Raptor Rear Shock Rebuild?

[Sjorge450R]

Two things.

1. Is it really worth it getting it converted to SSD with Elka springs?
2. How much is it going to cost?

Thanks
Steve

[ZSK]

Upgrading the suspension is always worth it. I'd reccomend a reputable company. Be sure to tell them what it is and what it's going on so it can be setup correctly.

[big bad beny]

take it to Derisi Racing great guy to talk to he knows his stuff when it comes to Suspension. He redon my works and they are great. Ask for Santo

[300ex13]

you cannot go wrong with upgrading the suspension of your ride it should be worth the money

[400ex28]

Yes, It's worth IT:o

[Sjorge450R]

mabey if i have some cash after my top end and clutch rebuild i will look into doing this.

Should I make is SSD or should I go for a works dual rate spring setup.

[300ex73]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
Should I make is SSD or should I go for a works dual rate spring setup.

Go with the SSD setup.

[Sjorge450R]

i never really figured this out, but will i lose ground clearance with getting the SSD?

[hardkoratvmxr]

no you will not lose ground clearence i dont believe. it lowers your seat height.

[300ex73]

Yes, you will lose some clearance. Although it's not difficult to simply adjust the preload lockring to adjust for a higher ride height. Generally, when you run a shock like the Elkas, which normally come with SSD, you lose about 2 inches of ride height. However, even with my Elka rear, the rear of my frame still has about 7.5- 8 inches of ground clearance with the preload ring at the top of the adjustment.

[Sjorge450R]

yeah, im just worried about that because i race XC and i already rub the skid plate at many tracks.

[Cody_300ex]

I have heard many people say they like single rate non-zpd better than a cuel or tripple rate zpd set up. I LOVE my single rate axis 9-click compression adj. rear.