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smith_400ex_213
07-04-2004, 10:09 PM
hey
i run mx and rite now i have works triple rates on the front ...they were ok starting out but now i need something more..what are u guys running for suspension both front and back...
04'400ex'er
07-04-2004, 10:50 PM
Alot of people are running PEPs. Best value. It all depends how much you want to spend. TCS would be a step up from what you have. Also, you will see lots of ELKA's.
Florida400EX
07-04-2004, 11:13 PM
Go with TCS! That's what I upgraded to! great shocks, I think they are better than elka.
smith_400ex_213
07-04-2004, 11:20 PM
what about a houser/custom axis set-up
Florida400EX
07-04-2004, 11:21 PM
That's just about as good as it gets with the Houser/ custom axis. But will cost quite a lot!
smith_400ex_213
07-04-2004, 11:26 PM
im working at art's snowmobile and atv salvage...so i can get everyhting at cost....it will still be alot...does houser make any +2 +1's
TC426EX
07-05-2004, 12:10 AM
I run a set of PEP limited MASS front shocks (I dont like the ZPS personally), and the rear converted by PEP to limited MASS specs to compliment my fronts... Total cost was 750 for the fronts and 450 to get the rear converted which aint too bad for top of the line shocks...
Florida400EX
07-05-2004, 07:09 AM
I wouldn't go with the plus 1 foward. For MX most people here would reccomend a +3+0. That's what I run on my quad.
TC426EX
07-05-2004, 07:39 AM
Originally posted by Florida400EX
I wouldn't go with the plus 1 foward. For MX most people here would reccomend a +3+0. That's what I run on my quad.

Actually thats not entirely true. The front to rear weight distribution is almost spot on from the factory on the 400ex. If you build your motor up and add a +1.25 swingarm on the bike, it is beneficial to run +1 forward arms as well, as I am...
smith_400ex_213
07-05-2004, 10:36 AM
so without an extended swing arm..it wouldnt be so good to get one forward......the only problem is with +3+0 then i have to fork over more money to get the LT shocks too
Pappy
07-05-2004, 10:38 AM
alot of compainies make +3 standard travel a arms
smith_400ex_213
07-05-2004, 10:39 AM
how much did ur laeger a-arms cost and does arens make arms too
smith_400ex_213
07-05-2004, 10:43 AM
yea but if i get +3's standard wont the shocks wear quicker than if i get the LT
Pappy
07-05-2004, 10:45 AM
nope
TC426EX
07-05-2004, 12:57 PM
Originally posted by smith_400ex_213
yea but if i get +3's standard wont the shocks wear quicker than if i get the LT

No way...