grpark20 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 The question is will long travel shocks (17.5 inches eye to eye) work with normal +2 +1 a-arms? Would I be able to get the shocks set up for my style, weight, etc. for this condition? I only ask because I can get this for a steal. But a steal is only a steal if you need it and if it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 The question is will long travel shocks (17.5 inches eye to eye) work with normal +2 +1 a-arms? Would I be able to get the shocks set up for my style, weight, etc. for this condition? I only ask because I can get this for a steal. But a steal is only a steal if you need it and if it works! Long travel shocks will not work with standard travel a-arms. The front end of the bike will sit really really high, and it will wear out the ball joints/heims pretty quickly. If the price is right get it, and sell the LT shocks, they go for pretty good prices on ebay and then buy some regular shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Long travel shocks will not work with standard travel a-arms. The front end of the bike will sit really really high, and it will wear out the ball joints/heims pretty quickly. If the price is right get it, and sell the LT shocks, they go for pretty good prices on ebay and then buy some regular shocks. exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmegill727 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Long travel shocks will not work with standard travel a-arms. The front end of the bike will sit really really high, and it will wear out the ball joints/heims pretty quickly. If the price is right get it, and sell the LT shocks, they go for pretty good prices on ebay and then buy some regular shocks. good thinkin' :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrenaline junky Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Long travel shocks will not work with standard travel a-arms. The front end of the bike will sit really really high, and it will wear out the ball joints/heims pretty quickly. If the price is right get it, and sell the LT shocks, they go for pretty good prices on ebay and then buy some regular shocks. Or you could sell the arms to get long travel ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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