400ex +2's on a 300ex for a total of +8

[hondardr05]

I'm looking into getting a arms on my 300 but my budget isn't very big... I have wroks dual rates on the front and I want to put 400ex +2's on the front that will give me an overall of +8 on the front end and now with my wheels flipped I am running a total of +5 but I'd like to turn my wheels back around because I don't think it handles quite as well like it is... I also want adjustable ball joints to tilt my wheels in on the top for MX racing...

I'm just looking for some feedback or someone who has done the same thing to know how it works or the downfalls to it...

[hardkoratvmxr]

talk to roostin dale and you might want to change your mind

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by hondardr05
I'm looking into getting a arms on my 300 but my budget isn't very big... I have wroks dual rates on the front and I want to put 400ex +2's on the front that will give me an overall of +8 on the front end and now with my wheels flipped I am running a total of +5 but I'd like to turn my wheels back around because I don't think it handles quite as well like it is... I also want adjustable ball joints to tilt my wheels in on the top for MX racing...

I'm just looking for some feedback or someone who has done the same thing to know how it works or the downfalls to it...

first off, you cant use standard 300ex shocks on 400ex a-arms. You would have to buy new shocks also.

Another thing to think about, if you ride for a long time or race MX, you will be DEAD TIRED. Bumpsteer is going to kill you!...I ran 400ex +2's for a year then i switched to Burgar 300ex +3's and they were much much better, save up your money man!


Pic of the 400ex +2's and TCS shocks..




300ex Burgard +3's and Elkas...

[hondardr05]

were you using 400ex spindles also??

[Out_Sider]

yes, he was using 400ex spindals

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by hondardr05
were you using 400ex spindles also??

yes, but this is a fair warning, do not use this setup!

[hondardr05]

It's only 75.00 more then I was wanting to spend for the burgard +3+1.... could I still use the same shocks if I put those on?? what about my brake lines??

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by hondardr05
It's only 75.00 more then I was wanting to spend for the burgard +3+1.... could I still use the same shocks if I put those on?? what about my brake lines??

No matter which ones you get you need new lines. And your not gunna be able to use your shocks on the 400ex arms. You will need to revalve them for the +3's, they will be WAY too soft, you will bottom all the time.

[xx3003xrdrxx]

i am running 300ex shocks with 400 a arms . im waitin to buy the bracket

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by xx3003xrdrxx
i am running 300ex shocks with 400 a arms . im waitin to buy the bracket

sorry but that is not a good setup, i wouldnt ride it like that!