Suspension Question

[Maxxed out]

I am thinking about buying some works front shocks. I was wondering if I would have to buy a rear shock and front shocks? i only wanted to buy front shocks and wanted to keep the stock rear shock on, but will my suspension be of balance or anything if i only buy front shocks? Thanks in Advance!!

[lil400exman]

well all u need is a rear rebuld and it will be good which a rear rebuild costs around ehhh 275-300 bucks and will work wonders........;)

actually there is no need for a rear rebuild if u don't race. Or if u don't get the zps shocks u don't need to get a rear or even rebuilt.

[remlapr]

With regular works it would be fine - but with any type of ssd/zps/scs etc. shock - which I think the Pro series works are suppose to be?? You will have some issues. I'm running front Elka ssd's with stock rear, I have adjusted the rear to compensate - but it still buck a LOT. I definately need to get a ssd rebuild or aftermarket rear.

im in remplar situation...I have brand new works up front & they are great but the back stock still bucks a whole lot. Its cool if your not racing or riding super fast (but I do). IM sending mine into santo derisi once i get some money saved up from my job.

dude i race too and if u set ur shock up right its ok. Just undo the rebound some.

[nacs400ex]

I had triple rate piggyback ssd elkas on my 400ex with a pro tech rebuilt rear. Didnt buck I just took a day to tune it, and it worked great. But I sold the elkas to start the rebuild on ye'old R so bye bye Elkas, Hello ...?

[Maxxed out]

Ok, so what kind of works shocks do you reccomend I get?

[remlapr]

I think that depends on how much $$ you have to seriously spend. My buddy has tripple rate basic (steelers - no rezzies) works that he bought used and had re-built by the quadshop and he really likes them. I have jumped on the some and they are way better then the stockers. I actually think they feel a little better then my elkas for jumping - but hammer down through the woods would probably be a different story...

[Maxxed out]

Well I do jump a lot so thats good to hear! But with me price is definately an issue. I dont want to spend over $500, what do you guys think the best choice for me would be?

[zfire_28]

For $500, I would buy Elka's without rezzies.

[Santo DeRisi]

Originally posted by Maxxed out
Well I do jump a lot so thats good to hear! But with me price is definately an issue. I dont want to spend over $500, what do you guys think the best choice for me would be?

Hello,
I could get you some works triple rates with reservoirs for $530.
I don't really recommend getting shocks without reservoirs b/c the oil doesn't last as long and they don't work as good.
The rear shock depends on how much you weigh and what type of riding you are doing........

[bmw500hp]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
actually there is no need for a rear rebuild if u don't race. Or if u don't get the zps shocks u don't need to get a rear or even rebuilt.

yo, come take a spin on my pep respring/revalve and then tell me that...unless you like he mechanical bull :D

yeh im used to ridin like that ur mom gets rough some times:blah: :p im just kiddin but seriously i was talkin bout for the everyday trail rider they dont need a revalves only the serious trial riders and racers need rebuilds but u can still make the stocker work with some dial in time.

[bmw500hp]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
yeh im used to ridin like that ur mom gets rough some times:blah: :p im just kiddin but seriously i was talkin bout for the everyday trail rider they dont need a revalves only the serious trial riders and racers need rebuilds but u can still make the stocker work with some dial in time.

Yes thats right, but I really reccomend you call Santo to be sure what is best for you.