[DriveAllNight]

After seeing the other thread, the leveled Ridgeline looks really cool.

Question, Any Downsides to doing this?

I'm guessing if you have a lot of weight in the back it would give a little less traction on the front, (I'm no engineer, just thinking basic physics) I could be very wrong.

 

[DriveAllNight]

No. There is no extra leverage applied to lessen the traction on front wheels. If you have the FWD only and you were in snow or sand ...then maybe cause it is trying to pull all the extra weight..lift or not.

Ok, so Honda lowered the front for style? possibly to MPG?

Because if there is no downside, I can't see why you wouldn't level it (unless you didnt' want the extra added expense)

 

[DriveAllNight]

it is higher in the back to handle the weight in the bed or tongue load from a trailer. It is not a sports car, I don't see why anyone would level it. Get a corvette.

It's hard to get 2x4's in a vette. :wink:

But seriously, that was what I was asking, because it doesn't seem like most trucks have that rake, or maybe I haven't noticed enough.

So there is a real reason, not just someone's idea of styling. Which makes sense why you wouldn't do it, or more to the point why Honda did it to begin with.

I'm guessing it all comes down to what your intended purpose for the truck is, seems like I'll leave it raked.

Still waiting on the cover though....
and waiting.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it.