How to Install a 2” Spacer Lift Kit | Honda Pilot | HRG | Make it More Overland Friendly
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- We’re installing the HRG 2” lift spacer on a 2nd gen Honda Pilot to give it a much needed ground clearance.
Note: Please check and make sure the threads on the studs on the front spacers are clean and free of metal debris. We didn’t check before torquing down the nuts and one of them got stuck midway. We couldn’t tighten it or loosen it and it ended up snapping the stud. (Wished HRG would have check their products, before shipping them out) We were able to replaced the broken stud and install the kit with no other issues.
I just got a '14 Pilot with the intention of doing exactly this setup (same HRG lift, same size tires) to do car camping/overlanding. It's awesome to see that the install is simple and the tire fitment is perfect. Thanks for the video!
Awesome, sounds like a plan. Thanks for watching!
I did same but I have bad vibration on corner ..
Did aliment already and tire balanced..
yo this is awesome i had no idea it was this easy. gonna do this to my 300k pilot and replace some struts... lol. solar panels, roof rack, and light bar(s) are also on the list... awesome to see people doing this stuff with their pilots
Yes, definitely a good idea to replace those dampeners. Good luck with the build!
AWESOME VIDEO
Thanks for the DIY vid!!! Planning to install 3" HRG lift kit.
Cool video...I'm doing this along with some new BILSTEIN'S. Planning a trip later this year for the Mojave Trail....I've done it multiple times in a stock height 99 CRV, but it dragged the center of the trail. Rocks were always on my mind and I had to be careful. I don't want that stress with an aluminum oil pan in the Pilot.
That should be a good setup. Good luck with the trip! Thanks for watching!
Did ya ever make the trip? We're getting my wife a new car! So I inherit her 2010 second gen and I'll either sell my focus st or keep it as a cruiser! I'm making the pilot my new daily. Wanna do the lift and wheels/tires.
@@xbenture how is your holding up and premature wear on parts?
@@geoffnelson64 Nothing broke yet since the install🤞🏼
@@geoffnelson64 I have not made the trip yet in the Pilot. The lift is installed with the new HD BILSTEINS though. I would think twice about putting over sized tires on. These things are geared too high for serious climbing and struggle as it is. For flat desert use and some inclines I guess it would be ok, but for me I'm sticking with stock height tires...maybe some BFG'S for sidewall strength against the rocks. I have a video up of me climbing the back side of Bald Man. near Shaver Lake...Definately could of benefited from a tranny cooler.
nice
i bought a kit from traxda,but they don't make 3" kits for this year pilot. I'm gonna have to swap kits.Thanks for this video.
please make more of it
HRG do make 3” lift kit. Combination of coil spacers and subframe spacers. Will require more work though.
Thanks for watching!
i think the 2 inch lift is ok for the PILOT and 30 inch tires a taller tire may break an axle real easy
Liked + subscribed! I have a 2012 Pilot! I hope to see more videos related to the pilot in the near future 😁👍
Thanks buddy! My brother and I are planning to hit some trails and do some camping in the very near future.
@@xbenture that’s awesome! All the best!
It looks so good.
Thanks I appreciate it, brother!
Thank you so much for this video truly is one of a kind!! Great job kind sir 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥😎
Thanks for the kind words sir, you just made my day! 😁
@@xbenture My fellow you inspired me to order the kit 😆 my Children are going to love it! Thanks again! God bless
@@sonsofliberty9170 Nice, hope you guys have lots of awesome adventures. God bless brother
Looks great!
Thanks!
Hi, thanks for the video. Just one question, 0:26 you mentioned some camber bolts... aren't those pieces actually to extend the rear shocks? My kit came with 2 "c" shaped pieces, very robust, and they have 2 bolts and 2 holes. It looks like that's their purpose, but I can't see if yours are the same. Thank you.
@@geraldvalverde The camber bolts I mentioned were for the front. We didn’t have the 2 C shaped pieces, but those goes on to rear shocks.
I have a 15 pilot LX with 25k mi stock, I’m thinking about doing this
My question is does the car rides differently is it safe?
Didn’t change much. As long you keep the sway bars connected, you should be fine.
I did the same lift on my 2015 pilot ..bro but I have bad vibrates at 30 to 40 speed..
How to fix that vibrates .. someone told me to do subframe drop and it will slove the vibrates problem.
But if you have any other solution please help me.
Hmm, we didn’t get any vibration issue. You only have 2” of lift? How are the tires?
pilots are not rally meant to be lifted its hit and miss game that's why you will need sub frame drop but then you are playing with lot more issues in the long run even if you don't get vibration something will go wrong or fail
Have you revisited Willow Creek after the Lift? Would you have gone with the 3" lift instead of the 2" ?
No we haven’t gone back yet. But for what we use the Pilot for, we’re happy with the 2” lift.
If we took the Pilot back to willow creek in the same trail condition as the last time, I have no doubt the Pilot will clear that section where it scraped the exhaust.
Great video, what size tires do you have on it now? What size are you going to get with that added space?
Thanks! Currently have 245-70-17 on it. Now sure, what’s the next size gonna be yet. These ones still has a lot of life left. Maybe 255s
do we need a 1 inch subframe kit? i have a 06 and plan on lifting it 2 inches only. ty. cool vid! we need updates!
For 2 inch lift, I don’t think you need one. We didn’t install one and it drives fine. Thanks
Hi Sir. How are you? Just want to know your opinion on a replacement part for the rear shocks? Are TRP, monroe, KYB good relacement or should I buy the Original? My pilot is lifted 2inch at the rear. Thank you
Bilstein is also an option. We haven’t replaced the suspension on the Pilot, so I can’t really give you an opinion on which one to go with. I’ve gone with Kyb in the past on my previous cars. No complaints really, but then again it was on street cars.
Great vid, if I was to do this, should I get an alignment after or is it not necessary?
Yes, usually when you change the height of the suspension. You will need an alignment done.
Thanks for the Video, did you notice any effects on the MPG?
Very little to even notice it.
Love the video would this work on 2015 pilots
Absolutely
How did this change the ride quality did it gets stiffer are you planning on putting some off-road tires and maybe off-road shocks
We couldn’t really tell much difference regarding the ride quality. But lifting any vehicle, the center of gravity will be higher, so just keep that in mind.
It’s on Goodyear Trailrunner a/t tires right now. Not for aggressive off-roading but it’s fine for what we’re after with the Pilot. As for the shocks, planning to go with bilstein b6 when it’s time to upgrade.
Are there other name brands you would recommend? Ty great video
If you don’t mind spending more, Readylift would be another option. It’s comes with the rear shock extensions, which will help retain the rear factory travel.
Did you install subframe drop kit?
No, it’s not needed for the 2” lift.
Are you having any vibrations issues and are you still using the lift any mechanical issues
Still on the lift with no vibration or any other issues.
I have 2012 pilot ex .i want to lift 2" lift n after the lift what size of tire i can used it. Originally 235 /60/18 now.u guys recommends any tire size.thanks.
If you want to go bigger, I think 255 65 18 would still fit without rubbing.
@@xbenturei like to put bigger wheel .if i put 2" wheel spacer with 255 /65/18 . Do i need to change the rim? It should be ok with steering n vibration. thanks.
@@jessejesse3546 I would try the bigger tires first and see how it drives and look. Then just change things if needed.
porque algunos kit no traen la barra estabilizadora, que pasa si no le cambio la barra estabilizadora?
Sorry bro, my Spanish is not so great.
How did this effect fuel efficiency? Thanks!
Still getting 17 on the city and about 20 highway. Thanks for watching!
Buenas tardes, cuál es la
Medida de las llantas y aros que tienes?
245/70/17
Muchas gracias!!!!!
Would this work with a front wheel drive version? Thanks in advance for any response!
I’m sure it will.
Cool for the 2" spacer do you need to change the control arm?
We didn’t had to change the control arms.
@@xbenture sweet, I got similar project its just isn't gen 04 4wd how's the ride have any issues of vibrations due to 2" spacer? Thanks for video nice content.
@@junempis6641 Awesome, I’ve seen some CZcams videos on those first gen hitting some trails.
As for the ride quality, no vibrations nor any other issue at all. Thanks for watching!
Did u do the lift on both front and back??
Will it be exactly the same install on a 2015 pilot?
I’m pretty sure it’ll be the same. It’s the same generation.
@@xbenture thank you!👍🏼
Do you have any Shaking after you lifted the pilot? I lifted my wife pilot with 17" wheel and 265 70 17 tires and we have alot of shaking when you take off.
Not at all. Which lift kit do you have?
@@xbenture I bought Traxda 2" lift. Could the tires be to big 265 70 17? What size tires are on yours?
@@dominickbecerra9722 It could be, your tire size is pretty huge. Currently on 245 70 17.
Ok thank you so much for the info
Do i have to install NEW sway bar links and camber bolts ?
I would recommend you do. The factory end links would be too long with the spacers.
Will tires rub? At that added measurement.
The tires size is 245/70/17 and there’s no rubbing.
Awesome video.
I have the same car, can I change the tyre from 245/R17 to 265/R17?
I remember reading somewhere, that 265/65/17 fits without rubbing. Just not sure, if is the same case when driving on dirt trails.
I want to lower mine 😞
Go for it.
Hi there I have a Honda Pilot 209 , can you send me the parts number and were I can find it thank you
The ones in this video is from hrgenginering.com
But they’re also others that makes them like readylift and traxda.
I think you put the rear spacer in wrong, directions show it going in first before the bump stop/plastic coil isolator
Wouldn’t that cause metal to metal contact? We haven’t had any issues or noise since this install.
I know that’s what I thought, but it shows spacer first in the picture in the instructions, I will call HRG on Monday to get the lowdown and message you back
@@rudyj7161 When we emailed them about a broken stud, we never got a response from them. Maybe you’ll have a better luck
Do I need my kits new sway bar link? Or will my current one work
To be honest, I don’t know the right answer to that. Since we installed the end links that was included with the kit. What I know is the original factory end links were longer than the ones we installed. Maybe you might be able to rotate the sway bar enough to make it work.
Try asking Robert Culpepper from the previous comments. Good luck
@@xbenture The OEM ones will contact the lower control arm after the lift. Shorter ones are provided to prevent this.
Hi. I have also installed a 2inch lift. Do I need to change the rear shock absorbers? Also for the wheel alignment, is the standard settings for the honda pilot 2011 could fix the camber and toe issues? Thanks
If there’s nothing wrong with the rear shocks, then you don’t have to change them. As for the alignment, we installed camber bolts and took it to the alignment shop. They set it at the factory specs and there are no issues with the camber or toes.
@@xbenture thanks for the info. what is the size of the camber bolts? There are 12-17mm size on amazon and couldnt decide. Thanks again!
Uh. Where could i get hold of you easier? Probably have few more questions about tires and overlanding/off road setup queries.
@@josevillarosa7446 the one we installed is the 17mm
@@josevillarosa7446 I get notifications every time someone post comments here. I’m also at ig @trailfrontier
I got a 2" leveling kit but it didn't come with end links or camber bolts. Are those a must?
The end links that came with the kit were shorter compare to the factory ones. I’m not sure, if you’ll be able to rotate the sway bar enough to make the long factory work without hitting anything.
As for the camber bolts. They’re like 20-30 bucks, might as well get them to get the alignment within spec.
@@xbenture we have a 2012 I am putting this kit on. Have a link for the links and camber bolts?
@@robertculpepper1508 The two kits that I know that includes the end links are the hrg kit and readylift. You can get the camber bolts off eBay, Amazon or at your local auto parts. Either spc or moog.
@@xbenture 09-15 Steel Front 2.5" Rear 2" Leveling Lift Kit made by protune suspensions made in USA bought off eBay 139.00
Any vibration while driving?
None at all
@@xbenture thanks bro I’ll be doing the same to my 2015 Pilot
Nice..It’ll improve the ground clearance, if you’re gonna do some off-roading.
Very nice!
Just installed a 2” readylift kit on my 2003 and the vibration upon acceleration is concerning. Driver side CV joint is 3 months old. Passenger is ??? Years old.