In the 2022 Pioneer 1000 manual it states a distance of 17.8" between top and bottom shock mounting holes should be set before tightening the 4 A arm bolts so as to have the rubber bushings in a non torsional state. I'm guessing that number is real close to the normal ride height when sitting on its wheels with about 3.5" of sag.
I'm taking the rear apart to replace a torn cv boot and with the unit on jack stands, susp. at full droop that measurement is about 20" eye to eye. When I remove the upper bolt at the knuckle to pivot it downward I would expect the top A arm to want to spring upward but the rubber bushings hold it right there. I would think that this indicates that Honda did indeed not follow this procedure and torqued the A arm bolts at full droop.
This not only shortens the life of the bushings but it could be the reason why so many owners think the stock suspension rides so rough.
Has anybody come across this or have an opinion on it?
Edit:
17.8 is the front.
18.1 is the rear.
I'm taking the rear apart to replace a torn cv boot and with the unit on jack stands, susp. at full droop that measurement is about 20" eye to eye. When I remove the upper bolt at the knuckle to pivot it downward I would expect the top A arm to want to spring upward but the rubber bushings hold it right there. I would think that this indicates that Honda did indeed not follow this procedure and torqued the A arm bolts at full droop.
This not only shortens the life of the bushings but it could be the reason why so many owners think the stock suspension rides so rough.
Has anybody come across this or have an opinion on it?
Edit:
17.8 is the front.
18.1 is the rear.
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