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Thread: yfz front shocks on a rappy?

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    yfz front shocks on a rappy?

    do the front stock shocks fit on stock a-arms of a raptor? wondering for some improvement in ride.
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    Yes they will bolt right up after some very slight mods......u have 2 grind about 1/4" off the top shock mount for the Rezzy 2 fit and ull also have 2 grind some off the bottom of the shock so the bottom mounts line up......but the ride is alot better and the looks are great, well worth it
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    im thinking about doing this too, can i see a picture of a raptor with the yfz shocks, and a close up of what you had to grind would be great
    ****looking for a pit-bike or just something to screw around on around $500-$600 let me know what you got


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    Click here to see pics of what to do

    Its a great mod. Ive done it myself and love it.
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    the link doesent work.

    say if down the line i wanted aftermarket a-arms, will the shocks still mount up ok?
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    I'd like to thank my sponcers...........

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    Heres some shots of mine w\ 05 shocks on the front with Stock A-Arms......I cant help ya w\ Aftermarket but id think there would be ways





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    lolol, i like the redbull cans, whats the point of that? its funny though i like it
    ****looking for a pit-bike or just something to screw around on around $500-$600 let me know what you got


    '00 416 champ
    - you know...all the goodies MX ready

    2002 Raptor
    - motion pro twist throttle kit
    -Pro taper raptor bend bars
    -Dixo carbon fiber hood
    -IMS bumper
    -holeshot xcr fronts, razrs in the back
    -Prm grab bar
    ......and thats about it, more to come

    "if it seems you have everything under control, your not going fast enough"

    Famous words "Hey guys, watch this!"

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    Just a different idea my friend thought up and i tried.....they match the color scheme of the Quad and look cool, Hell why not
    (2) XC Raptor 700rs- They got some stuff

    GNCC #298


    Thanks to GT Thunder, Cycra, Spider, Bel-Ray, Fasst co. No Toil, Houser, GBC and HMF!

    45 Forever, Ride Proud!

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    Originally posted by RaptorRacer45
    Just a different idea my friend thought up and i tried.....they match the color scheme of the Quad and look cool, Hell why not
    looks sweet as hell, i like it alot....
    ****looking for a pit-bike or just something to screw around on around $500-$600 let me know what you got


    '00 416 champ
    - you know...all the goodies MX ready

    2002 Raptor
    - motion pro twist throttle kit
    -Pro taper raptor bend bars
    -Dixo carbon fiber hood
    -IMS bumper
    -holeshot xcr fronts, razrs in the back
    -Prm grab bar
    ......and thats about it, more to come

    "if it seems you have everything under control, your not going fast enough"

    Famous words "Hey guys, watch this!"

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    Its was really easy 2 do also, ive seen it done on another Quad or 2 w\ aftermarket shocks and decided it would be cool if i tried it out 2
    (2) XC Raptor 700rs- They got some stuff

    GNCC #298


    Thanks to GT Thunder, Cycra, Spider, Bel-Ray, Fasst co. No Toil, Houser, GBC and HMF!

    45 Forever, Ride Proud!

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