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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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BY adding a swingarm that is 2" longer will i need a new rear shock?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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No.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Shav0,

What are you putting it on? Just curious.



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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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you should at least get the stock shock re-valved
 
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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Since we're on this subject (if I may piggy back) what is the optimal length for a Raptor swingarm? +2, +4? For desert, mountain trail and some dunes.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Raptor03 has a +3 and seems to be about right for that kind of riding with a 686, +2 may be enough for a piped engine.
Are you going to Glamis this weekend YoshRaptor?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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I have a +2" Tucker Pro on my Raptor which has a full CT exhaust, K&N Pro-Flow kit, and Edelbrock carb. The length seems overkill with just those engine mods, but hopefully it will balance out better once I install my JE 11:1 piston and Stage 1 Hotcam...
 
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:07 AM
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i run an Eyeball engineering +4 and i love it! it still wheelies when im sand draggin if i really give it to her though!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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No can do (working). Maybe in two to three weeks though.
 
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