[ShutterBug]

These are lifting springs. Can anyone near Corona, CA help them out with a test vehicle?

 

[PNWGarageDad]

Do you have a link or pictures?

 

[ShutterBug]

I've basically just been following them on Facebook for a year or so now and when they post about other AWD SUVs, I ask about the Passport. They said in the past something was coming but didn't have a timeline. I got this response the other day. Scroll down to the post about the RAV4:

Eibach

Eibach. 495,208 likes · 3,757 talking about this · 3,388 were here. Welcome to the official Eibach North America Facebook page!

www.facebook.com

 

[ShutterBug]

I'm thinking we would be looking at something like this for the Passport. Ian at NO-LO is running these with strut extensions on his Ridgeline and is very happy with them, but said he was unsure what it would be like without the extensions.

Lift Kits, Lowering Springs, Race Springs, Shocks & Sway Bars

Each PRO-TRUCK-LIFT System is engineered and manufactured using the same technology found in our championship winning ERO Offroad Race Springs and carefully tested to provide unparalleled ride quality and off-road capability.

eibach.com

 

[ares]

Looks more like a leveling kit more than anything. I mean, it does lift the front over an inch but the rears claim to only be less than half an inch lift.

 

[ShutterBug]

I'm not sure about all that. The link was for the Ridgeline springs, but I'm not sure about the Passport. Maybe that's what they need the test vehicle for?

 

[PNWGarageDad]

JonDz has a video out where he modified a Ridgeline rear strut and I believe he used Eibach spring for load support.
It appears the Ridgeline struts are more heavy duty. It's great that more aftermarket parts are coming out!

 

[linkdude64]

I'm in that general area - wonder what being a test vehicle would entail.

 

[ShutterBug]

I'm in that general area - wonder what being a test vehicle would entail.

That's a great question! If you felt like it was something you might possible be into doing, I would imagine you could just give them a call and see what they say. However, after talking to a few people that know much more about this stuff than me, there seem to be questions about how this would work with the OEM stock/strut set up.

 

[jasonpp]

The problem is if you look at the tie rod ball joint angle you will realize Honda has lifted the Passport to its extreme. Any more lift you will risking damaging suspension parts without dropping the subframe and stuff.

 

[CC_Marauder]

I am a long time sub to the JonDZ YT channel (only) but he seems so financially deep into his build at this point, I believe that he could have simply bought a fully capable (mid-size, his stated preference) 4x4 for similar or less money.

I'm simply going to throw on my in hand HPD 18x8 black wheels, 255/55/R18 Toyo Open Country ATIII tires onto the 2020 PP. Then fully trust that my choices will allow for a lot more fire road use access to better campsites and adventure over anything the gawd awful OEM Elite black 20" wheels & Conti tires could ever hope to do for that simple want. And maybe, just maybe add some yellow ditch lights in the not so foreseeable future.

No lifts, no frame cutting, no skid plates, no new coils, no B.A.L.L.S. system, no rooftop tents and no rocker panels needed.

Meaning, NO.MO.BILLS but quite a bit more added adventure value for my needs.

I'll continue to watch and live vicariously through JonDZ for any of his overlanding exploits.

Note: He has to be approaching 150k HARD miles on his 2019. Interested to see how hard he'll continue to ride her and for how long she'll let him. Miles wise people. Sheesh. ; )