which shock

[acezeesawtooth]

im looking to upgrade my suspension... no money for works or elkas all the way around so im thinkin a set of works or progressives on the front. but for the rear im just gonna get a used one. which do you guys recommend for trail riding, which is easiest to install, which is the best over all. looking at 450r, 400ex, trx250r rear shocks, or any other ones you guys like. B) thanks

 

[scotj77]

http://www.blasterforum.com/suspension-14/cheap-shocks-4054/

this is what stickies are for. no prob though hope this helps

 

[acezeesawtooth]

im not looking for which ones fit... i know what fits im looking for what riders have and like the best

 

[scotj77]

there were a lot of posts on there too but i like my 400ex

 

[TeamChaos99]

400ex is best by far

 

[OldSkoolBlaster]

400 EX is the Best bang for the buck for sure.Banshee Fronts are a good Improvement on the front for minimal cash.

 

[acezeesawtooth]

i found a set of progressive 412s for the front for $269 i think those will be my front... and sounds like 400ex is the way to go for the rear

 

[scotj77]

there is a guy on the forsale tread with a set of rebuilt progressives for 170. i would hit him up. i think it is buried but pretty sure he stilll has them

 

[Whitty21]

I love my 400ex shock, night and day difference, and there are also some works triple rate fronts for pretty cheap in the for sale thread, but i think you need +3+1 a-arms to run them

 

[xxfloodedxx]

im runnin a 400ex in the rear and z400 shocks in the front... a much better choice than banshee shocks imo

 

[xd45c]

I love my 400ex shock, night and day difference, and there are also some works triple rate fronts for pretty cheap in the for sale thread, but i think you need +3+1 a-arms to run them

Do you need to screw with the airbox to make the shock (resivoir) fit? I thought I saw that around here someplace.

 

[Whitty21]

Depends if a little squeaking bothers you, I did bother me, so I just used an exacto knife and shaved a little bit off, still structurally sound though

 

[super noober]

Do you need to screw with the airbox to make the shock (resivoir) fit? I thought I saw that around here someplace.

i just let mine rub untill it made itself fit perfectly haha I:I

 

[xd45c]

Sounds good...opinions on which to switch over first? Banshee fronts or 400ex rear? Can't do both at the same time unfortunately but I'll get there eventually.

 

[super noober]

Sounds good...opinions on which to switch over first? Banshee fronts or 400ex rear? Can't do both at the same time unfortunately but I'll get there eventually.

i would do the fronts first to help with control over nasty bumps. i have my banshee fronts set at one notch above full soft and im about 200lbs

 

[xd45c]

Figured that would be the answer... Thanks for the replies, time to start scrounging pennies.

 

[super noober]

Figured that would be the answer... Thanks for the replies, time to start scrounging pennies.

just be patient and look around, i think i got mine off ebay for $27+shipping

 

[acezeesawtooth]

^^^ HI-JACKERS.... lol jk... but yeah thats a good point if you cant turn you arent going very far on the trail anyways

 

[super noober]

^^^ HI-JACKERS.... lol jk... but yeah thats a good point if you cant turn you arent going very far on the trail anyways

lol wow i thought this was his thread hahahaha, eh it happens! I:I I:I

 

[xd45c]

Just look at it as a free bump