I was wondering if anyone had a recomendation on what brand of shocks would be good for the 300ex. I need a couple iches more on travel. will stock 400ex shocks fit mine?

 

I heard 400ex shocks will work, but you need to weld new shock mounts a little higher then stock on the frame.

...and a 350x rear shock. Though there could be others.

 

there was a kit on ebay some time ago that said u could use the 400ex shocks on the 300

 

i used a set of raptor front shocks with a set of 250r a arms, I had to make a set of bushings for the a arms and grind down the 250r bushings in length, the upper mount i fabbed too and was real simple, it's now wayy smoother front end with a +2 width i think, i got the swingarm lengthened by +3 and still want to get a raptor rear shock for it but that can wait a little while, the raptor front shocks had to get ground a little but was'nt too hard, check out my pics page n see the stretched 300ex for my chick, we ride dunes pretty much exclusively and it has made the suspension on par with a 400ex i'm guessin, I'd say it's got 8" front travel and around 9"+ in the rear. wayy better n more stable in the dunes. i was looking for a set of 400ex shocks and got outbid on them on ebay n then won the set of raptor shocks, and they've been breat so far. lates, josh....

 

Thanks for the help. By the way the handlebars on your 300ex give it a much better look now that i saw that picture you have. Looks like i found my next purchase.

 

A Warrior shock will bolt right in, as well as a 2001 Raptor shock. The only thing with the Raptor shock is you will have to get a longer hose to mount the resivoir on the frame, both shocks are a lot better than the stocker, and if you keep an eye out, can be had fairly cheap, especially Warrior shocks. I bought a kit off ebay to mount 400ex shocks on my son's 300ex, and put 400ex a arms and tie rods on front as well. Makes a huge difference in ride and handling, and the 400ex a arms bolt right in, no mods.

 

Where would you get a longer hose? Can it just be from a plumber store or an OEM one?
thanks

 

Since it is the standard banjo type fittings, brake line would work,find a longer piece and bolt it in.On mine, Rath Racing retapped the hole for a braided steel line like an aftermarket shock and put a longer line on.

 

i have works susp. on my quad and there great before you get them they get like your height your weight and what kind of riding you do and they customize it for you...with stock 300 shocks u can make it sit higher by adjusting your suspension the softer you go the lower you sit the higher you go the firmer the ride.....u need a special tool to do it though mine as well just take it in to a shop