The time has come for shocks!

[Iliketogofast]

I've needed shocks forever, and now that all 3 of my stockers need revalved/filled, it's time to buy new ones.

I need something cheap, but something that will be good too. I may also get a-arms. Tell/show me your setups and make some reccomendations, please! Prices would be great, too.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Elkas rock bro...looking at about $900 for long travel tripple rates w/ piggyback rezzys. Houser +2's and Elka LT's are hard to beat!!

[rooster300ex]

Yea for sure elka rocks. some people look into them kits that have a-arms,shocks etc. If you aren't trying to spend a whole lot of money i would get a pair of works shocks. check out ohlins shocks,pep shocks and axix shocks. see what ya like.

[Dune Surfer]

TCS

[450r51]

motowoz, and find a set of used a-arms, there are a crap ton of 250r parts out there now.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by Dune Surfer
TCS

roger that...TCS makes a good shock. My cousin got a used set, had em re-valved and they are awesome.

[xsr_racing28c]

Try these ones.. I just picked our two sets up last nite.. Fox Float X Evols

[bwamos]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Try these ones.. I just picked our two sets up last nite.. Fox Float X Evols

I bet those rock, but I highly doubt they are very cheap. ;)

Best bang for the buck would probably be a set of Elka Recreationals. I beleive the price on TCS isn't too shabby either.

[juanki]

for my 250r i got a package from denton racing with the denton racing arms ultracross +2+1 and tcs dual rate and rezzys, and they work great, it was about 1200.

[exrider008]

i have elka std travel with laeger +2 arms and i love them, it handles like a dream and it's a real smoth ride.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Try these ones.. I just picked our two sets up last nite.. Fox Float X Evols

DAMNN...Those are sexy!! :p

[TheFontMaster]

I have works tripple rates with rezzies, and Burgard +2 a arms. I got them used for 500 dollars. I was lucky and the shocks I got didn't need to be re-valved.

[400grl]

TCS!!!!! IMO, these shocks are the best value for your money right now........

[Iliketogofast]

Yep. I'm looking at a TCS setup, or the Works triples w/ Res., maybe I can find a nice used setup with A-Arms for cheap. I'm shoppin right now, I'll post up some deals if I find any and you tell me the what's-what about it, k?

[400exMO]

I'd really look into tcs. From what I've heard everyone's overly satisfied with them.

[adrenalinefreak]

Not sure if it's too late, but you should also check out iShock! You get everything you need all in one package and I love mine. I have the i5500 setup.

www.ishock.com

They will also revalve your rear shock for you...mine made such a huge difference.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by adrenalinefreak
Not sure if it's too late, but you should also check out iShock! You get everything you need all in one package and I love mine. I have the i5500 setup.

www.ishock.com

They will also revalve your rear shock for you...mine made such a huge difference.

Good call bro. I forgot to mention ishock. They make great shocks as well.

[SVTPete]

Cant say enough good things about my evols. Wouldnt trade them for anything. Lots of adjustability and lighter than a standard shock/spring combo by alot.

[R3Concepts]

ZPS 20 click, best bang for your buck.

Or Race Series or Limited Mass if youre on a tighter budget.

[exrider008]

Originally posted by SVTPete
Cant say enough good things about my evols. Wouldnt trade them for anything. Lots of adjustability and lighter than a standard shock/spring combo by alot.

thats a sick pred!!!!:eek2:

[Sjorge450R]

I race XC where the races are 1.5 hours long and I use elka recs up front. I like them, but then again, never rode of something else.

I'm getting TCS this winter.

[SVTPete]

thats a sick pred!!!!

Thanks every once in awhile I get to suprise a 450 or two! I am still a beginner class rider but have hit up a couple big races.

[R3Concepts]

Not trying to be a jerk or anything, but the shocks on the Predator are too long. See the bumpsteer at full droop like that?

[SVTPete]

The shocks are perfect length. The only things that cause any bump steer on this pred are the crappy full flight a arms. They have been sold and am waiting for some ones from rath racing.

[R3Concepts]

You build the shocks to the brand of a-arms. I agree that FF is not the best, but I hope that the Rath arms match the shocks you already have.

[04TRX400EX]

For the money, I would say Elka Rec Series fronts are the way to go. I have them on my 400 and they are a huge improvement over stock. My only problem is that they are valved for trail riding and I have been doing some MX recently so the setup isn't quite right. But nonetheless, they are a great shock for the money. Combine them with an Elka remote reservior rear if you have the money, otherwise you can just get rear rebuilt.

If money is no option, I would do Fox Float Evol X's up front with a Podium X in the rear or a full Motowoz setup. Best money can buy.

[04TRX400EX]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Try these ones.. I just picked our two sets up last nite.. Fox Float X Evols

That picture makes me happy :) :D :macho I'm jealous :(

[raptorrider314]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/yfzracer314/shockpic.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/yfzracer314/IMG_1235.jpg

Fox floats, i say they are the best you can buy, i wouldnt trade them for nothing

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by raptorrider314
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/yfzracer314/shockpic.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/yfzracer314/IMG_1235.jpg

Fox floats, i say they are the best you can buy, i wouldnt trade them for nothing

Yeah Fox makes great shocks bro... I have never rode on a set of floats, but I have rode on a set of Elka LT's, and WOW:eek: Going from stock 400ex and then riding that quad with Elkas was amazing!! The whole $1000 price tag is why I don't have a set...YET!! :D

[Iliketogofast]

How much are those Fox shocks, and where do you think I can get a set? I looked on eBay to no avail... There are no local dealers. What website sells them?

[ohsobad_chevy]

Found some Fox Float evols on ebay for an LT-450r for $1200. Sounds a lil high to me, you should be able to find a set for your R for about $900.

[xsr_racing28c]

Retail on the Fox Float Evol is $1295.00... I doubt your going to get them for $900...



If your interested, i have a standard travel Burgard/Elka for an 04-06 450r i'd be willing to sell. Its off my sisters 06 450r and she never rides it, so i'd sell it. ~Jay

[04blackyfz450]

id say best bang for the buck are derisri rebuilds. im lookin for a-arms and i can get some brand new fullflight +2 ones for cheap. im on a budget and those look like a good way to go. what do you guys think about em?

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by 04blackyfz450
id say best bang for the buck are derisri rebuilds. im lookin for a-arms and i can get some brand new fullflight +2 ones for cheap. im on a budget and those look like a good way to go. what do you guys think about em?

My opinion: I would wipe my arss with the derisiri shocks and pisss on the fullflight a arms. :D You asked, I told...

I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for, if you dont have enough money to buy "quality" stuff, then save your money until you can afford it. The way I see it, you can put 400 into fullflight a-arms and ride the shiit out of them until they bend/break and then you have to buy a new set....OR... you can spend 700 on a set of housers or roll design and get good quality. Dont take this as personal bashing, I am just stating my opinion.:)

[banshee84]

I want new shocks too
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i16/banshee84/Nohandervid-1.jpg

[SVTPete]

Full flights suck. I had a set for 4 months. The geometry was all wrong on them and at full extension they hit my shocks. Do not buy its a waste of money.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Buddy of mine bought some fullflights for his LT and they didnt line up correctly for the install and they bent pretty bad after the first 2 rides. :ermm: He rides pretty hard...I told him to spend the extra money, but hes a tight wad! :p

[rider250ex]

im loving my motowoz st and houser +3's

[04blackyfz450]

ok so i wont get full flights how about american star?? i can get them with a warranty for the same price as fullflights. im really on a budget but want better suspension

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by 04blackyfz450
ok so i wont get full flights how about american star?? i can get them with a warranty for the same price as fullflights. im really on a budget but want better suspension

I was 100% decided on ASR arms, but decided to just keep stock width. I think I have only heard bad things about the heims. Just switch them out to Balljoints.

[04blackyfz450]

so get ASR or no? im really wandering cuz theyre cheap, have a warranty, and are +2 which will help out with suspenion

thanks,
Nick

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by 04blackyfz450
so get ASR or no? im really wandering cuz theyre cheap, have a warranty, and are +2 which will help out with suspenion

thanks,
Nick

I would say yea. Just call ASR and ask them about the ball joint upgrade.

[TRX23rider]

also look into burgard a-arms. i ahev heard many good things about them. i plan on getting some once i get some more money