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jake"08"400
07-16-2011, 01:49 AM
Well looking to upgrade the quad. Haven't been on in a while since I recently totaled out my GT due to an old man not stopping at a stop sign and running out on a highway and well you know the rest. But I got me a new truck. But anyways what should I do next I got my suspension upgraded to my liken nothing special just some 450r shocks that are worked and the rear is fine for my riden i do for now. But I need to know between the two what would benefit the best.


New brake lines new rotors and pads all the way around with a steering stabilizer of some brand don't know if pogo stick are rotory type is better any input would be great.



Or a sparks key with a stage 1 cam since I plan to keep the bore stock till the motor blows a ring then might see the need in doing a 416 are 426 then. Also upgrade the cam chain while I'm in it to a 450 chain.




Any input I'd apperciate it. And for the wreck pics and the truck.



Before:
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After:
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The truck:

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ish416
07-16-2011, 09:57 AM
Seeing that you already have your suspension dialed in I would suggest a sparks key, cam, and 450R carb.

Sucks that you totaled your stang but looks like you made out alright with the lightning.

As for mods on the lightning, an intake and tune is good for about 30rwhp and slightly better mpg as long as you keep your foot out of it.

jake"08"400
07-17-2011, 01:33 AM
Ish 416 I thank you for the recommendation as far as the truck I got it handled lol. But thanks for the reply I guess everybody else is offended by the police car in the picture at my house. But thanks I'm leaning towards the motor work also.

greencow
07-17-2011, 09:30 PM
Nice ford lightning.. I wish i could have them rims for my f150, 97 stocks are dumb. ha

B.C.#11TRX400EX
07-17-2011, 09:36 PM
Hey Jake show us a pic of your quad if u would

Thanks,
Blake

jake"08"400
07-17-2011, 09:49 PM
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There ya go bottom pic is before 450r shocks

B.C.#11TRX400EX
07-17-2011, 10:13 PM
looks real good man!!!!

well i guisse if u wanna upgrade get some new handlebars (Renthal Fatbar), bumper (Pro Armor), A-arms (Lonestar), swingarm (Lonestar), and watever engine mods u want, those are just my recommendations that i like

what kind of riding do u do? i ride XC and MX with my 08 400ex

finsteratv
07-18-2011, 04:44 PM
i'd get a bumper then sparks key (im happy with mine) and cam also. either stage1 or tryout the sparks X1.