Continuing the Drove a Ridgeline Thread...
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Originally Posted by vader716
I just saw the last thread...wow is all I can say. I was going to comment but won't because I don't want this thread to be locked too. Some people 
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Originally Posted by Bighersh
I'm a black man, and I’ve been around a while . . .
Originally Posted by Bighersh
However, being called dumb, by someone who is a dysfunctional illiterate, (Mountaineer) is where I draw the line!
Hersh, you showed nothing but graciousness and class. Well done.
As for Matt . . . just keep in mind that karma is a bitch, and when that clown drops he'll find himself in an afterlife where the entire population is composed of races other than white, the only vehicles are Toyotas, and there will be no unions.
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BigHersh, I think he was willing to get banned if he could take you down with him.
Nice spin move, he grabbed nothing but air.
While you end up with more highlight material come contract renegotiation time.
Nice spin move, he grabbed nothing but air.
While you end up with more highlight material come contract renegotiation time.
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Originally Posted by Raoul
BigHersh, I think he was willing to get banned if he could take you down with him.
Nice spin move, he grabbed nothing but air.
While you end up with more highlight material come contract renegotiation time.
Nice spin move, he grabbed nothing but air.
While you end up with more highlight material come contract renegotiation time.
Side note: A guy here said he read that "Larry The Cable Guy", makes $1,000,000.00 a month in licensing revenue from T-Shirt's and other logos with "Git 'er Done" on it.
If that's true, damn! Talk about an easy way to get rich!
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Originally Posted by kobiashi
Hersh, you showed nothing but graciousness and class. Well done.
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Hersh you showed a lot of class, you're alright in my book. If you ever venture up to Little Rock the first round is on me.
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Originally Posted by Bighersh
I'm a black man, and I’ve been around a while, so the term itself, even though I know BBM, meant it in a derogatory way- is no big deal. He's only saying how he really feels, which might have a lot to do with his upbringing.
However, being called dumb, by someone who is a dysfunctional illiterate, (Mountaineer) is where I draw the line!
holy cow man! Who would have ever thought such a 3 letter word that I said would bring such a big deal?? Not me.
Hopefully Bighersh and everyone else in here doesn't get offended this easily in life specially you Bighersh. I mean this is only a computer where on, who cares what anyone says to anyone on a computer? Obviously you took my statement toward you in a way other then how I meant it to sound. Thats whats bad about computers, you never know how someone meant to say something since you can't actually hear the person talk. I did not mean a raciest statement to you Bighersh and I apologize for you thinking thats how I meant for it to come out. Somehow (no offense) when blacks say that to each other, it means nothing, but when a white guy says it to a black guy, all hell brakes out (like now) so what I'm saying is that I didn't mean it the way you all took it.
so Bighersh, I don't care if you accept this apology, but I at least wanted to let you know thats not how I meant it, so I'm sorry. Hate me, ignore me, ban me, I really don't care but I just wanted to let you know this.
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i dont post here too often, but i do stop by all the time.
i read the 'other' ridgeline thread and was quite shocked, and disappointed by mountaineers post.
for quite awhile i didnt know if mountaineer was a real person. many of the posts were so pathetic that i couldnt accept the fact that they were done in earnestness.
i now believe they are 'from the heart', and that heart resides in the body of an a-hole.
i read the 'other' ridgeline thread and was quite shocked, and disappointed by mountaineers post.
for quite awhile i didnt know if mountaineer was a real person. many of the posts were so pathetic that i couldnt accept the fact that they were done in earnestness.
i now believe they are 'from the heart', and that heart resides in the body of an a-hole.
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Originally Posted by CrAz3D
anyhow, what are the Ridgelines rated to towing/haul?
More than a Ranger I would assume?
More than a Ranger I would assume?
Tow: 5,500 lbs.
I don't know where it ranks among small trucks as far as towing is concerned, but that haul rating seems pretty respectable. I think the full size (150 & 1500 clas trucks) are rated at aroudn 1,700 - 1,800 lbs.
PS: I've had over 3,000 lbs in my 1999 4.6L SuperCab, 2,000 pounds of which were rocks for my garden. And although the bumper was inches from the ground, it made it where I was going, and back, without a single flinch. So, I know the cargo rating is underestimated, but still- I think both are impressive.
I've had about 1,600 in the bed of our 2001 Super Crew, (Pallet of Ceramic tile). So far, the heaviest thing to hit the back of this 2006 F-150, is me. Aside from that, I had my son's battery-powered car in there for a trip to the park!
Originally Posted by Wookie
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Hersh you showed a lot of class, you're alright in my book. If you ever venture up to Little Rock the first round is on me.
Hersh you showed a lot of class, you're alright in my book. If you ever venture up to Little Rock the first round is on me.
PS, this ignore feature is pretty nice. It hides everything, other than the fact that they said something.
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Originally Posted by CrAz3D
anyhow, what are the Ridgelines rated to towing/haul?
More than a Ranger I would assume?
More than a Ranger I would assume?
And aaaah..the ignore list.
1st person ever. Ridgeline talk only please...thanks.
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From the 07' F-150 brocure,for comparison
pa yload pac kages
ma ximum pa yload
ma ximum to wing
REGU LAR CA B 4x2 st yleside
Wheelb ase (in.) E ngine M ax. Payload (lbs .) G VWR (lbs .)
126 4.2L 1890 6500
4.6L 1960 6650
5.4L 1820 6650
144.5 4.2L 1910 6650
4.6L 1970 6800
5.4L 2070 7050
5.4L 3050 8200*
superCA B 4x2 st yleside
132.5 4.6L 1680 6650
5.4L 1790 6950
144.5 4.6L 1650 6700
5.4L 1870 7050
163 5.4L 2700 8200*
superCrew ford harley-davids onTM 4x2 st yleside
138.5 5.4L 1050 6550
supercrew 4x2 st yleside
138.5 4.6L 1650 6800
5.4L 1770 7050
150.5 4.6L 1540 6800
5.4L 1660 7050
REGU LAR CA B 4x4 st yleside
126 4.6L 1810 6800
5.4L 1710 6850
144.5 4.6L 1830 6950
5.4L 1670 6950
5.4L 2700 8200*
superCA B 4x4 st yleside
132.5 4.6L 1640 6900
5.4L 1680 7150
144.5 4.6L 1600 6950
5.4L 1730 7200
163 5.4L 2350 8200*
superCRE W FOR D harley-davids onTM awd st yleside
138.5 5.4L 990 6750
supercrew 4x4 st yleside
138.5 4.6L 1450 6900
5.4L 1630 7200
150.5 4.6L 1340 6900
5.4L 1520 7200
REGU LAR CA B 4x2 fl areside
Wheelb ase (in.) E ngine M ax. Payload (lbs .) G VWR (lbs .)
126 4.2L 1870 6500
4.6L 1940 6650
5.4L 1780 6650
superCA B 4x2 fl areside
144.5 4.6L 1630 6700
5.4L 1850 7050
superCrew 4x2 fl areside
150.5 4.6L 1520 6800
5.4L 1640 7050
REGU LAR CA B 4x4 fl areside
126 4.6L 1790 6800
5.4L 1690 6850
superCA B 4x4 fl areside
144.5 4.6L 1580 6950
5.4L 1710 7200
superCrew 4x4 fl areside
150.5 4.6L 1280 6900
5.4L 1480 7200
Note: All figures are subject to change.
ma ximum pa yload
ma ximum to wing
REGU LAR CA B 4x2 st yleside
Wheelb ase (in.) E ngine M ax. Payload (lbs .) G VWR (lbs .)
126 4.2L 1890 6500
4.6L 1960 6650
5.4L 1820 6650
144.5 4.2L 1910 6650
4.6L 1970 6800
5.4L 2070 7050
5.4L 3050 8200*
superCA B 4x2 st yleside
132.5 4.6L 1680 6650
5.4L 1790 6950
144.5 4.6L 1650 6700
5.4L 1870 7050
163 5.4L 2700 8200*
superCrew ford harley-davids onTM 4x2 st yleside
138.5 5.4L 1050 6550
supercrew 4x2 st yleside
138.5 4.6L 1650 6800
5.4L 1770 7050
150.5 4.6L 1540 6800
5.4L 1660 7050
REGU LAR CA B 4x4 st yleside
126 4.6L 1810 6800
5.4L 1710 6850
144.5 4.6L 1830 6950
5.4L 1670 6950
5.4L 2700 8200*
superCA B 4x4 st yleside
132.5 4.6L 1640 6900
5.4L 1680 7150
144.5 4.6L 1600 6950
5.4L 1730 7200
163 5.4L 2350 8200*
superCRE W FOR D harley-davids onTM awd st yleside
138.5 5.4L 990 6750
supercrew 4x4 st yleside
138.5 4.6L 1450 6900
5.4L 1630 7200
150.5 4.6L 1340 6900
5.4L 1520 7200
REGU LAR CA B 4x2 fl areside
Wheelb ase (in.) E ngine M ax. Payload (lbs .) G VWR (lbs .)
126 4.2L 1870 6500
4.6L 1940 6650
5.4L 1780 6650
superCA B 4x2 fl areside
144.5 4.6L 1630 6700
5.4L 1850 7050
superCrew 4x2 fl areside
150.5 4.6L 1520 6800
5.4L 1640 7050
REGU LAR CA B 4x4 fl areside
126 4.6L 1790 6800
5.4L 1690 6850
superCA B 4x4 fl areside
144.5 4.6L 1580 6950
5.4L 1710 7200
superCrew 4x4 fl areside
150.5 4.6L 1280 6900
5.4L 1480 7200
Note: All figures are subject to change.
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[QUOTE=Zaairman]It's about the same as a Ranger, but as it was stated earlier, I don't think that towing heavy loads would be very good for the rear CV joints. Come to think of it, I've never seen a Ridgeline with a hitch before, much less towing.QUOTE]
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The CV Joints don't care what kind of load is in the bed of the truck. That force bears on the suspension components not the drivetrain. Furthermore they just freewheel meaning no rotational force is applied,unless the VTM system engages the rear differential. Is the Ridgeline an alternative to a 150, 250, or 350? NO. But it is an alternative to a sporttrac! Also remember it is actually not a full-size vehicle it is a midsize. The one you drove was rough. Do yourself a favor, go test drive one from the dealer. Then if its still a rough riding vehicle you have made your point.
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The CV Joints don't care what kind of load is in the bed of the truck. That force bears on the suspension components not the drivetrain. Furthermore they just freewheel meaning no rotational force is applied,unless the VTM system engages the rear differential. Is the Ridgeline an alternative to a 150, 250, or 350? NO. But it is an alternative to a sporttrac! Also remember it is actually not a full-size vehicle it is a midsize. The one you drove was rough. Do yourself a favor, go test drive one from the dealer. Then if its still a rough riding vehicle you have made your point.
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[QUOTE=gryph00f150]
I wouldn't call it 'rough,' it's not even a year old. Only has highway miles on it. And I have no desire to drive one at the dealer. It'll probably ride just the same. Also, Honda calls it a half ton truck, which is a fullsize.
Originally Posted by Zaairman
It's about the same as a Ranger, but as it was stated earlier, I don't think that towing heavy loads would be very good for the rear CV joints. Come to think of it, I've never seen a Ridgeline with a hitch before, much less towing.QUOTE]
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The CV Joints don't care what kind of load is in the bed of the truck. That force bears on the suspension components not the drivetrain. Furthermore they just freewheel meaning no rotational force is applied,unless the VTM system engages the rear differential. Is the Ridgeline an alternative to a 150, 250, or 350? NO. But it is an alternative to a sporttrac! Also remember it is actually not a full-size vehicle it is a midsize. The one you drove was rough. Do yourself a favor, go test drive one from the dealer. Then if its still a rough riding vehicle you have made your point.
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The CV Joints don't care what kind of load is in the bed of the truck. That force bears on the suspension components not the drivetrain. Furthermore they just freewheel meaning no rotational force is applied,unless the VTM system engages the rear differential. Is the Ridgeline an alternative to a 150, 250, or 350? NO. But it is an alternative to a sporttrac! Also remember it is actually not a full-size vehicle it is a midsize. The one you drove was rough. Do yourself a favor, go test drive one from the dealer. Then if its still a rough riding vehicle you have made your point.
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[QUOTE=gryph00f150]
This post is way off track. First yes a CV does see more strain when a load is applied in the bed. What do you think is moving that added weight foward? The power transferred through the drive train, part of that is the CV joint. Then you go on to say the rear CV joint doesnt see any stress unless the VTM applies power to the rear diff. Then the power is still going through the front CV! CV joints are on all 4 corners on this piece. Lastly CV's can not handle the same stress and torque a solid axle can, end of story
Originally Posted by Zaairman
It's about the same as a Ranger, but as it was stated earlier, I don't think that towing heavy loads would be very good for the rear CV joints. Come to think of it, I've never seen a Ridgeline with a hitch before, much less towing.QUOTE]
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The CV Joints don't care what kind of load is in the bed of the truck. That force bears on the suspension components not the drivetrain. Furthermore they just freewheel meaning no rotational force is applied,unless the VTM system engages the rear differential. Is the Ridgeline an alternative to a 150, 250, or 350? NO. But it is an alternative to a sporttrac! Also remember it is actually not a full-size vehicle it is a midsize. The one you drove was rough. Do yourself a favor, go test drive one from the dealer. Then if its still a rough riding vehicle you have made your point.
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The CV Joints don't care what kind of load is in the bed of the truck. That force bears on the suspension components not the drivetrain. Furthermore they just freewheel meaning no rotational force is applied,unless the VTM system engages the rear differential. Is the Ridgeline an alternative to a 150, 250, or 350? NO. But it is an alternative to a sporttrac! Also remember it is actually not a full-size vehicle it is a midsize. The one you drove was rough. Do yourself a favor, go test drive one from the dealer. Then if its still a rough riding vehicle you have made your point.
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[QUOTE=scott1981]
This post is way off track. First yes a CV does see more strain when a load is applied in the bed. What do you think is moving that added weight foward? The power transferred through the drive train, part of that is the CV joint. Then you go on to say the rear CV joint doesnt see any stress unless the VTM applies power to the rear diff. Then the power is still going through the front CV! CV joints are on all 4 corners on this piece. Lastly CV's can not handle the same stress and torque a solid axle can, end of story
I think it would've had a solid axle if it had been intended to match wits with the F-150, but this tow rating is only 2/3rds to 1/2 that of an F-150, so they aren't in the same class. The only place they come close is on payload rating.
Like someone said, this truck/vehicle was intended to be an alternative to the SportTrac, Fronteir, Colorado, etc...I think when/if Honda decides to build a competitor to the F-150, it will have the right stuff.
Originally Posted by gryph00f150
This post is way off track. First yes a CV does see more strain when a load is applied in the bed. What do you think is moving that added weight foward? The power transferred through the drive train, part of that is the CV joint. Then you go on to say the rear CV joint doesnt see any stress unless the VTM applies power to the rear diff. Then the power is still going through the front CV! CV joints are on all 4 corners on this piece. Lastly CV's can not handle the same stress and torque a solid axle can, end of story
Like someone said, this truck/vehicle was intended to be an alternative to the SportTrac, Fronteir, Colorado, etc...I think when/if Honda decides to build a competitor to the F-150, it will have the right stuff.