i noticed last night that my right front tire was toed out a good bit , I forgot to take pics but it was very obvious, I adjusted it last night and got It a lot better just curious if anyone else noticed theirs was toed out also ?
Wow! Honda needs to really get there s*** together! If I receive my new machine with front end out of alignment I will have to tell them to just keep the dam thing and I will just go without a sxs until I when the lottery and show them how to build a quality sxs people would be proud to buy. I expect small issues due to it being totally new, but front end alignment should be spot on before it leaves the factory. That's just workers at Honda not doing there job just like if there is loose nuts and bolts and just like the doors not being adjusted. When you buy something new you have expectations. I bought a new Polaris ranger last year and when I got it home it dam near burned up the engine because they didn't have the electric fan plugged in from the factory. You would think they would have a check list that they double check on each unit. Like right before they create them up have someone check all the important s***. That's the easiest part HONDA! Check your s*** before you sale it to hard working Americans that deserve quality craftsmanship that they pay dearly for!!!! Rant over!
Did you have to use a puller to get the steering wheel off? I had to do that to my rzr I used to have and pulling the steering wheel off was a pain.
Seems like all Honda sxs are that way. Our big red at work and my pioneer were the same way with a crooked steering wheel.
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This is what i mentioned in another post regarding my Honda Foreman that I purchased new in 2005. It had too much toe out and the dealer said it was so people would not over steer. It handeled like crap so we properly aligned it and it was good. Since that post, I noticed my sisters 2014 Ranger is toed out also and handles like crap in the corners. I wonder if they dial things in to the lowest common denominator and the lawyers.
The dealer puts the wheel on. It ships with it off so it fits in the crate. If you look at the pics of the P1Ks at the factory you can see it's not there.
That makes sense! So the front end is lined up from factory and steering wheel removed to ship unit and then the steering wheel is put on crooked by the dealer. Makes sense lol
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I know it's not a big deal to fix that or the doors but dammit if the dealer does that to me I'll throw a hissy fit! Buying a Honda for a reason and it had better be right. I'll test it out at the dealership before I take possession of the rig. If I wanted to have to work on something off the bat I'd buy another Polaris. I've already mentioned to them no miles driven unless it's me. Might sound like an ass but I appreciate spending my money on something new and having the thought that it's new and right!
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I totally understand. It was all timimng for me with the one I rode on today. It was just assembeled and I got to ride along for the test ride.
I'm the same way but even if dealers puts a few miles on it I'm cool with that just so long it's setup right. Driving straight no obvious issues and there checklist is double checked than I'm ok. I know and they know if it's not right I will leave it at there front door lol
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Noticed 15 years ago, mine and my 5 buddys bought 01 Rubicon's and everyone had the one side turned out a lil... me and one other straightened ours.. Big mistake... steered easier but was way more unstable.. guess Honda knew what they were doing after all.. put it back to stock and alls great for 13000 miles and counting.. 
I agree. When mine came in I told my dealer do not drive it. I wanted to be the one who broke it in. I was pleased to get it with 0 miles.
I own an alignment machine and had to fix that crooked steering wheel! I pulled the steering wheel and staightened it first then toed it in to a 02 Honda civics specs, which being front wheel drive is slightly toed out.
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Haha not any more,I did for a year when I went to Nashville auto diesel college about 10-11 years ago. Just find an alignment shop somewhere and tell them to set the toe to a 02 civic.
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