just yesterday a was launching of a jump and my friend decided to park his quad rite at the landing. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] i turned on the jump and landed the quad on its front and they blew[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] . i was wondering are 400ex shocks better and is it worth it to put them on the 300ex or should i just get 300ex shocks again and put thm on? if 400ex shocks work, would i have to change anythin else? thanks

 

you need the 400ex shocks, a arms, tie rods, and brake lines. You also need relocation brackets for the top mount of the shocks since the 400ex shocks are so much longer than 300ex shocks. Now you can DIY alot of this stuff by making your own mounts, not using 400ex lines, etc.

The front shocks are decent on the stock 400,,,much much better than 300exs.

 

You don't havta to have 400ex lines or a arms for that much just a relocating bracket. I have a pair of 250r shocks which are basically the same. They are perfect. $75 + 10 shipping.

 

RedRider, expect to pay no more than $250-300 for the 4 a arms, tie rods, and shocks. Then if you have to buy the relocation brackets I think companies sell them for $125-150.

 

Instead of paying for the a-arms, shocks, and reloacation brackets why not just invest in some Works AT Steeler dual rate shocks. They are better than those stock 300 EX shocks. If you later want to add an extended a-arm you can send them back to be revalved for the new arms.

It is just a suggestion.

Dan

 

You DON'T need 400EX A-Arms, Tie Rods, and brake lines. If you can get your hands on a pair of 400 shocks, just make or buy a mounting bracket.

However, if you are play racing, I suggest taking DerekHonda up on his offer of the A-Arms, shocks and tie rods. The 400's A-Arms are longer than the 300's, and then you would have a wider bike. Add an axle, and you're ready to do some serious racing!

 

Alright I got a question. Don't you think a pair of works dual rates with cans for a 300ex are better than a pair of stock 400ex shocks?

 

I would think the works shockw with rezzie's would be better than the stock 400 EX shocks,but that is my opion. The 400 EX arms are only going to give you 1/2 inch more width on eack side. Then due to the change in geometry with the a-arms your 300 EX shocks are too short and the 400 EX are too long. I guess it comes down to which route you want to take. I myself would like that additional 1/2 inch on both sides but I would not like to have to relocate my upper shock mounts.

Dan

 

Yes, shocks with resivoirs will be better than 400ex shocks. No question about it.

 

Why not use the 400EX's A-Arms and tie rods and buy a set of works dual rate's for a 300EX and slap them on there? You'd ger wider A-Arms and better shocks and you wouldn't have to mess with relocating your brackets.