As a side note, what's the difference between the 400ex(earlier years) and 450r rear shock? It just seems like the 450r rear shocks go for less money than the 400ex. I see they both have compression and rebound adjustment, but the shocks are slightly different. The rezzie on the 450r looks larger too.
What drill bit did you use for the bottom mount spot? Ken suggested a 12mm, but I don't have one. I can get one, but would a 15/32 work alright?
As a side note, what's the difference between the 400ex(earlier years) and 450r rear shock? It just seems like the 450r rear shocks go for less money than the 400ex. I see they both have compression and rebound adjustment, but the shocks are slightly different. The rezzie on the 450r looks larger too.
as for the drill to use, you have to use whatever size needed for the pin you get for down there, i noticed a little play when i did mine, so i went to the hardware and got the next size bigger, and drill to match
i can't physically see or feel any difference between the 450r and 400ex shocks, except the offset rezzie on the 450r to clear the shock, i had my 450r for 2 seasons, and have ridden ken oconnors bike with the 400ex and did not notice a difference in ride feel
the price difference may be due to people finding out that we are using these 400ex shocks, and the demand,
just like the gsxr brake parts i use for my kits went up in price, i was gettin them for under $20 shipped 2 years ago, now your lucky to even find one for around $30 + shipping, most have hit the $50+ mark, and i have even seen them listed as being for gsxr or quads < ???????
i guess word has gotten out, and demand will shoot the price up
What size bit was it that you used when you drilled the holes out?
good ebay grab 99
and i know you want to know the bit size, so you can grab one at work ????
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but i took my shock, straight to ace hardware, told them i wanted a pin slightly bigger than the hole, then said, " now gimme a bit for that pin" didnt look at the size, just left the man do his job
ya my little bro came troo and messed with anything he could find that why i never found the nut
that was a nut that i found lawing around my house that fit it. It works now
work 10 times better then with stock shock.