I can't decide what front shocks to buy for my banshee. $$ isn't really an issue. Whats the biggest difference between the Custom Axis shocks and the PEP ZPS????, besides about $400 bucks. I have the TCS front shocks on my blaster, and a rebuilt rear by PEP. Both work great, but I wish the compression adjustment on the TCS was the same as the PEP. The PEP rezzys lock in for each different adjustment, the TCS make a clicking noise and you dont really know if the shocks are setup the exact same. I'm leaning more to the Axis or PEP. Anyone run the Custom Axis shocks? Thanks,
Tom

 

The TCS and PeP are both based on Works bodies. TCS uses shim stack valving - PeP uses ***** and springs, like Works.

Custom Axis are built on their own bodies. These are very heavy duty, very high quality units. They also have large 5/8" diameter shafts, which means that more fluid will be flowing both in and out of the reservoirs, which means more adjustibility. The large shafts and hd parts also mean longer life and more consistant damping. Custom Axis uses shim stack valving. Axis' compression "clickers" have 8 positions, they are numbered so that you can see them.

If the money is not an object, there is not really a choice. Custom Axis is the way to go.

 

I would definately go with the axis. I just got my AXIS Pro_Series Rear on my R and have raced on it once. I LOVE IT. The only problem is i just wrecked tuesday, and am outta commision for a while. It is a very well built shock and will soak up anything that you throw its way. I would go with the AXIS.

 

I'm running axis shocks with atvracing +3/+2 a-arms, and a borrowed ohlins rear. This weekend was my first trip with them, and I love them. here's a picture of the setup. http://atv-racing.com/a-arms/wide3.jpg I have it set up with a lot of droop, but it'll give you around 11 inches of travel. But if you go jumping razorbacks, overshoot it, and land at the bottom of that 20' dune, it may require a trip to the hospital, as I found out yesterday. split chin, 10 stitches but no damage to the bike

 

of the 3 type's mentioned,2 are high quality (axis and PEP)wayne(PEP) is busier than ever now because he has loads of TCS shocks to re-valve,as far as the bodies,,a PEP ZPS has no works components,we use PEP and love em,axis is good also,i would see who and where re-builds them and how close to you they are,good luck

 

LT80 just brought up a good point. There arent many places that service custom axis shocks. They reccomend that you send to it Cali. to the company to be redone. They use all their own parts and fluids, so you have to get those if you want somewhere else to valve them. When mine needs service im just gonna send mine to cali. directly to AXIS to be serviced. PEP's are more widely used, so more places do PEP work. I would still go with the AXIS for their incredible quality and performance.

 

I got works performance on my warrior i really like them. I give them a 100% cause they do not bottom out.

 

LT80,

Why are they having to revalve the TCS, are they not working correctly?

I'm going to eventually buy some shocks for my Raptor with stock a-arms. I'm looking to run with enough sag to lower it 2 or 3 inches lower than it is now. I know where the Axis website is, what about PEP? Do both offer an adjustable ride height like the TCS?

Sorry for so many questions, but I have just one more. What about Elka Suspension? Their website has some really high-quality looking shocks, are they?

 

bash:the PEP shocks have the adjustable height,i cant say about the axis.the TCS are being revalved because yes,they dont seem to good,one rider was breaking a ball joint every week,they have shim stack valving,and shims flex too much in front shocks,this is why PEP went with ball and spring valving,i have rode on TCS and yes they are better than stock,but not nearly as "cushy" of a ride as the PEP,yes you will wait longer for PEP shocks,,you will be happy that you waited!! sorry havent heard of elka,i know there are getting to be more and more shock company's. have a great day

 

im not going to say that axis or tcs are bad shocks because i have never used them. but i have pep zps shocks on both my 400ex and 250r and think they work awsome. i do alot of jumping like 50 to 60 foot doubles and stuff and the pep's soak it up every time.i do know that the pep does also use a 5/8" shaft just like the axis, and tcs uses a smaller shaft size, i also like how the pep ressy's adjust too they click and lock into their setting so you know your adjustment is set into place.one other thing i like about the pep is it uses a triple rate spring set up on the front shocks and i dont think axis does, this allows for a more cushy ride and still makes it able to soak up big jumps.

Quad040