front shock sqeek

[big papa plump]

I have a 2004 400 ex that I have had for about 6 months. I have recently been bothered by a squeek coming form the front shocks. I haven't noticed any problem with the suspension travel or performance, but the squeek is bothering me. Is this something I should worry about? Is it something that I can fix? or should I just take it back to the dealer and have them take a look at it since it is still under warranty? The shocks are in the 2nd to the softest setting, and they are the stock shocks. Any help would be great.

[khen]

It is most likely the bottom shock bolts(a-arm end) are dried up and just need some oil. It's VERY common with the stock shocks.

[big papa plump]

what is the best way to oil the bolts? What type of oil should be used?

[khen]

I usually pulled them out and cleaned out the bushing on the shocks and the bolts really well and then just used a light oil(tri-flo, 3 in 1, etc).

[big papa plump]

I just figured it out and the squeek is gone. Thanks for the help...

[JEFF400EX]

khen you have "VW Stabilizer" listed in you post.

This is a steering stabilizer right? Where can i get info on one of these and does it help out a-lot?

[khen]

Originally posted by JEFF400EX
khen you have "VW Stabilizer" listed in you post.

This is a steering stabilizer right? Where can i get info on one of these and does it help out a-lot? It is a VW bug steering stabilizer that I modified to work on my 400EX. It mounts like the PEP ones do. I had to fabricate a mounting clamp for the steering stem and modify the stabilizer a bit. Not a bad deal for $17 though. I really like the stabilizer, much smoother going over the ruff stuff. I haven't seen a lot of info/pictures of doing this mode on the EX, I just saw some pictures of the PEP stabilizer and fabricated something similar.

The PEP and Denton steering stabilizers are priced pretty good if you decide to get a stabilizer and don't want to try to fabricate something.

[JEFF400EX]

thanks man,

do you have any pics of it?

I can't figure out how to post pics yet.

I deffently want to try and make one (can't afford to buy one)

[TBD]

Originally posted by JEFF400EX
khen you have "VW Stabilizer" listed in you post.

This is a steering stabilizer right? Where can i get info on one of these and does it help out a-lot? Make sure to get the one that is not pressurized. You can put a hiem on the end like PEP does. Carefully hold the shaft tight and unscrew the end off. You won't be able to find a hiem to match the threads on the shaft, but you can rethread the shaft. You want to get the VW bus stabilizer. I believe it's the same stabilizer that PEP uses, and then he puts a hiem on it.

[JEFF400EX]

cool, thanks

any luck with a pic?

[khen]

I don't have any pictures, but I'll try to get out and take some within a few days.