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jsmith2232
05-02-2006, 12:21 PM
Do stock 450r front shocks bolt right up to a 400 ex or is there modification needed, also how much better are the 450r's shocks than the 400 ex's stockers.
05-02-2006, 12:24 PM
I herd that YFZ shocks will bolt right up to a 400EX.
jsmith2232
05-02-2006, 12:28 PM
do you know if there is any modification needed or are they a perfect fit?
05-02-2006, 01:05 PM
Both need modded on the top mount.Search
exrider008
05-02-2006, 01:08 PM
Originally posted by jsmith2232
do you know if there is any modification needed or are they a perfect fit?

NO the yfz shocks are not a direct fit u will have to grind a little off the shock mounts

and yes the 450r shock are a direct bolt on and they are alot better then stock 400ex shocks.
hauck400ex
05-02-2006, 01:33 PM
450r shocks require grinding on the top shock eye and on the frame shock mount... i put a set on my bike 2 months ago, i bought a $20 angle grinder from lowes and it took about 30 mins from start to finish to switch them out
WickedATVer
05-02-2006, 01:34 PM
are either longer than the other or have a longer travel the yz shocks look shorter on a 400. ANy one tried bothe and which ones are better?
jsmith2232
05-02-2006, 05:16 PM
I was wondering the same thing...On a scale of 1-10 where do the stock ex, 450r, and the yfz shocks rate against each other?
05-02-2006, 06:25 PM
I have YFZ on mine.ALOT better than stock I do not know how the R shocks perform
WickedATVer
05-02-2006, 06:49 PM
if you run the R shocks you can get the triple rate kit and revalve and have the stock rear redone with double rate and revalved and have serious shock setup all around its what i hope to run soon!:macho
jsmith2232
05-03-2006, 03:33 AM
how much should someone expect to pay for the kits and revalving and where do you get it done at?
WickedATVer
05-03-2006, 06:11 PM
If and when I have re-valving and springs added right here TCS web-site has all the info yuh need.

http://www.ctracing.com/suspensi.htm
2MuchChi450R
05-04-2006, 02:38 PM
They'll bolt right up so long as you grind a little on the upper shock mount, it's a nut on the underside that holds the fender brace. My girl's quad handles a lot tighter now that my old stockers are on there, plus it's adjustable all the way around now. I'm going to send them off to GT Thunder to have them modify them for longer travel and revalved, plus a rear XC link and revalved stock rear.
zrpilot
05-04-2006, 09:12 PM
2MuchChi450R,

Thats is exactly what I did. It possible that your girl's quad may ride better then yours!
2MuchChi450R
05-06-2006, 09:36 AM
Originally posted by zrpilot
2MuchChi450R,

Thats is exactly what I did. It possible that your girl's quad may ride better then yours!

Nowhere close :devil: but it may come a little closer after I send them off to GT Thunder :D