yfz shockes on a 400ex

[400ex18]

Hey if anyone out there knows if yfz front shockes will work on a 400ex let me know please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[4TraxRider]

I know it can be done. I've seen a few on the boards around here. Can't remember any names though offhand. Could probably search and find some though.

YES! Simple to do. Takes 5 mins to mod the shock to fit.

[400ex18]

what all would you have to do to make them fit

Originally posted by 400ex18
what all would you have to do to make them fit

Grind the top shocks eye hole skinnier and it fits perfect.

[400ex18]

hey thanks do you know if the rear will work to

[Ceph]

they'll fit...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/Ceph/Quad/1113061639a.jpg

Originally posted by 400ex18
hey thanks do you know if the rear will work to

I think the rear is to long but not sure. Some people put 450r rear shocks on their 400ex's to lower them a bit but the stock 400ex rear shock is better than the 450r rear.

Yfz450 shocks set at lowest ride hight.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler216.jpg

set at 8" (6' while on it) mx hight
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler225.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler185.jpg

[dirtmomma]

Originally posted by Dhumpalo
I think the rear is to long but not sure. Some people put 450r rear shocks on their 400ex's to lower them a bit but the stock 400ex rear shock is better than the 450r rear.

Yfz450 shocks set at lowest ride hight.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler216.jpg

set at 8" (6' while on it) mx hight
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler225.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler185.jpg

I think he was talking about stock shocks?! Those are aftermarket :) I'd like to steal my sons stockers & try on my 400 BUT he'll need them back someday :o haha he has blaster shocks on it now :eek2: lowers it LOTS for FT :) if anyone is interested!!

Originally posted by dirtmomma
I think he was talking about stock shocks?! Those are aftermarket :) I'd like to steal my sons stockers & try on my 400 BUT he'll need them back someday :o haha he has blaster shocks on it now :eek2: lowers it LOTS for FT :) if anyone is interested!!

Those are actualy stock yfz450 fronts. I just made them black with red spring.

[dirtmomma]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dhumpalo
I think the rear is to long but not sure. Some people put 450r rear shocks on their 400ex's to lower them a bit but the stock 400ex rear shock is better than the 450r rear.

Yfz450 shocks set at lowest ride hight.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler216.jpg

set at 8" (6' while on it) mx hight
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler225.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler185.jpg [/QUOTE

I think he was talking about STOCK shocks :) heck I'd LOVE to have my son's on the front of my 400 :D:D myabe I'll borrow them until he needs them back haha he runs blaster shocks right now for flattrack, they lower it PERFECTLY w/o lowering kits :) Her's a peak @ his HBomb flattracker quad hahaha

[dirtmomma]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dhumpalo
I think the rear is to long but not sure. Some people put 450r rear shocks on their 400ex's to lower them a bit but the stock 400ex rear shock is better than the 450r rear.

Yfz450 shocks set at lowest ride hight.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler216.jpg

set at 8" (6' while on it) mx hight
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler225.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/getdrunk1990/4wheeler185.jpg [/QUOTE

I think he was talking about STOCK shocks :) heck I'd LOVE to have my son's on the front of my 400 :D:D myabe I'll borrow them until he needs them back haha he runs blaster shocks right now for flattrack, they lower it PERFECTLY w/o lowering kits :) Her's a peak @ his HBomb flattracker quad hahaha

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/p09450700a43caea3952e768112d01edd/ebf208e1.jpg

[400ex18]

hey thanks for the info really helped me!!!!!

[dirtmomma]

Originally posted by Dhumpalo
Those are actualy stock yfz450 fronts. I just made them black with red spring.

sorry my bad :o haha

[jokester]

I would like to know how well you like have the yfz shocks on your quad compared to the stockers....and also does it indeed mess with the geometry of the quad like some people say, also how much lower does it make your quad sit?

[BigFish]

Why not just get some Works?
That way they're built for the quad, your weight and riding style.
I don't understand why ya'll want to do this.:ermm:

[jokester]

Originally posted by BigFish
Why not just get some Works?
That way they're built for the quad, your weight and riding style.
I don't understand why ya'll want to do this.:ermm:


I understand where you coming from. But the reason I was asking this because I can get a pair of yfz shocks locally for like only $80, so if they work a lot better than the stockers I have, why not do this upgrade?

Go to the thread 450r shocks on 400ex. Then go to page 4 and scroll down a little and it has info on how the yfz shocks are on the ex.

People will say that its going to handle like snit and mess stuff up but thats just total bs. They all are just going to say its snitty shocks cause they eather have elkas or just beleve all the bs. My yfz shocks would handle more than elkas.

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by Dhumpalo
. My yfz shocks would handle more than elkas.

I bet it says that on your myspace too doesn't it :rolleyes: