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Hondas have vented diffs and transmissions so they can ford deep enough to threaten the intake. It is also helpful to keep the dust out of your filter.

Wow thanks for that insight! It is cool knowing you played a part in protecting our family through your work! We love the handling, power, interior space, simplicity, and looks for our 2024 Passport!

We still have our 07 and love it. We love the Passport too though!

I am glad this video could help raise awareness. The people who flash us Honda drives are clearly uncomfortable.

Comment pinned! Thanks!

Yeah, went to Harbor Freight to get the longest #2 Phillips screwdriver they had for my Ridgeline.

@@radarksu That would be so much easier than my impromptu job! LOL

the passports are much cheaper, just as reliable, more comfortable, faster, more fuel efficient, larger interior with similar exterior, and still have a very low first gear for off-road. (same as many 4 low systems jeep uses)

@matthewrideout2677 good points I have a detailed reply drafted just not ready to post yet. I will reply soon

@@matthewrideout2677 it’s not much cheaper. The base model 4Runner with real 4wd is $44,030. The base model Passport with AWD, not 4wd, is $42,400. With the base model 4Runner, to make it off road worthy, costs about $1200 for all terrain tires, and really that’s all you need. It comes with great approach and departure angles, a fair amount of lift, and the stock tires are just a bit under 32s. That setup will take you down 90% of the trails in the USA. For the Passport, the “trail edition” ups the price to $45k, and even that doesn’t get it close to the off road ability of the stock lowest trim 4wd 4Runner, because at the end of the day the Passport still has independent rear suspension and that really can’t be changed. And even then you’d probably still have to buy new tires unless Honda actually shells out real all terrain tires and not the “factory all terrain lites” as I call them, which Toyota does too. And even after that for a Passport to be in the same conversation as a stock 4Runner you’ve got to hunt down suspension lifts and upgrade components, much or even all of which will have to be custom machined for it, since there’s pretty much no profit in off road aftermarket for honda. For the 4Runner there’s hundreds of lift kits alone, not to mention the rest of the off road after market for it. Not to mention outside of the US Toyota is the top off road vehicle manufacturer. As for reliability, 4Runner still stands tall. It’s got a million mile engine in it, and an engine and drivetrain combo that’s been proven for over 15 years of production. Not saying the Passport isn’t reliable. It is. But pretty much no modern vehicle, even in the rest of Toyota’s lineup in the US has the reliability of the 4Runner. I’d argue comfort, but that’s subjective, so I’ll address that in the same category as fuel efficiency: the Passport is a car based SUV. It’s unibody, like the pilot and the ridge line, and pretty much all modern cars. The 4Runner is truck based. It’s a body on frame SUV. It shares its platform with the Tacoma (well, the 05-15 Tacoma. The current 4Runner generation has been around forever). So yes the Passport more fuel efficient and the suspension is more car like, if that’s what you consider more comfortable. And lastly, are you talking about sharing the same low gear as a wrangler or gladiator? Or with the other jeeps that aren’t really jeeps? Because the not-really-jeeps don’t have real 4wd. But I mean at the end of the day it’s OP’s choice on what vehicle he wants. This Passport is kind of cool and it’s a good vehicle for what it is. It’s just not an off roader. I was just curious to what drove him to make all the extra effort and money to make a vehicle not made for serious off roading into something that can attempt serious off roading. That’s all I really was wondering

@@matthewrideout2677 Man I typed a super long, researched, and well thought out reply to this and I don't know if youtube deleted it, I accidently deleted it, or what

This is photoshopped. JonDZ has a similar lift with over 155k miles. The key is the 2" subframe drop.

​@@GotterAdventure :), I also watch his channel )

They are very well liked! Probably my most recommended tire!

Thanks for the guidance! How did you like the RT trails?

Good points to consider. Thankfully I have pioneers like JonDZ to follow. He agrees 255-70-18 is a good compromise with this Passport.

@@GotterAdventure I too would agree. That would be the ideal size to go with. It should give you a little added ground clearance and not rob you of much power. But you still might want to add a better trans cooler to help keep the trans fluid temps in check.

I am looking at their options.

Thanks for the advise! I believe I saw your work on JonDZ's rig. Very impressive!

They are very well liked! Probably my most recommended tire!

Good to know! I am planning to do the chop soon. ..

That is awesome! Any videos?

@@GotterAdventure I will make one and post it for yuh brotha

@@VicVargas-t2b I wish it was easier to boost our 07 Pilot!

@@Alex.outbound I have heard about them and will check their products out!

@@jmo2321 that is a good idea 👍

@@GotterAdventure would buy a left and right set for my Pilot in a heartbeat.

Yes! It should be a 4.5” lift!

I think so too! I think this one will look really sharp once I put our offroad mods on it!

Thanks for the great advise!

@@Bear_in_mind. check out NoLo Designs. They make a great front and rear skid plate! www.no-lodesigns.com/

@@robertramirez7828 yes rest in peace

@@hicapasforlifeyeet4391 many more to come!

Oh yeah!

I appreciate it! I will let you know if I find one. I took mine off a long time ago! Lol

Been looking into a grand Cherokee or a wrangler

@@robertramirez7828 I installed a transmission temperature gauge and transmission coolers to help keep the transmission at a safe temperature. Climbing is not the strength of 5 speed Pilots.

@@GotterAdventure I only have an one external oil cooler with no temp gauge

@@robertramirez7828 on newer vehicles you can get the transmission temperature easily through the obdII data. It very useful information for off-road travel.

I understand the struggle. A truck would definitely increase your cargo capacity, especially with a cap. We have adapted to our Pilot and conversely the Passport in a few ways. We utilize backpacking style camping gear now to conserve space. This has the added bonus of preparing us for backpacking! We utilize a cargo box as necessary and this has made a huge difference. We are planning to have a hitch swing on our passport that will help carry traction boards and such. The main thing we found is that a large cooler can be tough. We tend to use a smaller cooler and get groceries more often.

We took it down some dirt roads, but nothing too crazy yet. We are trying to prep it for the AWD fest in Uwharrie the weekend of Oct 19th. Ideally I would like to have some sliders for rocker protection.

@@GotterAdventure Yeah, Uwharrie is the only place I have been where I got damage on the Xterra. You’re a brave soul taking a new vehicle out there!

@@Mike.D.843 My wife isn't thrilled about the idea, but I am looking at this purchase as a long-haul buy. As long as we don't consider resell value what is a scratch/dent... 😅

That would have been a good choice too! We decided to buy new and see how long we can keep it nice. Thanks for following!

Thanks! We have really enjoyed the first 5k. I am looking forward modding it out for our style of adventure.

Thanks! I need to make a new compilation video. I have a ton of new content!

I can see that!

Awesome! We have loved the first 5k!

If I could make our 2007 look coolish then I think I can take the 2024 Passport to the next level! I am excited to build it out to suit our style of adventure!

@@GotterAdventure The fact is, you and I have taken our 2007 pilots places that the average owners never dared to go. Proving that they are fairly capable of exploring some amazing off-road landscape.

I have a 22 Passport and i still get compliments especially at the gas station and all I did was change the wheels and get real AT tires😂

@@bahlowwings I love the look too!

The new 2026 Passport should be awesome!

@@markmcfall3073 we should plan another trip soon!

Good job!

I will be adding a custom transmission cooler setup designed for Colorado trails! I cant wait to visit Imogene Pass again!

You have jokes LOL!

Same, my guess is Passport. No third row and more room to carry stuff.

Good deduction!

The cargo capacity above the floor is less than our 07 Pilot, but it has more room below the floor. Once I move the spare tire out it will have even more storage.

The Pilot is still with us! LOL I had to drive it the past few weeks due to our civic blowing a spark plug.

@@GotterAdventure ohh good!!

Good guess!

Very terrible... LOL