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2007 Honda Pilot Off Road Build
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For those that don't know I have an Amazon store with links to a lot of my gear and mods. HondaPilotOverland Amazon Shop
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Wheel Bearing Replacement and Front Lift Kit Install (2003-2008 Honda Pilot)
Wonder if anyone can help me out: I just started removing the struts to replace them, finally got the driver strut in place only to find out the replacement axle/spindle nut does not fit my axle : Dorman Spindle Lock Nut Kit 615-110.1 The 615-110 was suggested by O'Reilly's, Advanced Auto, and AutoZone.I'm guessing the thread pitch is a bit different. I've resorted to reinstalling the old axle nut until I can find a suitable replacement. Help please..
Phoxx
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Honda Pilot vs Nissan Xterra Off-road on Slick Uwharrie Trails (Rocky Mnt. Loop, Sawmill, Daniel)
Off-Road Ranger I
I've got a couple of friends that want to go the AWD / cross over route. This will be motivating to them.
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The Pilot did really well in Uwharrie! Everyone who saw it action was blown away at the obstacles that it overcame in 1 shot! I owe my success to several factors
1) My custom front skidplate mod held up great! I hit it really hard at least 10 times
2) I had enough clearance... Barely LOL (I am actually working on a lift that is over 2.5" )
3) My 32" "skinny" Yokohama Geolandar G003 MT 235-85-16s put on a traction clinic on the wet clay! I truly believe they where the perfect tire to cut through the clay and find traction.
4) Flex: With my rear swaybar disconnected (cut) I was able to pick lines that kept my wheels down most of the time. I was really surprised how little I felt my tires lift. I run with my front swaybar connected now due to axle wear.
5) I was able to keep my transmission temps low thanks to my dual external tans coolers and watching my temp gauge.
6) We learned really quick to scout the line and then spot carefully.
1) My custom front skidplate mod held up great! I hit it really hard at least 10 times
2) I had enough clearance... Barely LOL (I am actually working on a lift that is over 2.5" )
3) My 32" "skinny" Yokohama Geolandar G003 MT 235-85-16s put on a traction clinic on the wet clay! I truly believe they where the perfect tire to cut through the clay and find traction.
4) Flex: With my rear swaybar disconnected (cut) I was able to pick lines that kept my wheels down most of the time. I was really surprised how little I felt my tires lift. I run with my front swaybar connected now due to axle wear.
5) I was able to keep my transmission temps low thanks to my dual external tans coolers and watching my temp gauge.
6) We learned really quick to scout the line and then spot carefully.
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The shackle on my subframe is a 2 ton D shackle with a 1/2” pin. I drilled the hole in the subframe jack point to 1/2” and used a grade 8 1/2” bolt and washers to secure it to my Pilot.
1/2" D-shackle
The Shackle on my custom front hitch receiver is a full size 4 ton hitch shackle.
Hitch Shackle
Another good option for front recovery is to use a tree protector winch strap to lasso the subframe bar.
Tree Winch Strap
1/2" D-shackle
The Shackle on my custom front hitch receiver is a full size 4 ton hitch shackle.
Hitch Shackle
Another good option for front recovery is to use a tree protector winch strap to lasso the subframe bar.
Tree Winch Strap
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Cattle Shoot defeated the Pilot! Xterra and Pilot tackle slick Uwharrie Mud (Daniel, Dutch John)
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Mike and I had a blast in Uwharrie National Park. This is the last of our 3 days off-roading in Uwharrie. The Xterra and Pilot both did great despite slick conditions!
