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12-12-2012, 07:02 PM
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ROC Rank: Freshman
2007
RTL
Other Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 8
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Lift?
Ok so I'm new to the ridgeline. I've had big trucks with huge lift kits on them. I got the ridgeline cause I am a truck guy and I wanted a better gas mileage truck. I am planning on lifting my truck really soon but not sure how high I want it. What is the max lift I should do before it looks bad. I havnt seen a ridgeline with a lift kit higher then 3 in. So should I only go up to a 3 in lift or would it look good higher?
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12-12-2012, 07:54 PM
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ROC Rank: 3k Comma Club
2011
RTS
Bali Blue Pearl 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fleming, Georgia
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Re: Lift?
2 inch is that highest you can get.
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12-12-2012, 07:57 PM
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2008
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Billet Silver Metallic 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: High Point, NC
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Re: Lift?
Two inches is the max lift for the RL. If you bought it wanting to go higher, you bought the wrong vehicle.
You may (or may not) want to read the following thread for more info: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...094#post228094 Good luck and I hope you enjoy your RL.
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12-12-2012, 08:36 PM
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ROC Rank: Freshman
2007
RTL
Other Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 8
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Re: Lift?
I bought the ridgeline cause I always owned trucks and I don't need a big truck right now and the RL looked like a fun truck I could put money towards to make it really nice. If I wanted a big truck I would've boughten another ford but I'm inlove with my ridgeline and where I live you don't see ridgelines often so that's cool cause I like standing out. But Thankyou for your help.
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12-12-2012, 09:15 PM
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ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club
2009
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Sterling Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Lift?
Welcome, Clutchski. If you wanted a truck with better mileage than the rest (in real life, regardless of specs), you made the best choice. However, many customisations will reduce mileage. Whether it's a lift kit, non-OEM tires, bull bar... anything that affects aerodynamics or rolling resistance have an effect, mostly for the worse. About the only addition that will make an improvement is a tonneau cover, and that's only for highway mileage.
Of course, the best way to get good mileage is simply to never be in a rush. It's shocking how much of a difference it makes. I'm talking about a 20-30% difference in city and mixed driving. When it comes to highway driving, expect to pay a penalty of about 1% fuel consumption for every 1% faster you go above 60 MPH. What other kind of plans do you have for your truck? |
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12-13-2012, 03:09 PM
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ROC Rank: Junior
2008
RTL
Nimbus Gray Metallic 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Guys Mills, PA
Posts: 258
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Re: Lift?
I have a 2" lift on mine and just about the biggest tires you can fit on a RL and my gas mileage (when corrected for the difference in the circumference of the bigger tires) averages right around 16.8 in the summer and 15 or less during the winter. And I don't drive around with my foot in the gas. ...most of the time. lol
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12-13-2012, 03:09 PM
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ROC Rank: Junior
2008
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Nimbus Gray Metallic
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Guys Mills, PA
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Re: Lift?
Oh and welcome to the club!
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12-13-2012, 04:15 PM
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ROC Rank: Freshman
2007
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Other Join Date: Dec 2012
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Re: Lift?
Thanks Ian and my plans are an exhaust, 2 in lift, a couple more inches on the tires and black rims. My truck is a burgandy color so I think black is a good choice, bull bar an possible kc lights ontop. I've seen some ridgelines online won them and I like it.
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12-13-2012, 05:28 PM
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ROC Rank: Senior
2008
RTL
Formal Black Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 599
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Re: Lift?
The biggest lift kit is 2" but bigger tires can gain another .5"
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12-13-2012, 06:57 PM
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ROC Rank: Freshman
2007
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Other Join Date: Dec 2012
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Re: Lift?
I found the rims I want. Just not sure what kind of tires. Still deciding.
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