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striker1001
04-02-2006, 07:44 PM
Allright so im lookin to replace my stock shocks. Should i go with some 450r shocks or elka recreational shocks. I dont have big money since i only make minimum wage.Im gona keep stock a arms or should i really consiedr gettin them.
04TRX400EX
04-02-2006, 10:45 PM
450R shocks will be a big improvement over stock, since they are compression and rebound adjustable. The Elka's will make it seem like a completely different quad. The nice thing about Elka's is that they are custom made to your weight, riding style, and a-arms, and are triple-rate so it will really enhance the dampening abilities. You can pick up a set of the Rec Series on Ebay for $465.
drsnugfit
04-03-2006, 12:40 PM
works can supply a kit wich replaces the single spring on the R shocks with a dual rate setup, get them revalved to your wieght and you have a real good set of shocks for little money.
TRX23rider
04-03-2006, 04:57 PM
i love the 450r shocks. many people say to wait and buy some elkas or even works but i couldnt be happier with the 450r's.
BORY
04-03-2006, 05:14 PM
axis:D
F-16Guy
04-03-2006, 05:40 PM
If you can swing it, get a basic set of Elkas with reservoirs. I have 450R shocks, and they work well, but they're probably too stiff with stock arms. By the time you get them set up right, you could have bought the Elkas. BTW, I'm running +2 arms with my stock 450R shocks, so that softens them up quite a bit.
eganracing
04-03-2006, 10:35 PM
love my 450r shocks.
jak1389
04-04-2006, 03:38 PM
peps:cool:
04-04-2006, 05:20 PM
get the elkas...it will be worth the extra money
400exMO
04-04-2006, 06:36 PM
I've had both and the 450r shocks compared to the elkas feel like stock. Definentely spend the extra money and get the elka recs. I ran +2s and R shocks and it was still a tad bit to stiff.
04-04-2006, 07:09 PM
wat do you think about brute forces
04-04-2006, 07:12 PM
wat do you think about brute forces


they are the physical specimans of quads... I say they are the most powerful atv with speed EVER made...BRUTEFORCE NATION WILL RISE AGAIN
04-04-2006, 07:22 PM
i think brute forces are very powerful and are very nice bikes...i would reccomend them to anyone
400exstud
04-04-2006, 07:50 PM
Originally posted by bruteforcepower
wat do you think about brute forces

That's the most random thing that I've seen on here in a while:huh
striker1001
04-04-2006, 08:06 PM
Ok so u guys are saying that if i get the elka recreationals, i wont really need aftermarket A-arms compared to if i got 45r shocks?
striker1001
04-04-2006, 08:10 PM
oh ya and just to let u know i mostly ride through trails and do small jumps and i go to the dunes maybe 3-4 times a year.