Hey I've got a pair of warrior front shocks on an old warrior of mine, and I believe they will fit on my raptor, maybe lower it some, maybe raise it some, but do you think they would be better than my raptor stockers after i have them revalved and re sprung, I believe they are triple rate, I didnt know they made triple rate for warriors, so maybe they are off a banshee or something. please help me!!!

 

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If these are stock front shocks they cannot be revalved. The stock front shocks from a warrior are non rebuildable. These were all equipped with single springs. If you have triple rate springs it will be 3 different springs stacked on top of each other. I dont know what shocks you have there but if they truly are ANY stock shock I doubt it would be an improvement over the Raptor's. About $300 should buy a nice set of Works A-T steelers without cans for the Raptor. I bought a set for my Warrior and it was a huge improvement. However I always counsel people to buy a steering damper (under $125) first, you wouldnt believe the improvement this simple bolt on makes. It's significantly more of a helper than shocks and less than half the cost.

 

You're talkin' steering stem damper right? Not steering damper as in steering stabilizer, right? Your steering stem damper will help absorb vibration and whacks from hard landings, a steering stabilizer will help steering stability, but at the price of steering effort. That stabilizer will resist your efforts to turn the handlebars as well as a deflecting rock or berm.

I'm trying to help clarify this, but I think I've made it more confusing. Anti-vibration Steering stem is a good thing, steering stabilizer is good for Baja, not good if you plan on turning the handlebars much.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Actually I am referring to a stabilizer that DOES increase steering effort. I ride alot of tight woods and such and cannot visualize any place this would be a detriment. It will save your **** when you catch a rock or stump with your front wheel and saves your arms from wearing out as quickly. Whoops are easier with less arm fatigue, jumps are easier to save when you land a bit out of shape, I have a PEP on my Warrior and in the middle position it is no dramatic effort to turn the wheels, it does resist extremely fast turning as when it impacts something. Never in 2 years of having this did I ever once consider removing it. Definitely the best bang for the buck mod I've ever done. It's the first aftermarket part I plan on buying for my Raptor.

 

Well I guess that's why it's different strokes for different folks.
My DS had twitchy steering, and a lot of guys go for the steering stabilizer, which I don't like. I went for the upper A-arms, allowing me to dial in a lot of caster, for sand and speed. I get the stability I want, and a light touch on the handlebars allows me to flick the front wheels anywhere I want them, lightening quick.
Whatever works for you, and me, and everybody else out there.
I wouldn't mind one of those anti-vibration handlebar mounts though, anybody?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]