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sprtrx300ex
02-19-2003, 07:14 AM
Within the next few months, i will be getting Works dual rate fronts. I plan on doing mostly trail riding and sometimes jumps, and eventually racing XC. Since I will have aftermarkets fronts will my stock rear be good enough or will it not perform as well ad the fronts? Would the raptor rear shock be good for XC? I don't want to waste a crap load of money if it is not neccessary.
Thanks
cdalejef
02-19-2003, 07:34 AM
The stock rear shock is pretty bad on a 300ex for racing. A Raptor shock will be worlds better than stock, real similar to the works rear. Elka just released their rear shock for the 300 too.
sprtrx300ex
02-19-2003, 07:41 AM
Does anyone know where i can get a raptor rear that is in great condition or a 400ex spring?
Thanks for your help
cdalejef
02-19-2003, 07:53 AM
Try ebay or bluetraxx....we have a billion springs here! Make sure its an 01 shock only!
sprtrx300ex
02-19-2003, 08:02 AM
How much for the springs? Are they new?
Thanks
cdalejef
02-19-2003, 08:24 AM
You have a PM!:cool:
300EXrider02
02-19-2003, 04:01 PM
how hard is this to do...and to put the spring on the shock? i would like to do this also
cdalejef
02-20-2003, 06:57 AM
Its very easy!
sprtrx300ex
02-20-2003, 09:28 AM
What tools are neccessary? I have never taken apart a shock so i have no clue.
cdalejef
02-20-2003, 10:50 AM
You just loosen up the preload rings then pull the spring clip out and remove the spring...very simple!
sprtrx300ex
02-20-2003, 12:07 PM
alright thanks!
Ex'r Marlin
02-20-2003, 02:19 PM
Yeah, I recommend you listening to Jeff (@Quadshop)! The rear shock is below par compared to having the Works dual rates up front... I should know!:rolleyes: I too run XC races with my 300 and have both the Works dual rates and stock rear. You may do ok with the stock rear, but if you can, I would take Jeff's advise on what he has to say!:cool:

Good luck!