400EX Long Travel rear shcok and swingarm setup

[Woodsracer400ex]

I'm currently running a 400ex w/stock swingarm with a rear dual rate Axis shock. I race XC and want to get more travel, I am switching to a long travel setup. I heard you have to weld the top shock mount 1 inch up? I will be going with a plus 1.25 in. swingarm, do I need to buy a new axis shock or could I use the one I have now. I was hoping to buy a lonestar rear swingarm or houser. If anybody has experience with this input it would be great.:confused:

[brian-250]

yes you can keep the shock but you may have to change your linkage and rebuild the shock.

[Woodsracer400ex]

talked to K and K racing, will need to change spring and have shock revalved. I think I'm going to switch to a rear Elka shock with their linkage later, but will have shock worked on for now. I hope it will be worth all the money I'm going to sink into it! Only time will tell.