Lt450R shocks

[patches85]

I just got a set of lt450r shocks off of ebay for $150. I hope these will fit on my 400ex! I way about 230 and I have stock a arms. Anyone have any input?

[exrider008]

i dont think thay will just bolt right up, and they r going to be really stiff.

[Fred55]

sorry but they WILL NOT fit. The LTR is long travel...and your 400ex is deff. not.

[exrider008]

ya thats true thy r long travle even if u do get them on it is going to sit like 2 feet in the air. i would just put them back on ebay when u get them.

[TBD]

The LTR shocks are not trully long travel shocks. The shock length is longer but the shaft travel is the same as a standard set of shocks. LT refers to shaft travel not wheel travel. The real problem you'll have is that they are a little over an inch longer then you need. They will not work.

[patches85]

I can move the shock mounts.

[exrider008]

Originally posted by patches85
I can move the shock mounts.

even then i still sat that they r going to be to stiff.

[Flynbryan19]

Why must people feel the need to mix and match shocks from different quads..... They will never work as good as even a set of Works shocks designed/setup specifically for your make/model quad. You'll be alot better off and get ALOT better ride just buying some shocks that are made for YOUR quad.

[patches85]

Originally posted by Flynbryan19
Why must people feel the need to mix and match shocks from different quads..... They will never work as good as even a set of Works shocks designed/setup specifically for your make/model quad. You'll be alot better off and get ALOT better ride just buying some shocks that are made for YOUR quad.

You buying cause I don't have that kind of money to spend on quad shocks. I am just trying to get a better ride than stock for cheap! If they don't work I can put them back on ebay and at least get what I paid for them, unless someone has some aftermarket shocks for a 400ex they want to trade?

[TBD]

Originally posted by patches85
I can move the shock mounts.
You could do that. They will be on the stiff side biengs that they are designed for a longer a-arm which means more leverage. You could always try different springs if they are to stiff.

[patches85]

Originally posted by TBD
You could do that. They will be on the stiff side biengs that they are designed for a longer a-arm which means more leverage. You could always try different springs if they are to stiff.

I believe that works has springs ready for these shocks.

[TBD]

Originally posted by patches85
I believe that works has springs ready for these shocks. You can get springs from a lot of different sources so don't feel that you're limited in that area.

[patches85]

Originally posted by TBD
You can get springs from a lot of different sources so don't feel that you're limited in that area.

Who else can I get springs from?

[TBD]

Originally posted by patches85
Who else can I get springs from?
Eibach, TCS, Custom Axis, C&D, Derisi, and many more. There are a lot of options.

[z40021]

You could also just adjust them for you. They come stiff from the factory cause suzuki dosent want people to have problems bottoming out. They will go softer.

[theTman]

;) just remember the shock was designed for the LTR...and the rear shock rezzies point inwards toawrds your engine...just hope you have room!

[Toadz400]

You would've been better off buying 450R shocks.

With the money you are going to spend getting these shocks set up right (if you even go that far) you are going to spend as much as a set of Works.

I would've just tried to find a set of cheap used Works on eBay and sent them to get revalved/rebuilt.

[Flynbryan19]

Originally posted by Toadz400
You would've been better off buying 450R shocks.

With the money you are going to spend getting these shocks set up right (if you even go that far) you are going to spend as much as a set of Works.

I would've just tried to find a set of cheap used Works on eBay and set them to get revalved/rebuilt.

This is exactly my point. Yeah you got them for cheap Patches, but by the time you spend the money and time to get them setup correctly for your quad you could have easily afforded shocks designed for YOUR quad. But, do what you wish it is your money.