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Honda Ridgeline Introduced at 2005 Detroit Auto Show

By Dale Wickell, About.com

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Fully-Integrated Closed Box Frame

Honda Ridgeline

Honda Ridgeline's Frame & Body Structure

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Full Ladder Type Frame

The Ridgeline has a high strength, ladder type frame utilizing seven crossmembers. The frame is integrated into the upper body of the vehicle.

The overall structural rigidity makes the vehicle significantly stronger than its competitors, both in body bending and rear torsion rigidity.

Photo Explanation

The red areas in the photo above show the full frame, which is the backbone of the vehicle. The yellow areas are the truck's body structure--they provide rigidity to reduce flex.

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