Lift Kits

[lestor]

Has anyone actualy lifted their ridge with one of the available lift kits? Does it effect performance, ride, etc?

[colorider]

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[Ridgeline2006]

I really would like to lift my Ridgeline but I hate to be the first one! I'm a chicken, really...has anyone else even considered lifting their Ridgeline?

[Andy-Montreal]

Aside from serious off-roaders who are in search of the ultimate ground to vehicle clearance, why would someone install a lift kit?

I do agree that they make the truck look rugged but keep in mind that the center of gravity also changes thus making the truck more vulnerable to a roll-over in high speed manoeuvers. I'm pretty sure that there may also be some compromise to the near-perfect ride that the Ridgeline already possesses.

Just my $0.02 worth (Canadian of course....)

[Ridgeline2006]

Andy-Montreal wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")
...why would someone install a lift kit?...I do agree that they make the truck look rugged...


Exactly! 8)

[Andy-Montreal]

I'm really one to to talk right? I'm still not over my chrome addiction. Now, I'm thinking of having my stock rims chromed by a company out in CA. I wonder if this beats having them polished?

BTW to Ridgeline2006 and to all members, all the best for the new year!

[SilverRTL]

I had the Skyjacker 2" kit installed last week. My coworker kept parking his Pilot next to my Ridgeline and commenting that they were the same height.....so I had it installed. Everything feels the same, no new noises, ride is the same, just a bit higher. It looks really good, it's subtle, no one has asked if it lifted, they just say "it looks tougher than other Ridgelines - you put bigger tires on?" I'll post a picture later, and updates on whether it was a good idea or not as things go on.

[Ridgeline2006]

Price? Availability? Sounds really cool! Thanks, can't wait for the pics.

[bucket]

I just got the skyjacker shipped up to canada

check pic -


Still the same amazing ride. Feels Awesome to be higher!!

[Ridgeline2006]

Now that looks real cool! Any info on price? Ease of install, etc.?

Wonder what it'd look like with 19 or 20 inch wheels...

[Ridgeline2006]

A little googling and I see that the Skyjacker lift kits cost about $275.00.

Does anyone have installation pics? Or pics of the installed kit? Or even the installation instructions?

[jlocke]

Is that pic of a Body Lift :?: I agree that raising a truck with a lot of geometry and controlled systems is tricky, but I think by now the companies have worked out the bugs. The simplest fix for the controlled systems would be a gear ratio change in response to the changed tire diameter. That way the Nav system is still recieving an accurate distance measurement from the speedo and odometer. One question I do have is this: how probable and cost effective would it be to have a driveshaft shop (reputable) create one-off custom shafts for the truck? I know many who have done this with the Exterra, but the independant shafts with CV's must cost a bit for the Ridge'. What do you think? I would love to see a good 3" suspension lift with upgraded gears, shafts, and brakes. Maybe we could get a hold of the designs from the Baja Trophy Truck?

[Cool Cat]

jlocke wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")
Is that pic of a Body Lift :?: I agree that raising a truck with a lot of geometry and controlled systems is tricky, but I think by now the companies have worked out the bugs. The simplest fix for the controlled systems would be a gear ratio change in response to the changed tire diameter. That way the Nav system is still recieving an accurate distance measurement from the speedo and odometer. One question I do have is this: how probable and cost effective would it be to have a driveshaft shop (reputable) create one-off custom shafts for the truck? I know many who have done this with the Exterra, but the independant shafts with CV's must cost a bit for the Ridge'. What do you think? I would love to see a good 3" suspension lift with upgraded gears, shafts, and brakes. Maybe we could get a hold of the designs from the Baja Trophy Truck?


The SkyJacker kit isn't a body lift. Technically its a strut spacer. Some manufacturers (Truxx) are including MDX control arm linkages to prevent binding, others aren't. I haven't seen any complaints either way, except for the extra expense of the kits that include them.

A much easier way to adjust the speedo than by regearing is by modifying the VSS signal. This can be done fairly easily with a little box that is easy to install and is widely available. I believe I've posted links to it here somewhere. I don't have it handy right now.

I'm planning to install a lift kit and, eventually, larger tires. I had hoped to have the lift installed before my trip to AZ, but that's not likely to happen now as I'm leaving in one week and I don't even have the lift kit yet. Hopefully one of these days I'll have the money for some upgrades!