Anyone need a shock relocator? (300ex) [Archive]

chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 06:24 AM

I have a like new, one ride, Diamond J Customs multi piece shock relocator bracket for sale if someone needs one. Its for putting 400ex shocks on a 300ex. Puff_Pryor has first dibs if he wants it.

Make me an offer.

Jwilsonpwt

03-23-2006, 08:51 AM

Now am I right in assuming that with one of these relocators I would be able to run 400ex shocks with an otherwise stock 250x front suspension (stock a arms etc..)? I just want to make sure that this would not negatively change the geometry or handling characteristics. Any advice you have would really be appreciated

chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 08:53 AM

There are hundreds of people running these on the 300ex with 400ex or 250R shocks.

Jwilsonpwt

03-23-2006, 09:03 AM

So what this locator does is allow you to run better shocks/springs while keeping the same travel? I just wanted something better than my stock 1987 250x shocks and was thinking that the 400ex ones would be an inexpensive upgrade.

chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 09:06 AM

Theyre a great upgrade with the right bracket. 400 shocks are 3" longer than 300 shocks.

Jwilsonpwt

03-23-2006, 09:13 AM

Sorry about all the simple questions, but are most (including your) shock relocators 3"? With this bracket and a set of 400ex shocks I would be all set on a budget?

BoneBreaker

03-23-2006, 10:20 AM

..You also need 400's Arms.

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chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 10:28 AM

Well, I also happen to have a set of top and bottom 05 400ex a arms and tie rods for sale if someone needs them.

Jwilsonpwt

03-23-2006, 10:29 AM

I see, I thought I may be able to just use the shocks, my mistake. I may just wait and get a set of used extended 300ex arms when I have the cash. Thanks for all the info though.

300exOH

03-23-2006, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by BoneBreaker
..You also need 400's Arms.

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No he doesn't need the 400ex a arms. You can run the shockmount bracket with 400ex length shocks and either stock or aftermarket 300ex a arms.

Ryanwolfe911

03-23-2006, 10:31 AM

That is correct. It helps to have 400ex a arms, but it is not neccessary.

300exOH

03-23-2006, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by Jwilsonpwt
I see, I thought I may be able to just use the shocks, my mistake. I may just wait and get a set of used extended 300ex arms when I have the cash. Thanks for all the info though.

You can run just the shocks and the bracket with the stock 300 a arms. If you upgrade to extended 300ex a arms then you will have to have the shocks set up for them or they will be very soft.

chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 10:34 AM

I thought so too, but didnt feel like arguing with anyone.

You ONLY need the brackets to run 400ex shocks.

300exOH

03-23-2006, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by chapmanmd
I thought so too, but didnt feel like arguing with anyone.

Yeah this subject tends to bring up a few arguments here and there. lol

Jwilsonpwt

03-23-2006, 10:41 AM

So with a 3" relocation bracket I will maintain all the right geometry, travel, and handling characteristics of the stock suspension? The advantage of this setup with the 400ex shocks over the worn 250x shocks would then be just a better suspension feel?

chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 10:49 AM

and considerably more travel.

dunny_mark

03-23-2006, 02:23 PM

If you use the relocator and the 400ex shocks with stock a-arms, {correct if I'm wrong} your frame will hit the ground before those 400ex shocks bottom out. Doesn't seem to good of a idea!

RRP

03-23-2006, 03:32 PM

have you sold it yet?How about the 400ex arms?Clean out your mail box its full!!

chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 04:41 PM

Send me email. I dont know what the heck is going on. I have ZERO messages in there and it says its full. How does that happen???

email: chapmanmd@charter.net

ZeroLogic

03-23-2006, 04:59 PM

Clear out your sent messages to.

Sjorge450R

03-23-2006, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by ZeroLogic
Clear out your sent messages to.

^^^^^^ did you do that?

chapmanmd

03-23-2006, 06:43 PM

Ah you are a wise man. Cleaning out the sent items did it. Thanks!!!

300exOH

03-23-2006, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by dunny_mark
If you use the relocator and the 400ex shocks with stock a-arms, {correct if I'm wrong} your frame will hit the ground before those 400ex shocks bottom out. Doesn't seem to good of a idea!

Actually I thought I read something about that too. I believe that is only with stock 400ex shocks. If you use aftermarket 400ex shocks they can be set up properly though.

chapmanmd- Sorry about clogging up your thread:o