Durango has died. The Pilot is moving up. Can it take it?

[shenrie]

Get a pyrometer and keep checking temps with that since there’s no real gauges to keep track of what you need to.

 

[chshrkt]

I am very interested in how this adventure turns out for you @rholbrook, since my wife and I are really interested in the Pilot/Ridgeline vehicles due to ride comfort and the fact that my wife is in a wheelchair and not really able to climb into a classically lifted truck.
We have no desire for rock crawling or 'extreme' off roading, just hitting the fire trails and back-roads stuff with an 'off road' teardrop in tow.

 

[phsycle]

You sound adventurous enough. Go for it. I'd take recovery gear--snatch strap and maxtrax. As long as you know its limitations, you should be fine.

But know that your Durango was built on a truck platform, along with truck components. Pilot is less-robust, which makes durability questionable. For a long-term solution, I'd personally look elsewhere.

 

[cynicwanderer]

we have a 2004 Pilot and have done a fair amount of "adventure" stuff with it. it's not a rock crawler, for sure, but it has been super reliable. all the off road stuff has been slow (no rush) and we have 250,000+ miles on it and no major problems, other than new front axles, lower control arms, a couple of wheels bearings and struts over the years. I was skeptical at first (we got it used from my in-laws), but I'm coming around. I wish there was more off-road stuff for it, like long travel suspension, armor (skid plates, etc...) and bumpers, but I haven't looked too hard.

 

[rholbrook]

Update!
First step for the Pilot.
The most important part of a rig is the part that touches the ground.
So got the new tires put on.


My needs are sand, snow, and forest roads.
After all the research and checking reviews I think these will be what I need.

 

[gingermark]

Update!
First step for the Pilot.
The most important part of a rig is the part that touches the ground.
So got the new tires put on.
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My needs are sand, snow, and forest roads.
After all the research and checking reviews I think these will be what I need.

I really like the Yokos. They are great on road and off. I have only done rain, sand, and rocks. So far performance has been fantastic.

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[rholbrook]

I really like the Yokos. They are great on road and off. I have only done rain, sand, and rocks. So far performance has been fantastic.

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God to hear.
I did lots of research and read every post I could find. So far they’ve been great in the snow as well as the muddy mess afterwards.

 

[ITTOG]

I had an 04 pilot and took it off roading. It did fine except with rocks. Any time there were rocks requiring vft it would overheat the transmission. Good luck.

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[skysappr]

I am very interested in how this adventure turns out for you @rholbrook, since my wife and I are really interested in the Pilot/Ridgeline vehicles due to ride comfort and the fact that my wife is in a wheelchair and not really able to climb into a classically lifted truck.
We have no desire for rock crawling or 'extreme' off roading, just hitting the fire trails and back-roads stuff with an 'off road' teardrop in tow.

How have your experiences been so far since this reply?