400 EX bushings just got better

[OConnor Racing]

I got this email this morning and it made my day. Thanks a bunch to Kevin Soule for the discovery!

Ken, I received the bushings for my Blaster. They look nice thanks. I
had asked you in the past if these would work with the other 400 shocks,
but you weren't sure. I just wanted to let you know that I have since
bought a LTZ400 shock and a KFX400 shock. The top shock dimensions are
identical to the 400ex shock. The width of the upper sleeve are the
same, and they both take a 10mm bolt. The only difference is the LTZ, &
KFX upper mount sleeve is mounted in rubber, not a needle bearing, and
the bottom mount is a little narrower. This does not affect your
bushings, if fact I think your bushings would also work on the bottom of
the KFX, LTZ shocks, to avoid drilling. If I had the money for another
set of you bushings I would have bought a set for the bottom also, it
would have been a sweet bolt on setup.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know your bushings will work with the
LTZ, & KFX shocks in case you get this question from anyone else.

Thanks Ken,

Kevin

Awk (he knows everything) has also informed me that they work with the 250R shocks as well with a little mod to the shock bushing. Nice work guys!!!

 

[callmej75]

Ken,

I'm wondering if these bushings would fit the front if you converted to 250r shocks? I have some triple rates that have some space left over once the shocks are mounted...well quite a bit just like the rear. If so...you would be in for a set from me as well

 

[Awk08]

they do work with the trx250r rear shock, i had to trim the shocks bushing to fit between the factory mounts, then used ken's awsome bushings, but they go on the outside of the factory mounts, push right in, and got a longer 10mm bolt
and on my sons bike i have yfz 450 works triple rates up front, and had to use a sh*tload of washers both top(6) and bottom(4), i'll have to look and see if kens bushings would work there too,
thats thinkin with your dipstick jimmy!!!!!!<(callmej)

oh, and since i'm "salesman of the month" over at
http://www.kenoconnorracing.com./
baaahahahahaaaaaa

heres a direct link to the bushings, they make using these shocks a breeze!!!!!!
http://www.kenoconnorracing.com/400EX%20Shock%20on%20a%20Blaster.html

 

[OConnor Racing]

I'm wondering if these bushings would fit the front if you converted to 250r shocks? I have some triple rates that have some space left over once the shocks are mounted...well quite a bit just like the rear. If so...you would be in for a set from me as well




I'm not limited to anything in the shop. We build custom parts all day as well as the engine work. If you need different bushings made for anything, we can do it. Just give me a call and we'll work up a print.

 

[sborns]

they worked great for my Z400 shock too

 

[Whitty21]

Just got mine in the mail today, thanks a bunch ken. Just won a shock on ebay for $15.50, just hope it works as good as it looks. All thanks to oconnor racing

 

[blasterfreek30]

good to know for sure, kenny's the man

 

[DUALSTROKE]

Deffinately good info.These bushings work great and now even more uses.Great work!!!

 

[callmej75]

Ok...here's a pic of the way the 250r Works shocks fit in the stock location of the frame. Looks like there is a 1/2" difference. So if the bushings are 1/4" thick, then they would work on each side. The stock bolts that go in the front blaster shocks, fit the 250r shocks well. Here is a pic:

 

[brandoz28]

hey callmej75, that's what the tops of my shocks look like as well, straight from works you get spacers to take up the slack

 

[Bastardblaster]

Ken I wanted to know if z400 front shocks would as well, if not what are some other options besides super expensive aftermarket shocks
thanx