450 to 400 suspension

[Chief_Shocker]

Dear brothers
i have read that 450 stock front shocks will fit my 400ex with a little grinding but what will adding the 450 a arms do? (if possible)
Also will a 450 rear stock shock fit my 400ex?
Thanks

I'm about 200#'s and ride mostly dunes.

Chief_shocker

00 400ex
no engine mods
k&n Filter
White Bros pipes
nerf bars
Rear spacers
bad *** canadian flag on the front bumper

[trx400EXtreme]

well, i cant help with the a arm thing but i can say that both rear shocks are pretty much, if not, completely the same.

[Chief_Shocker]

thanks... anyone know about those A arms and how bout the Yfz 450 shocks. i've heard cheaper but will they fit???

[northwest Texas]

Last fall when I was looking into buying a 450R, I called TCS to see if my rear shock would swap over from the 400EX to 450R. They told me I could do it but it would cost as much to do that as it would just buying a new one to retrofit it. I don't know any more details as that was all I needed to know at the time.

[400exrider707]

The 450 Fronts is a popular upgrade, and although not perfect or anywhere near, it is much better than stock 400ex shocks. The arms will NOT fit. The rear shock on the 450R is shorter and valved/sprun way differently. It will bolt up, but wont be anywhere near correct at all.

[Chief_Shocker]

thanks.. how bout the ysf 450 shocks..

[400exrider707]

Again fronts only will fit, and they require more modification than the honda ones.

[Canadian Bacon]

I just put stock Suzuki LTZ 450 shocks on my 400 EX last night. All I had to do was a little bit of grinding on the top of the shock. I haven't had a chance to ride it yet.

[Chief_Shocker]

nice bacon.. let me know how she handles EH?