What rear shock should I use?

[tpiacentino]

I was sitting here bored and was thinking of something to do so I decided to build a blaster hybrid. This will be a sand pit /trail bike. While I was researching different options I read that a few different rear shocks will fit, with some modifications. I am starting this poll to see what some people have to say about them. This will be as low budget as possible. Thanks for voting.

 

[brandoz28]

400ex unless you're flat tracking it, then the banshee one will lower it a TON


the 660 shock will be about like throwing a solid strut back there

 

[Whitty21]

400ex FTW i love it, and u just need bushins and a bolt from ken oconnor on the site here and you are set to install

 

[NOVIS]

a banshee shock is too short and wont bolt up anyway. but its a nice shock if your willing do do a lot of work lol. and the 660 shock is basically the same as a banshee shock (so i have heard) i havent used the 400ex shock but i have used a 250r shock. the 250r shock has a lot of travel and its pretty soft but it does make it sit up higher and if your blaster is stock width it will probably be really tippy.

i have personally tried swapping a blaster shock on to my banshee for a while bacuse i didnt have a shock and it want even close to the same dimensions.

 

[98blaster+4]

how much do you weigh? if you are a fatass like me the 400ex will be just about perfect for you, but if you are real light you may not like it as much. but the banshee shock is a no go for a blaster, and the 660 will probably be so stiff you may end up cracking welds on other parts. 400ex or a 450 shock would be about the same

 

[blasterdemon7]

400ex shock..................

 

[YZ Otis]

Since yur talkin hybrid I figure ya plan ta do a little fab'in. It's not just the shock but how ya use it. The 250r & 400ex will be a great improvement, but how ya use it and the kind of riding ya do will decide how much improvement.

Read this: http://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/suspension-geometry-101-a-11155/

 

[tpiacentino]

Well I got a welder off of ebay,$ 6.50. I'll post some pics when I find my camera.

 

[tpiacentino]

Since yur talkin hybrid I figure ya plan ta do a little fab'in. It's not just the shock but how ya use it. The 250r & 400ex will be a great improvement, but how ya use it and the kind of riding ya do will decide how much improvement.

Read this: http://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/suspension-geometry-101-a-11155/

Its going to be a woods/pit bike, just something to beat around on and for the kid to ride. I am definatly going to use the 400ex rear shock.

 

[sheeblast]

sh*t, i have a bad ass shock off a rappy. i need to sold too.