best option?

[zmaro]

So I bought some burgard +2 +1 A-arms, what should I do for shocks?
1) Buy NEW works set up for my weight, dual rate no ressies ($350-375ish)
2) Buy used works unknown weight set up, dual rate W/ ressies ($275-300ish)
3) used YFZ stock shocks some say you use them with my a-arms ($200ish)
- I am worried the YFZ's would be a little stiff, I am around 135 lb. and I am worried with buying a used set of works for around $200-250 and having to rebuild them which would make them cost nearly as much as new ones..

and a side question, what do the ressies do? Make the ride plusher? I have heard that they are only really beneficial when racing where the oil in the shocks would heat up?

Thanks

 

[darederek]

i would buy the used works with rezzies and have them rebuilt and revalved. u will b around the same as new ones but u will have rezzies

 

[zmaro]

ok, what is the benefit of ressies? I know they look cool and allow more oil to be in the shock, but what does that mean in terms of ride quality?

 

[Awk08]

rezzies arent that important for trail ridng, if you get the cheaper used, unknown weight ones rebuilt, if i'm thinkin correctly....thats only the internal valving, not the weight of the springs, which are what determines what weight they are

i too am also skeptical of the yfz factory shocks, as the are set-up for a wide variety of riders, from 120 lb teenagers to 275 lb adults
they are not weight and rider skill specific as new works would be

if you have the loot, just get the brand new dual rate steelers, and skip all the hassles,
i've had 3 different sets and they are an awesome shock even without the rezzies i've never felt them fade due to heat, and i ride hard, and they will come set-up specifically for you, your weight, and riding style, with a warranty

 

[sicivicdude]

Shock reservoirs are a nitrogen bladder which keep the shock fluid from foaming by keeping the fluid under a constant amount of pressure no matter how much heat the shocks are subjected to.

They also keep the fluid from breaking down as quickly by providing a small supply of extra fluid which isn't being forced through the valving system every shock traverse.

Awk is right, for trail riding they don't really do much. They really are effective when you are running a shock through it's paces. Shock absorbers without reservoirs begin to fade out when subjected to race conditions for extended periods of time.

 

[bagds101]

lets see some pics of your burgards

 

[zmaro]

Ok unless I can find a cheap set of used ones (less than $200) Ill probably go with new ones. Do any WORKS shocks not have the WORKS emblem on the top of the shock? Because I found some but they don't say works on them.

lets see some pics of your burgards

I don't have them yet, bought them from someone on here last week and should be here next week. They are chrome upper and lowers, and I got front hydros with them.

Also I found a set of elka's that appear to be stage 3 as they have the adjustment on top of they ressies, for $440 shipped. I don't really want to spend that much on shocks, but it seems like a good deal since new on ebay they are $920. I am trying to find out what the ZPS zero pre-load spring really does.
Thanks

 

[Whitty21]

those are prolly stage 2 because there likely isnt rebound adjusttment

as for works shocks, they charge 8 bucks to rebuild a pair, with $35 in seals

also, valving is also pretty cheap if u are going lighter and they know there shocks very well

 

[zmaro]

those are prolly stage 2 because there likely isnt rebound adjusttment

as for works shocks, they charge 8 bucks to rebuild a pair, with $35 in seals

also, valving is also pretty cheap if u are going lighter and they know there shocks very well

They do have rebound adjustment, and you mean $80 to rebuild them + $35 for seals?

 

[PikledBeats]

You might wanna try calling HLS, I was in the same boat as you basically with new arms and not enough for new shocks. DO NOT TAKE CHANCES ON SHOCKS NOT BUILT FOR YOU at 135 almost anything will be to stiff. Regardless, I called HLS told them my setup and what I was looking to spend, they built a custom HLS dual rate set with eibach springs for my rider weight (165 lbs) and riding conditions. They started with used set of their yfz shocks, ditched the rezzies, and set them up with full revalve/rebuild for 260$ I am super happy with them and they are easily serviceable. At any time I could add rezzies if I need them and they have excellent customer service. They also built my rear yfz dual rate stock shock

 

[zmaro]

You might wanna try calling HLS, I was in the same boat as you basically with new arms and not enough for new shocks. DO NOT TAKE CHANCES ON SHOCKS NOT BUILT FOR YOU at 135 almost anything will be to stiff. Regardless, I called HLS told them my setup and what I was looking to spend, they built a custom HLS dual rate set with eibach springs for my rider weight (165 lbs) and riding conditions. They started with used set of their yfz shocks, ditched the rezzies, and set them up with full revalve/rebuild for 260$ I am super happy with them and they are easily serviceable. At any time I could add rezzies if I need them and they have excellent customer service. They also built my rear yfz dual rate stock shock

Thanks I'll do that. Who did you call for them gtthunder? Because I can't find a number for HLS. If you have the number or web site that would be great, and how much did yours cost to your door if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks