P700 Pioneer 1000 shocks installed on a Pioneer 700-4

[Choogsbro]

Did you see what I did to your quote ?

 

[Adam490]

I'm game, let's figure something out!

 

[Choogsbro]

I'll be there November 7th-10th. Anybody is welcome.

 

[Adam490]

Can't swing it that early, I'm headed to AL the first weekend of November for a ride. Maybe beginning of the year we can try to get something lined up.

 

[Tramguage1]

@Adam490 is right!
This is a great group of people here.
@Russ989 this is a awesome writeup.

 

[Russ989]

Did you see what I did to your quote ?

Yeah I did lol.

 

[Russ989]

@Adam490 is right!
This is a great group of people here.
@Russ989 this is a awesome writeup.

Thanks Tram.

 

[Tramguage1]

Thanks Tram.

Glad I could help. Looking forward to a long term test of this combination.

 

[Neohio]

The pioneer 1000 shocks are a great upgrade for any 700 owner, it will give you a better ride quality and more ground clearance to tackle those rutted out or rocky trails.

Here’s what you need:

1. 4- P1K front shocks
2. A set of RB3 bushings (for the front only) SHOCK SLEEEVE KIT FOR HONDA PIONEER 700 W/ 1000 SHOCKS
3. 2- 14mm wrenches
4. 2- 17mm wrenches
5. A rubber mallet
6. 1- long screw driver
7. 2- jacks
8. A grinder

Install time 1.5 hours

Step 1: Jack up the front of your Pioneer and remove the wheels to gain access. Then take two 14mm wrenches and remove the upper and lower shock mount bolts.
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Step 2: Use an adjustable wrench to lightly spread the bottom shock mount tabs.
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Step 3: The set of shocks that will be used in the front will need some grinding on the bottom factory shock bushings in order to fit the lower shock mount tabs. Make sure you evenly grind the bushing material for best results. You will also need to grind down the RB3 bushing as well, I set them in the shock bushing and then used the grinder on them to keep them even.
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Step 4: After finishing step 3, you are ready to install the front shocks. You will need the 4 bushings for the front shocks only. Torque your shock mount bolts down to 32 ft lbs and put your wheels back on and torque them to the proper setting: 98 ft lbs for steel wheels (base model) and 80 ft lbs for aluminum wheels (deluxe model)
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Step 5: Jack up the rear or the Pioneer and remove the wheels for access. If you have a-arm guards installed they will need to be removed as well. Use two 17mm wrenches to remove the upper and lower shock mount bolts. Remove the shocks and then use two 14mm wrenches to disconnect the upper control arm from the hub. You will need to use a long screw driver to push the bolt out. Install the new shocks and torque the bottom mounting bolts to 47 ft lbs, unless you add some sort of spacer to take up the slack on the top mounting tabs you should do these by feel so you don’t push the mounting tabs into the upper shock bushings. Use your second jack to lift the hub up so you can reinstall the upper control arm and torque the mounting bolts to 32 ft lbs. Your are now ready to install your wheels and torque them to the proper setting (see step 4).

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You are now ready to ride!

*COUGH* Club contributor *COUGH*

 

[Russ989]

Glad I could help. Looking forward to a long term test of this combination.

Me too, I’ve noticed a better ride so far. I didn’t get three inches of lift as claimed by some but I’m ok with that.

 

[Choogsbro]

Can't swing it that early, I'm headed to AL the first weekend of November for a ride. Maybe beginning of the year we can try to get something lined up.

Sounds good. I don't really work in the winter months so I'm game.

 

[Choogsbro]

@Adam490 is right!
This is a great group of people here.
@Russ989 this is a awesome writeup.

Ditto

 

[Tramguage1]

Me too, I’ve noticed a better ride so far. I didn’t get three inches of lift as claimed by some but I’m ok with that.

I got 2- 1/2"

 

[Todd627]

I didn’t get three inches as claimed by some.

TWSS

 

[Russ989]

Just picked up My son at the end of the lane and hammered down on the way back, these 1000 shocked really make the ride on this 700 enjoyable. Smoothed the ride out considerably.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Yessss, we can do a mini takeover.
@Bad_bowtie
@Adam490
@PistonHonda
@906UP
@aprils_fool
@JeremieBaker
@Mudwing
@BWAF
@Chooglin
@Tigermark

When and where! I'll bring the shine!

Not to derail this thread but this has [HASHTAG]#clubcontributor[/HASHTAG] written all over it. Great job again bud! And thanks to the ones who made it possible via generous contributions.

 

[BWAF]

I'll be there November 7th-10th. Anybody is welcome.

On call that week

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[Bad_bowtie]

I'll be there November 7th-10th. Anybody is welcome.

Dammit, Muzzleloader opens that weekend in Tennesse or I'd be there!

Had a blast on our ride this past takeover, gonna make damn sure we can do it again this year.

 

[L2R]

nice

 

[Russ989]

On call that week

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I feel your pain, we will have to schedule it when you’re not on call.