Yeah, that makes sense. I took off my shocks yesterday, and measured the suspension at full droop, and there is really only room for a shock 1/2" longer than the stock Blaster shock which is about 14 1/4". I've measured lots of other good OEM shocks, (LTZ-400, TRX 450, Raptor 700, YFZ-450), and they're all right around 16" or so. With LT arms, I'd have a much wider range of "affordable" shocks to try.
Am I right that the only real option for a bolt in shock on the front of a Blaster with stock arms is the Banshee units? I don't thing they're good enough to be worth the hassle. I guess I'll go with LT arms.
Thanks all for the advice.B-)