Suspension Questions

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What exactly does re-valving a shock do?

Front:
If I get a pair of 450r shocks for trail riding, to make them soft will I need to re-spring AND re-valve them? or will just re-springing (or just re-valving) them work fine on the trails? If so, which one is better?

Rear:
For trail riding will I need to re-spring these or re-valve these? Both? Re-valving is like $75 and re-springing is a crap-load more...

Now... Will re-valved/re-sprung 450r shocks even compare to elkas or other aftermarket shocks?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

A big thanks to you all from a suspension newbie :D

[Young_Gun1]

the springs are completely different from the valving
the valving just controls how fast the oil in the shock flows from one section to another
The springs will probably need to be replaced depending on your weight

[0101]

And should I revalve or respring the stock rear shock?

[Young_Gun1]

I would talk to a shock rebuild place like GT Thunder or C&D