EX and KFX front shocks????

[Crazy Diamond]

I have a 400ex and just bought a KFX400. Are the front shocks the same? Reason for asking. I just bought New fronts for the EX a few months ago and without measuring or anything they looked very similar. Its a used KFX and I figured I would just swap them to keep the newer shocks!

[cryan54935]

I am pretty sure they are the same

[z40021]

just try and swap them. if they dont work then put them back on the ex. But they should because 450r shocks fit z400/kfx400 and 400ex both.

[4TraxRider]

The top shock mount on the Z/KFX is wider than the 400ex mounts so Z shocks won't switch to the EX but EX shocks can be switched with a custom spacer of some kind. Aren't the Z shocks 1/4 inch longer too?

[Crazy Diamond]

Not sure of the length but without trying them I noticed the top of the shock was wider. Looks like the springs on the EX are thicker too. Would they be better or worse? The spacer would not be a problem!

[sdmf665]

i run a set of TCS Lt shocks from an R on my Z. once you get the spacers for the top mount, its just a matter of getting the shocks dialed in for the different angle the of the Z as opposed to the EX or R. It is VERY similar and if you know what you're doing, easy to do.