Nov 7, 2018 · Gen 1 and 2 CRVs can be made capable of light offroad with just a tire swap. More things can be done to improve it but none will ever be that of a truly capable offroad vehicle. As for the tire matter, it depends on how worn they are.

Dec 22, 2023 · This extensively customized first-gen Honda CRV proves that even a family-oriented crossover can be radically transformed into a highly capable off-roader when taken to imaginative extremes, fitting massive 34” tires thanks to ample suspension fabrication wizardry.

Jan 1, 2022 · From what I've seen of videos online and my own experiences, with my own CRV and with my friends 2013, the 1st gen and 2nd gen are the most rough-road oriented. They're great softroaders. Logging roads, Forest Service Roads, any kind of dirt, sand or gravel path they'll handle just fine so long as you've got decent tires, there's not too many ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Building the CRV for Off-Road: A RD1 Overlander By Aaron Gaghagen and Carter Gillespie. When the first gen CRV dropped it seemed like the enthusiasts didn’t really take notice. It was the mid-1990s and anybody that wanted to go off-roading wasn’t choosing the new Honda CRV. But, that didn’t seem to matter much to the general consumer.

Feb 24, 2025 · I want to modify my 04 CRV for off-road. I am wondering what kind of lift to get and what else I should do.

Oct 5, 2022 · Gen2s are probably the last CRV generation that was actually rugged enough for this sort of off-roading. They all can do it, but beginning with gen3 Honda went strongly into the "urban street CUV" style and approach with their CRVs, and turned away from the more rugged gen1 and gen2 approach.

Apr 24, 2022 · 1st Gen Owners: beginner mods for off-roading/more engine power? I own a 2000 RD1 with a brush guard and light bar, but those are the only two substantial mods I have.

Sep 1, 2023 · Making sure it runs right and stays running right is key. Look into getting good tires and replacing worn suspension as well. A long road trip and sitting in traffic will dictate what kind of practical mods you wanna do. My absolute favorite- …

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Little did we know that the CRV was a truly capable off-roader. The suspension and the AWD system is the real star of the show. In fact, Carter found this out for himself while taking his CRV...