks before. Nothing beats the reliability, wishbone suspension or the trunk in bed feature. It will be hard to switch from the 1st gen, but HONDA is the best.

[@kazikhalid6197]

They probably don't give a rats ass about what you drive . You should also do the same.

[@ln5747]

​@@kazikhalid6197 sweetie is triggered 😂

[@bradh6185]

They're probably afraid of the Ridgeline.

[@stylin60es]

How you think about yourself is more important bud 🤘

[@TheNastynelly1]

I'm a Jeep guy but always loved the Honda AWD system for a midsize

[@billredding2000]

Yes, when I chose a mid-size SUV (back in 2016) I went with a Honda Pilot EX-L AWD with its iVTM4 system...way superior to Toyota Highlander's then. And the iVTM4 still maybe the best AWD system even today -- except for the Acura SH-AWD, which is identical mechanically, just tuning (software) differences. However, now I have a Jeep Gladiator (Rubicon)...that will have to do. ;-) -- BR

[@mr.mctiktok]

I can only imagine how scary a hill like that can be! Awesome content brother!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Mr. mctiktok, we will have to get on an adventure sometime!

[@therinwhitten]

Ridgelines are spiders when it comes to climbing. I am the only person that can get up my driveway in the winter.... well except for the tractors with snow chains on.

[@robbergstrom943]

Some amazing driving here! Honda should be handing you a new vehicle every generation for your development and ambassadorship of the platform.

[@josephpark421]

Great wheelin with you Jon, Manny, and Able… bunch of super guys… each talented and very modest! Keep adventuring!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Joe! That was a fun fun day! Too bad I couldn’t include more in it, but I may make another video so I can show off all the other stuff we did that day! Let’s get out on another trip soon!

[@cputeq007]

I must admit, that lifted ridgeline looks totally badass and great crawling skills. I have a 2023 Z71 Colorado and thinking about just trading it in for a Ridgeline trailsport. Not that the Ridgeline is 'better' (the turbo 4 of the Z71 is awesome, drives like a diesel) but I came to realize honestly I just use it for a daily driver most days and do very light towing with a 700# trailer. Plus the Ridgeline suspension will certainly handle my washboard roads around here better than my Z71, which likes to hop around like a spider monkey all hopped up on Mt. Dew.

[@bruceyyyyy]

I could crawl up that in my first gen Honda Insight. (: For real, I love that Porsche. Great sound. Good vid, Jon

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! Yes, the Porche sounds so good, and the way it lunched up that 2nd hump was so fun to watch.

[@RandomGuy-qm3mg]

hey not fair! Cayenne has nearly three times the HP of my 99 Land Cruiser! These videos are making me think more and more about getting a front locker, join the cool triple locked club

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! The Cayenne is such a beast of a vehicle! About 2 years ago, I did a video about “OVERLAND DRAG RACE” and guess who won? 😂. Interestingly, the video didn’t get many views. My guess is KZbin shadow banned it 😂

[@jg.4x4]

This trail looks so much fun! Will definitely check it out sometime ! Great vid !

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Really fun off-road park. The location is linked in the video 😃

[@alexgavieres8293]

A regear to go from 20 to 21....is nuts! Lol! But I dig it! You ZF Hondas are the Kings of the Softroaders! Keep it up!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Portal axles next!!!!!!! 🤣

[@k20z3allmotorFTW]

I mainly did it to get my oversized tires back to the original ratio range and speedo correction. Even though it’s minor it definitely has a noticeable improvement for using slower speeds on obstacles

[@alexgavieres8293]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring LOL!!

[@alexgavieres8293]

@k20z3allmotorFTW Was it difficult to do? I'm assuming it was one of those cool quirky Honda compatibility things like being able to easily add a 6th gear to a 5 speed Honda Element.

[@alexgavieres8293]

The Ridgeline has made a dent in the industry. I say that because Go Fast Campers once put out a video mentioning they didn't make a camper for the Honda truck, making fun of it.... but now they do. Lol!

[@tylergarcia3697]

Ive done that steep of a climb in my 2010 Liberty. All I could see was sky. It felt like any bump and I'd start tumbling backwards. Thankfully I didn't have to go down the same way. That was definitely adrenaline pumping.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

*Professional-level skills as always Jon* ❤❤❤

[@salsanacho]

I definitely agree with the "are you willing to total your vehicle to drive up a stupid hill" debate... there's a bit of machismo in the offroading/overlanding community and some of it needs to be tempered with reason. Unless you're the founder of Facebook, we need to consider the costs of doing the things we do for entertainment.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yeah, the majority of us aren’t going to drive up the stupid hill 😂. Heck, people hardly even take off-road vehicles off-road. But the guy in the Ridgeline has experience drag and track racing. Many people have chimed in saying that track racing is so helpful for off-road skills. That’s another thing I have no interest in 😂, I’ll stick to playing need for speed or gram turismo 😂

[@nickcivic21]

Hey, John is absolutely amazing that you single-handedly started the niche before Honda could even come up with the idea of the trail sport with your passport. I purchased my passport around the same time as yours and definitely wanted to fix it up unfortunately, the bug of a sports sedan tickled my fancy, and I’m currently owner of a 23 TLX type-S I love it to pieces but sometimes speeding on a close professional tracks, wink wink doesn’t take the box for adventure for me. I am highly debating between the 24 Ridgeline or a 24 pilot trail sport do you have any knowledge of a True off roader coming to Honda maybe in the form of a new Ridgeline or new passport I definitely don’t have to rush at all my brother currently has a 23 pilot Trail sport which I’ve driven multiple times and really like please give me your advice…. Why can’t Honda take the SxS Knowldge and apply it to the SUV/Truck world at honda

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I don’t know what Honda has in store for the 2025 Passport or Ridgeline, and that Honda Designer Joe Park won’t be telling me anything 😂. I’m actually worried the next gen, while it has a more capable AWD system, might be going soft in other areas. You can’t lock in the gears, it has been shown to stall, the rocker panels is completely built into the doors (like many other soft AWDs). Also, the companies I am partnered with haven’t been able to build a big lift, which is probably due to the platform going soft and sticking the differentials up higher like all the other soft AWDs. I would wait 😃. Honda makes their own transmission, so it would be awesome if they surprise us with function that we would want, like being able to hold gears and more manual control. Maybe they’ll blow our minds and implement portal axles! Haha, doubt it, but Honda is known for thinking outside the box to come up with solutions (like the suspension for the civic type R)

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I’ll add that mechanically, it should be able to drive up Hells Gate in Moab with a skilled driver, but from what I’ve seen of the next generation is that there’s digital Nannie’s to ensure the vehicle’s long term reliability, which look like they would also cock block from driving up Hells Gate. The Ford Bronco Sport badlands can do it, but they also have parts grenading.

[@mmaxx9915]

I think if Honda from the factory would do the drop frame lift, include better underclading, aggressive brake slip control and a 55to1 first gear for the Trailsport version it would be a game changer and open up market value for Honda. I know I would be trading my 2020 for a new one.

[@TheHonarable1]

Wasn't surprised the Porsche made it....those Cayenne/Touareg awd systems are so capable

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The 1st gen Cayenne/touaregs are actually true full time 4WD. The Touaregs have an option for a rear locking differential.

[@TheHonarable1]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Yes and some Touaregs came with an optional center locking diff. Great vid btw

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@TheHonarable1 OH! The center diff was optional? So I guess some 1st gen’s were in fact AWD like you mentioned! Thanks!

[@forzafan92]

the more videos i see of the honda ridgeline and its capabilities the more i fall in love with my honda ridgeline and i was a ford guy for years

[@jeremypilot1015]

As for the read end in the Ridgeline I believe they still use the AT-4 system which is basically an electronic locking differential.

[@4WDisLife]

Yo. I literally just went off-roading with a couple of cayennes and they do amazing.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The 1st gen Cayennes are great!!! In the case of the one in this video, a top trim Cayenne Turbo S with twin turbo V8! Such great stuff! 550hp/553TQ and this was in a vehicle made over a decade ago 😃

[@Jaredbar]

the longer wheel base has to help the ridgeline as well. great videos!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That’s a good point! Another reason why I don’t want to try this in my overland built Passport 😂

[@tangledline]

Man this looks like fun. I had a Land Cruiser 80 triple lock. Loved it but someone hit it and welp...totaled out. Now I run an H1/H2/Jeep TJ and 4th Gen V8 4x4 4runner. Yeah..once you get bit..you are in love with the outdoor fun. Thanks guys!

[@timhardman4764]

Jon, always interesting and entertaining. thanks for another cool video. I have an '06 Ridgeline everyday driver...the most utilitarian vehicle I've ever owned and my play vehicle (that your channel tuned me into several years ago before which I'd never even bothered investigating it's capabilities) a 2015 Nissan Pro4-X. Love your content and presentation style. keep doing what you're doing.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Tim! I always enjoy your comments! The Nissan frontier is a good value and also wet reliable. I wouldn’t mind having one of the new ones! I hear stock they get 26 mpg highway

[@Ram14250]

Hi Jon! Everything is looking so good!! Love hearing from Manny! He is amazing! Will you have anymore "maintenence" videos with Manny coming up for the Passport?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Ram! I shot all the footage for the ZF9 transmission fluid change, and was guided by Manny, but I just haven’t gotten around to making the video

[@mikemartin3191]

I had an 80 series land cruiser, one of my all time favorite vehicles, great for camping and travelling. Not so great off road. It's a heavy underpowered SUV. Dual lockers can help, but it's still heavy.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for sharing, maybe that’s why Joe Rogan had a LS engine swap in his.

[@TheOffroadCamper]

I’m pretty sure my Grand Cherokee Trailhawk can do it, but I would never have a reason to do it because I don’t Offroad to prove I can do some obstacle in off-road Park. I only tackle obstacles I encounter on my adventure, I have found myself in situations where I had to tackle an obstacle that I did not think the vehicle could do, but there was no other way out of my situation, and surprisingly enough my Grand Cherokee did it.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I think the vast majority think just like you and I 😃

[@TheOffroadCamper]

I’m now Almost 56, and my no fear adrenaline driven attitude has given way to self preservation, and vehicle mechanical sympathy. Not the same throw caution to the wind cyclist I once was. I still enjoy the adventure, just differently from how I use to, but I do enjoy seeing others push the boundaries.

[@samjohnson9894]

Considered many options, including a 1st gen Ridgeline, when I started building my own offroad experience. After much research and learning ended up with a 3xl #80series and have never looked back. Might even be buried in it. Bottom line is 2 things: 1 - solid axles 2 - axle locks Everything else is a bandaid or near-peer.

[@jeremypilot1015]

I owned a 2005 Honda Pilot and I was driving through mud holes, never spinning a tire, while S-10 pickups were getting bogged down. There was just something about Honda's AWD that makes them nearly unstoppable off-road. In contrast I had a 2007 Lexus GX-470 that sucked off-road. Too heavy and traction was poor even with locking differentials.

[@VeteranTRAGIC]

can i point out that the porsche driver was wearing a honda hat.... Honda really is the best hahaha

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! He has a Honda Dirt bike that he straps to the back of his Porsche on a hitch carrier.

[@k1maktatanka]

Does anybody knows the lift on that ridgeline???

[@glsracer]

I have made it up hills like this in a lifted Volvo XC70. Like you said in the video it takes some skill and the willingness to commit. The looks on some of the people when I'd crest the hill were priceless. I still have regrets selling that Volvo for a newer one that I don't off-road.

[@BigRedtheGinger]

After I get an LSD installed on my 79 Dodge W150 Power Wagon, I'd love to try this place. It has a 360 V8 with a NP435 4 speed trans and NP203 case(full time 4x4,no 2wd option). The granny first is a stupid 6.68, low range is 2:1. Im just curious to see how this old truck can compare. Though, it will suck since it never had power steering from the factory, and I'm running 31s.

[@sassinator21]

Looks fun… I’d love to hit that place in my JT. But alas I’m stuck to the Rockies and Moab

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! That’s sounds like way more fun this this off-road park in California. You’re living the dream!!

[@speedy423]

How many inches lift on the ridgeline?

[@k20z3allmotorFTW]

4.75 inch lift

[@speedy423]

@@k20z3allmotorFTW ty

[@mariodiaz3897]

What lift kit is on ridgeline where can I buy that lift kit and wheels and tire size

[@Cowdog1]

Excellent video!

[@TheNastynelly1]

Hondas AWD is most legit

[@moshesmoving]

At that angle the diminished effect of the coefficient of friction is probably the biggest adversary, something neither the gearing nor the torque or the driver skill is of much use.

[@adventuretrails1ato]

Very awesome.... Wish I was on southern california.... At some point I'll be back....

[@hybridsnowleopard]

I think part of it has to do with the FWD biased setup on the Ridgeline too. The way how steep that climb is, most RWD biased will want to do a backflip if given too much throttle.

[@milfordcivic6755]

It's called torque vectoring. Sends the power to the wheels that have grip

[@OverlandOverloaded]

Looks like VTEC Kicked in YO!

[@Ellocoyyopodcast]

Honda just the best.

[@paulny61]

Wow! Just Wow Manny 🔥

[@ranger2188]

Hey John! Great video! Great Idea! John I’m attempting to do similar to my 2021 Honda HRV Lx, I know it sounds crazy (I love my little Honda) I’ve already increased my tire and wheel geometry from stock to 225/17 on Toyo ATII and it made a huge difference in handling! Is it possible to lift it 3” more? Also, I have a K&N in it but the engine (1800) seems as if it’s not using all its capabilities? Is there a way to increase: mpg, hp more? I’m from Michigan and it handles snow fine I saw a video where someone took one completely off road? I want to do that is it possible? Thank you Ricky from Howell

[@javierlugo259]

Excellent Video Bro-ski, Many Thanks......

[@mikedoyle-rb4pj]

Im thinking of getting a new Ridgeline Trail sport, not for this kind of trail but a 2inch level kit and 20 in tires, what specs do i need to do, Thanks,

[@pnwdweler4100]

Those are some small tires.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Sorry for the late reply Mike. You can fit a 30.5” tire with slight rub, or you can shave the pinch weld or use a Traxda axle relocation kit to fit larger. I run 33” tires by shaving the pinch weld, but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you know what you are doing.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

😂 @pnwdewlwr4100 I have 20” tires on my mini foldable e-bike

[@HRTBRKD0G]

Looking to get a second gen Ridgeline at some point. Recommendation for keeping clutch plates an cooler lines? Physical shifter or buttons?

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Awesome video man!! Nice Ridgeline!! My father-in-law had a 20 as well. Not impressed at all. My 23 Nissan Titan Pro-4x stomps it all day, everyday!! My Titan even gets better mpg too!!

[@brianmoore4778]

Had two 80 series land cruisers, one 100 series, Mitsubishi Montero SR , Touareg V8, and land Rover lr3 hse V8 HD model. Discovery III is my favorite off road. Dumont and Glamis dunes were not an obstacle. Mohave desert, Sonora desert no problem keep on trucking. 25:36

[@chrisE815]

What's involved with re-gearing a current gen 9spd Ridgeline? Does Manny have any videos up?

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Crazy! Im impressed!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

🙌

[@yulianoagricola]

Tengo una honda ridgeline año 2022 es muy rica la camioneta. Le tengo los neumáticos que vienen de fábrica... Se podran poner unos mas anchos y altos.. ? Me podrías ayudar.. Saludos desde Chile.

[@monkeypolice3048]

The weight of the Honda ridgeline is lighter than most of the cars there and have good grips on the tire with a lower center gravity.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It’s actually the same weight as a 4Runner at 4500 lbs stock, and heavier than a stock Wrangler.

[@lastoftheairplan9287]

Do you have a video detailing the mods done to the Ridgeline and how difficult they were to add? I see mentions of what's been done here and there but just wondering if there is a comprehensive video on it?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The Ridgeline is modified very similar to my Passport. So just check out my “Honda upgrade / modification playlist”. That Ridgeline has bigger brakes, regeared 4.55 rear diff, and 34” tires.

[@erickrauss4670]

The JL is not a rubicon....looks like a standard sport

[@rc4383]

Does manny have a shop? Or a website where he states the mods he’s done to the ridgeline?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yes, he has a shop, new age performance in Ventura, CA

[@BillyBobTup]

Is this Honda Ridgeline modded? I think so. Lifted/skid plates/larger tires? I have a 21 stock, and I would never even consider trying that 1st part or at 10:24 in. Though the IVTM-4 system has proven amazing on 6" deep snow and ice, GREAT traction, I would be too afraid of tearing the front chin of of damaging something underneath. have hesitated to even take it off road at all. Maybe I am underestimating this truck?

[@k20z3allmotorFTW]

It’s pretty modified, custom suspension/ lift 33 inch tires, regeared transmission

[@camaroboi13]

@3:15 that’s 100% NOT a rubicon, it’s a base model sport with open differentials.

[@alexgarcia3900]

Sick

[@SKzCJ]

Its really simple to see ..The Ridgeline even the Cayenne is going up more on the left (easier side) ..If you look where the Wrangler and Toyota's right tires are at the where its a little darker that side is more of a dip on the climb causing wheelspin ..Its so much more of a dip that it creates a shadow

[@user-is8fs5xo8v]

At this point id buy a honda ridgeline over any Toyota right now!!!! Toyota has lost its dependability

[@milfordcivic6755]

All turbos and headgaskets that will end up failing before 100k.

[@mikeriv60]

Awesome run.. My question is.. What is his suspension setup and how is it as a daily driver ? Thanks 👍

[@k20z3allmotorFTW]

The suspension/lift is custom as I’m still trying to figure out the best setup but getting pretty close to being happy with it. It drives great very comfortable still

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I can vouch. I borrowed Manny’s Ridgeline to pick up some parts in Los Angeles and that thing is so fun to drive. It feels so Tossable! But I swear, I didn’t abuse Manny’s NART at all!

[@mikeriv60]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring 😂

[@Moorejoyinthejourney]

its amazing what removing a few pounds of air pressure can do. 🤣

[@BadgolferJimmyJam]

I have seen Honda Pilots climb inclines that most think they have no shot at. They are legit man, I do not care what people say. Most people go completely off of stereotypes that are not based in reality. Just pride, arrogance and ignorance.

[@dennisl6198]

Aside from all the reasons why any reasonable capable 4wd may or may not make it up this, I'd caution anyone without a 'real' transfer case (a few cars today have a 'low' range that is just a lock in 1st gear) to do stuff like this because tis really going to stress your transmission. If you want to do stuff like this, just get the most capable vehicle. and as far as sending it when you lose traction...just don't.

[@cowboy7684]

Good videos man, I have a pretty decent 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor with stage 2 icon shocks front and rear 3 1/2 “ lift with 33”Nitto trail grapplers i’d like to think I could make it up there. I think I’m gonna go up there and find out thanks for the content and putting out locations of these places

[@flight2k5]

Can’t compare an open diff cruiser to a redline that has traction control.

[@symmetry08]

Nope, it has nothing to do being offroader or not. It's about weight distribution and geometry. Most pick-up trucks without weight loads in the back can do it. Even longer based pickup trucks will do that with ease.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

You sound so sure of yourself, super cute man! I dig it!

[@UnderTheRadar-cc7we]

It would be good to talk to the Jeep and Land Cruiser owners to get an idea of what happened, did land Cruiser not have any lockers, did it go into low range? Was the jeep a 2wd, did it also lack lockers or knowledge in low range? jeep and land Cruiser failed without knowing why so that's unfortunate, could be inexperienced like you mentioned vs experienced Ridgeline owner with awd and it's traction control. Like you I'm surprised jeep and land Cruiser failed but that gorman obstacle attracts all type of experience leveles and comfort levels too like you mentioned.

[@k20z3allmotorFTW]

U can see all their wheels spinning for traction and had they been in 4hi they would just stall/not spin wheels, that 5gen 4Runner that was wondering around the obstacle also attempted several times and could not make it up.

[@edgarandreasyan521]

@@k20z3allmotorFTW wonder if I can make it 👀

[@josephpark421]

Some of the Jeep/ LC guys tend to see what they can do w/o all the aids… then once they get stuck, they turn it on. Goin up triple locked is usually pretty easy… However, some guys didnt take the best line either, which is fine. This is the place to practice and make poor decisions too… lol. That being said, Manny made it look easy!…

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@josephpark421 that’s the best way to learn, and sometimes aids can get you into trouble. I learned from a very experienced Jeep wheeler. He taught me how to left foot brake, and showed my friends that engaging lockers can lead to sliding, and…. That can make someone roll off a cliff. Yeah, absolutely amazed how many did it. He used just enough throttle (about half way) and just held it there.

[@Moorejoyinthejourney]

@@k20z3allmotorFTW how much did you drop your air pressure? looks like you were running about 20lbs? that jeep was rolling at street pressures, I knew the second I watched the video he wasn't making it.

[@brianjorve1920]

Would be nice to know the year of trucks

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@brianjorve1920 i list the generations, so you can just use Wikipedia to find out the year range. Sorry, I didn’t go around asking every single driver the exact year their vehicle was made, hehe 😊

[@tommycodfish]

How was the Honda Ridgeline modified?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

4.5” lift, 34” tires, slight regear, Bilstein rear shocks, elongated struts, and it can brake the front wheels individually. (BALLS - Brake Aid Line Lock System). Sounds complicated, but these mods actually aren’t that expensive. I have the similar mods in my Green Honda, but I also weigh it down with a roof top tent and overlanding gear.

[@dez7100]

I do love watching this and even play a little in the dirt but there’s always a part of me that watches a $100k rig climbing this stuff to everyone’s amazement and wondering why we don’t just play with a $10k quad that could do 100 times more… 🤣

[@bdubred]

Jon, can you list Manny's New Age Performance contact information. Thanks!

[@olaapuna1]

Go with manual drive, so it won’t shift gears and stall between gears…..

[@Scotch42]

I have a gen1 Ridgeline, 248k miles. Ridgeline don't give a damn. I beat mine up almost daily off road for the past 2 years. It just does not care.

[@onebridge7231]

Type of tire has a lot to do with grip as well.

[@abovesociety]

The intro song 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexgarcia3900]

Name?

[@bradh6185]

Unibody is underrated.

[@tyrantking1916]

Does the Honda Ridgeline can climb up a huge Sand Dune? I talk about the real Desert Sand Dune not that tiny you can find on beach I'm from Libya and we have sea's of sands out there in the Desert. Is the Honda Ridgeline capable enough to deal with it?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

No idea. We don’t have huge sand dunes that you can drive on in the USA, but Honda tested this platform in Dakar.

[@Nathdood]

Kinda makes me wish I had bought a Ridgeline over a Santa Cruz. Just didnt have the extra 10 grand to drop

[@stevanaeastwood8059]

Need to take the Excursion out there. 6.0 rwd yeeee

[@Emilthehun]

I think with the same driver , any of the trucks could've made it. That honda fwd paid off here

[@22jeepmojave75]

Maybe others failed due to HP and weigh ratios?

[@mattb9664]

Tires tires tires!

[@AceRiderLA]

*What is this place? Hi*

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The location is linked in the KZbin video. This is Hungry Valley SVRA, located in Gorman, CA

[@owequitit]

I just came to read the excuses… No video = a Ridgeline can’t do it! Video = excuses. I love the true off-roaders that are like “that was cool!”

[@jimf.625]

Brass ⚾🥎🏀🏐🏈!

[@FISHONOVERLAND]

None of them did “the wall” 😁

[@krags.allander2465]

I don't think the Wrangler driver knew what he was doing. If you have lockers,gearing, and power, it doesn't matter what brand 4x4 your driving it'll make it.

[@camaroboi13]

It didn’t have any of that. There were 2 different Jeeps. The first one is a sport model with open diffs

[@ralphramirez1979]

Sixties vw bug go right up that

[@no-lodesigns]

Great video and explanations!

[@Jayda08]

Having the right tire compound makes a big difference. 🙄

[@floridamike2930]

air down to 8 psi and any 4wd goes up it