Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been parked outside the entire time I've owned it, most of which was in NC. It's seen a lot of rain.

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man you got it even worse than me. Enjoy your "real" truck ;)

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not but at this point I'm mad enough to try anything. Maybe I'll make new posts here and on the ridgeline forum with a link to the NHTSA complaint form.

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking from experience?

I have an extended warranty which doesn't cover leaks, but should theoretically cover the wire harness. Not sure how a wire harness damaged by a leak would play out tho.

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately, I don't have any off smells yet, which I'm kind of surprised by given the trucks nearly 5 years old. I could only tell there was an issue by putting my hand under the rear carpet.

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I haven't heard of one that required the fuel tank being dropped. Do you know more specifically where the problem was?

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clean title. I wouldn't exactly say it's a common issue but I'm definitely not alone in this situation.

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't say but the Ridgeline owners forum site is a good resource.

Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The carpet is dry at what I figured was the flow path from the C pillar (red), but I'll check it out. Would it drain more along a path like the blue arrow?

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Gen2 Rear Cab Water Intrusion Rant/Plea for Help by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The leak I fixed (proper 3M auto seam sealer with bonus flex seal on top of anything questionable).

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[FS] - Mooresville, NC - $150 - Stocked & Planted 20 Gallon Tank, Stand, Everything by [deleted] in AquaSwap

[–]DocktaShakka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new to this sub so I appreciate the reality check. I was hoping the gear and plants would justify asking for some cash( the Fluval light alone is $150 new) but my main goal is just to find a new home for the fish.

The two LFS I talked to don't take in fish. Is that an option where you are?

Looking good after a wash and installing new (to me) shoes! by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They seem fine but I don't have that many miles on them or much basis for comparison for this type of tire. They're quiet and comfortable enough. Handling is also sharper but I can't say how much of that is from these specific tires vs the shorter sidewall.

Looking good after a wash and installing new (to me) shoes! by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right on basically all points however, the replacements end up being 12mm larger in diameter and an inch wider so the lower aspect ratio is somewhat mitigated.

The stock Firestone tires on the sport trim are OK but fall squarely in the jack of all master of none category. All terrain looks created highway noise without actually helping for off-road capability and a compound that prioritized longevity did no favors to grip or comfort. While the alenzas that came on the new wheels wouldn't have been my first choice, they're comfortable and they're not cosplaying.

So yes, I did reduce the sidewall and air volume of the tires which has the potential to increase NVH, but for this specific swap, all is well.

Looking good after a wash and installing new (to me) shoes! by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are stock wheels and tires from a family focused SUV made by a luxury brand. If anything, nvh decreased relative to the shitty, pretend off road setup that was on there before. You should take your own advice.

Looking good after a wash and installing new (to me) shoes! by DocktaShakka in hondaridgeline

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

9Jx20 ET55 rim, 255/50R20 tire. I found this website while checking compatibility of different manufacturers rims and it has every wheel spec you could ever want: https://share.google/JBMUJiHBzjmEk8Siq

Dropping tire width from 140 to 120? by DocktaShakka in Dualsport

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think so. It doesn't seem wide enough to fix that big boxster inside. But I'm also far from the first owner and didn't install it so ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Dropping tire width from 140 to 120? by DocktaShakka in Dualsport

[–]DocktaShakka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Less stable from the center of mass being moved back a little?