rear shock swap for 450r??

[sampson47]

Hey, I did a search and nothing really positive came up!! Can anyone tell me if the 450r rear shock will bolt up to a 400ex without any modifications??!! Thanks in advance for any help.:D

[FoxMxRiders]

I know that front shocks need some grinding but don't know for the rear.Maybe some grinding will be needed

[<DRS>GPF]

Originally posted by FoxMxRiders
I know that front shocks need some grinding but don't know for the rear.Maybe some grinding will be needed

400ex SUSPENSION
Front: Independent, double-wishbone with Showa shocks, five-position spring-preload adjustability; 8.2-inch travel
Rear: Pro-Link® fully adjustable single Showa shock; 9.1-inch travel


450r SUSPENSION
Front: Independent double-wishbone w/Showa shocks, featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound & compression damping; 8.4-inch travel
Rear: Pro-Link w/single Showa shock featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound & compression damping; 9.0-inch travel


generic info...
doesnt appear to be much different by the specs. 0.1" of travel .. if you could realistically feel that distance.


they look pretty darn close, but ive not actually broke out the calipers on the mounting.

[yamablaster24]

450r has better valving and is softer. Put it on the EX and you will love it. More sag and a really nice shock. But by the time you buy that you could have gotten your stock rebuilt and be way better.

[sampson47]

Thanks guys for the responses. I think I am just going to have TCS rebuild the stock one:D

[yamablaster24]

I have TCS rebuild and hole smurf i love the thing. ZPS style. Very nice shock. I recently overshot a 110 foot jump and flat landed and didnt even bottom out :eek2: