Cheapest way to lower 400ex

[toddreaves04]

Look for a cheap way to lower a 400ex that will still allow to jump up to 6 ft. Want to lower it about 1 to 2 inches.

[Hondamaster5505]

Do you have any fab. skills?

For flat track we just make new shock mounts on the a-arms and axle a little be further out than the stock to lower it. If you weld it nice and use strong steel, you're good to go.

[drew416ex]

Originally posted by Hondamaster5505
Do you have any fab. skills?

For flat track we just make new shock mounts on the a-arms and axle a little be further out than the stock to lower it. If you weld it nice and use strong steel, you're good to go.

That wont do so well on a 6ft jump though. For the rear buy some after market springs to make it a dual spring setup. IT will make it like a zero preload shock like and aftermarket shock without sacrificing wheel travel. As far as the front, I dont know other than different shocks.

[TRXRacer1]

If you have the stock rear shock just loosen up that excessive pre load on the spring and you'll get 1-2" in the rear with a much better ride. Cost $0

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by drew416ex
That wont do so well on a 6ft jump though. For the rear buy some after market springs to make it a dual spring setup. IT will make it like a zero preload shock like and aftermarket shock without sacrificing wheel travel. As far as the front, I dont know other than different shocks.

If you fab it right it's just as strong as factory. We've done it before. Beauty of owning a fabrication shop:D

[toddreaves04]

when you move the shock mounts out that won't cause the a-arms to hit the shock on a hard landing?

[toddreaves04]

Also would you recommend changing the upper a arms to 250r a arms so they can be adjusted?

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by toddreaves04
when you move the shock mounts out that won't cause the a-arms to hit the shock on a hard landing?

Its not that dramatic of a change. Your only moving it 1in down or so...

[440challenger]

move the lower shock mounts over,works great

[TripleR400]

so how would you lower it for xc... could i buy a dual spring rate kit for my z400 shocks ?

[drew416ex]

gt thunder has a shock linkage that will lower the rear 1-2 inches

Originally posted by TRXRacer1
If you have the stock rear shock just loosen up that excessive pre load on the spring and you'll get 1-2" in the rear with a much better ride. Cost $0

Idk how you would be able to loosen that damn jam nut without a hammer and a spanner wrench.

[Slochrane]

let the air out of the tires :devil: