Shock length for a no-link XC set up.

[414tinner]

I recently bought a Lone Star no-link swing arm for a trx250r and I was going to look for a shock. I need to know what length shock I need for XC racing for a Lone Star no -link set up.

Any suggestions???

[woodsracer144]

where does the shock mount on the swinger? could you post a pick of the one your running?

[quadfmx]

you could run several different lengths depending on what ride height you want from my understanding

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by quadfmx
you could run several different lengths depending on what ride height you want from my understanding

correct, it also matters where the shock mounts on the swinger.

[414tinner]

Here is a picture of what mine looks like. I dont know if it is a DC4 or not. Can anyone tell me what it is. This is not mine, mine is just the same as this one. The guy that has this one says that this is a 15 3/4 " shock.

[trx/lt500r]

That setup was most likely on a stock frame or ran on a TT setup. 15 inch shock running that swing arm would not be practical on a no link frame. You are looking at around 17 in to 17 3/4 in shock length depending on the swing arm type. I have a no link lonestar frame with a DC 4 no link swinger. My shock is 17 1/4 in.

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by trx/lt500r
That setup was most likely on a stock frame or ran on a TT setup. 15 inch shock running that swing arm would not be practical on a no link frame. You are looking at around 17 in to 17 3/4 in shock length depending on the swing arm type. I have a no link lonestar frame with a DC 4 no link swinger. My shock is 17 1/4 in.

im sure mines 15 and 3/4's i'll chech tomorrow and let you know, i have that same swinger, yours looks a little longer then mine though

[414tinner]

I am looking to use this on a stock frame for Cross Country racing. I do not have an aftermarket frame for this swing arm. Is that what you have?

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by 414tinner
I am looking to use this on a stock frame for Cross Country racing. I do not have an aftermarket frame for this swing arm. Is that what you have?

i have a PRP DDT no link chassis, i can only run the no link set up. thats it...

[quadfmx]

with a std link frame i have learned with the right swingarm and shock it will work, like if u had a roll design swingarm with the right shock ud be great

[quadfmx]

whT EXACT SWINGARM IS IT
DO U KNOW WHO MADE IT


sorry for caps, if u dont have the name and model can u post exact mesaruments we can find out what it is or what shock u need

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by quadfmx
with a std link frame i have learned with the right swingarm and shock it will work, like if u had a roll design swingarm with the right shock ud be great

the roll is pretty much the best no link swinger you can own IMHO


that set up you have would be perfect...

[414tinner]

I have a Lone Star no-link swing arm and I want to use it on a stock 89 250R frame for Cross Country racing. The swing arm looks just like the red one in the picture above. I am not sur if it is the DC4 swing arm or not. Did Lone Star make more than 1 no-link swing arm?

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by 414tinner
I have a Lone Star no-link swing arm and I want to use it on a stock 89 250R frame for Cross Country racing. The swing arm looks just like the red one in the picture above. I am not sur if it is the DC4 swing arm or not. Did Lone Star make more than 1 no-link swing arm?

they make 2 styles, the one in the pic and the oe style swinger,

the one in the pic is better set up for woods and mx IMO, the shock is more vertical like hte CR500 links, that set up is a good set up, your getting a pm also...

[woodsracer144]

hey i was working on mine last night and i had the quad on a stand and i didnt pull the shock and i had a 19 in rear shock. mine is set up just like the one you have(the swinger is the same.)

give me a call if you want some help on yours,

Cheers!

[quadfmx]

i got an elka shock that was made to fit a roll swinger mated to a laeger 88-89 stk replacement frame tomorrow ill get u the measurements, pm me and ill call u