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trict_out
06-14-2004, 07:49 AM
what all do i need off a 400ex to do this conversion on my 300ex, i know a-arms, tie rods, shocks etc... but is there anything else and how difficult is this goin to be?

dirtmomma
06-14-2004, 08:00 AM
There are SOOOOOO many different opinions on this subject I would just do a search!! Lots of pro's & con's so there's LOTS of reading on this subject ;)

roostin_dale
06-14-2004, 09:15 AM
there are about 3 of these post everyday!

here are some links..

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84209&highlight=400ex+aarms+300ex

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88139&highlight=400ex+300ex

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75302&highlight=400ex+300ex

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66132&highlight=400ex+300ex

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58301&highlight=400ex+300ex

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36826&highlight=400ex+300ex

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=74783&highlight=400ex+shocks+300ex

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36809&perpage=10&highlight=400ex%20shocks%20300ex&pagenumber=1

cdalejef
06-15-2004, 07:17 AM
There are NO pros to doing this, only cons!

westcoastmxer
06-15-2004, 11:44 AM
hater!:p hah j/p jeff..ino he hates the conversion but im runnin it and i love it compared to the stock 300ex conversion..im sellin mine tho and get 400ex +2's and works..but its alot cheaper than buyin 300ex +2's and works(the 400ex conversion)..good luck and yull need a relocater too buddy):macho

stonerider250x
06-15-2004, 12:10 PM
Originally posted by westcoastmxer
hater!:p hah j/p jeff..ino he hates the conversion but im runnin it and i love it compared to the stock 300ex conversion..im sellin mine tho and get 400ex +2's and works..but its alot cheaper than buyin 300ex +2's and works(the 400ex conversion)..good luck and yull need a relocater too buddy):macho

me too man:cool: but i think the 14.75 inch shocks helped correct the geometry some and aint gotts use the relocator. im also plannin on gettin +2 400ex arms soon:macho

Out_Sider
06-15-2004, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
There are NO pros to doing this, only cons!

what exactly are the cons to doing this? i stayed with +2 300ex a arms, and dual rate works for a 300ex..and i think the 400ex front end w/ 14.75 shocks actually works a little better, or atleast the steering seems more responsive..please..explain

westcoastmxer
06-16-2004, 10:39 AM
hey stonerider ive got everything orderd and gettin my motor work done this week and next week but wen i get her bac next week and get all the stuff i got ordered put on ill send ya some pics..j/email me at quadfmx12@aol.com or give me ur email!:macho :D

lukester720
06-25-2004, 01:42 AM
trict_out, if you want to sell your stock 300ex shocks for cheap reply to this thread or PM me. Thanks