400ex front suspension mx set up

[Jrod-04-400ex]

Best front suspension set up for mx? I'm on a budget build.

[CJM]

Find +2 arms and honda 450r or yfz 450r shocks.

[Rohr397]

Cheapest set-up would be revalved and resprung 450r shocks on a stock set of a-arms BUT if you're serious about mx and are on a tight budget I would suggest looking at used front end parts and then getting the shocks rebuilt to your needs. Houser, Lonestar, Walsh Craft and Teixera Tech are the best for a-arms in my opinion but all of those are about the same price for new so finding a used set on eBay can really save you a few $$$.

Same goes for shocks, obviously Elka and Fox are the most popular and good. I like my PEP's and the newest PEP shocks are incredible. The top of the top local pro around here actually switched from the latest Fox Floats to PEP's newest shocks. I've heard mixed things about Ohlins, not everybody likes the feel of them but I honestly don't know. These will also all run pretty high so go used if possible.

[Jrod-04-400ex]

Ok thanks. What about the axle? If I put +2 a arms should I get +2 axle or +4 to make it even?

[Jrod-04-400ex]

Rohr397
Thanks much help! What do u think about the axle?

[Rohr397]

I don't remember who it is, I want to say durablue? Anyways one of the name brand axle companies has a liftetime warranty which says it all. My Lonestar stuff is great so I would recommend that. As always look at used stuff to find some good deals. I know that a lot of pro's run the front end a little wider than the rear end for better cornering control so if you're front end is +2 (around 48 inches) you can run the rear at +2 (also about 48 inches) or run it a little narrower. I would just run both the same length only because you're not going up to a full 50 inches wide and a 46 inch rear would be a little too narrow imo.

You're going to want to do something about the linkage for the rear end as well as a revalve/resprung rear shock. The rear end on the 400ex really likes to buck. I'd recommend a swingarm on top of that for best handling possible but those aren't cheap by any means.

Finally something I forgot to mention, some guys run Yfz450 shocks (not to be confused with yfz450r shocks) in the front. You have to grind the top down eye of the shock down so it fits the mount but they're a good alternative that lowers the front end a bit and improves handling. This would be a good setup if you're going really inexpensive. I've found good Yfz shocks for $100. If you can't spend the $$$ on the aftermarket stuff you can at least make an improvement with this.

[CJM]

When you said budget I figure you meant cheapest of cheap lol. Rohrs advice is good.

[HondaRacing83]

Screw durablue, get a tusk axle. $200 and lifetime warranty. you bend it or snap it you get a new one

[Stickman400]

Originally posted by HondaRacing83
Screw durablue, get a tusk axle. $200 and lifetime warranty. you bend it or snap it you get a new one x2

[Jrod-04-400ex]

Ok thanks everyone! Y'all are much help. I did say budget build but I want it to last and have good stuff.

[quadmanw]

Tusk is the same as G force and I have only bent one in like 4 years.. it still looks great and they had great customer service

[finsteratv]

Rockymountain in house Tusk stuff.. I cant say anything bad about em! Good price, good product, and GREAT customer service. I'm starting to say screw my local hillsboro motorsport and just get stuff from RMATV. Theyre awesome

[Jrod-04-400ex]

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[07RedRider400]

if your gonna be in the woodsman or equivalent class the absolute cheapest way i would say is 450r front shocks, tune it and your rear, and get offset wheels and mx tires

[Jrod-04-400ex]

Ok thanks. Im about to get the mx tires.