P1000 Drivers side sagging?

[NMhuntingGuide]

Ok, just picked up a P1000 5 Seater, 150 miles on it and the drivers side is sagging considerably more than the passenger side. Front end is about 2" lower. Anybody else have this issue? Fixes?

 

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[CumminsPusher]

Bent upper control arm,bent upper shock mount or bad shock? What's the angle of the wheel look like. Tire pressures matter a lot.
Any pics?

 

[ToddACimer]

Bent upper control arm,bent upper shock mount or bad shock? What's the angle of the wheel look like. Tire pressures matter a lot.
Any pics?

All good suggestions. Also roll the machine in a straight line for several feet to settle it out side to side.

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

Bent upper control arm,bent upper shock mount or bad shock? What's the angle of the wheel look like. Tire pressures matter a lot.
Any pics?

I'll check all those. I didn't even think about the shock mount....

 

[ToddACimer]

It's pretty clear it's not even in the front. Since that is not a deluxe model, is there a chance the preload isn't set even on the rear shocks?

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

It's pretty clear it's not even in the front. Since that is not a deluxe model, is there a chance the preload isn't set even on the rear shocks?

That is a solid chance. I'm a newbie for this pioneer, could you help a guy out and explain how to set it correctly? I've got over 8000 miles on my can am commander but I needed to upgrade to carry more people due to work demands.... I know nada about these buggies other than they are awesome

 

[CumminsPusher]

Does it feel different side to side in corners? I'd jack it up and measure the shock length by the bolt holes on each side. Like Todd said that ain't right. Looks like everything is in order with a arms but suspect something is amiss with a shock unless unlikely chance of upper mount. There is no adjustment to the control it is preset. Does the back do the same thing?

 

[Deleted member 3748]

This guy has some nice pics on his site. You can pretty much see every part on the 1000. This page is for a 2016 but you may be able to find whichever year you have.

2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SxS Engine / Frame / Suspension / Interior Pictures | Honda-Pro Kevin

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

Does it feel different side to side in corners? I'd jack it up and measure the shock length by the bolt holes on each side. Like Todd said that ain't right. Looks like everything is in order with a arms but suspect something is amiss with a shock unless unlikely chance of upper mount. There is no adjustment to the control it is preset. Does the back do the same thing?

I'll pull it into the shop and measure. My guess was a bad shock but i don't have enough miles to really be familiar with it. Feels ok driving but it's a noticeable sag just sitting

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

This guy has some nice pics on his site. You can pretty much see every part on the 1000. This page is for a 2016 but you may be able to find whichever year you have.

2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SxS Engine / Frame / Suspension / Interior Pictures | Honda-Pro Kevin

Thanks I'll check em out

 

[CumminsPusher]

I'll pull it into the shop and measure. My guess was a bad shock but i don't have enough miles to really be familiar with it. Feels ok driving but it's a noticeable sag just sitting

Mine had a sag at one time too, developed instantly on a trail while excavating rocks lol

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

So the front shocks measure the same eye to eye up in the air. But now it looks like it's coming from the rear because it's still sagging and the front is lifted

 

[CumminsPusher]

So the front shocks measure the same eye to eye up in the air. But now it looks like it's coming from the rear because it's still sagging and the front is lifted

How's the rear measure out

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

How's the rear measure out

Drivers side is an inch shorter....

 

[CumminsPusher]

Drivers side is an inch shorter....

Honda should warranty that out bring her in

 

[Plumber32]

Yep sounds like a bad auto leveling shock

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

Honda should warranty that out bring her in

Awesome. Thanks everyone for the input

 

[Plumber32]

Funny he has the led lights on a non deluxe

 

[NMhuntingGuide]

Funny he has the led lights on a non deluxe

Not a big fan of halogen yellow with the light bar on. Plus I liked the LED look. Didn't need the fancy wheels on my huntin buggy. Oh and you've prolly seen mystic1219's switch plates but in case you havnt check it out

 

[Plumber32]

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Not a big fan of halogen yellow with the light bar on. Plus I liked the LED look. Didn't need the fancy wheels on my huntin buggy. Oh and you've prolly seen mystic1219's switch plates but in case you havnt check it out

were on the same page