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Looking to upgrade my suspension! NEED HELP!


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Obviously STOCK banshee suspensions are JUNK! :flush: I'm trying to approach this the most cost/quality way possible.

 

Currently my suspension is 100% stock. Most of my riding this season was at the dunes, although i do still hit the trails. I'm really not one to jump my shee either. I'm either free riding or straight lining! So I'm looking for a nice useable well rounded suspension that i could take to the trails/dunes/drag.

 

My plan is to +4 my swing arm and more than likely +2 +2 my axle(I'm having a hell of a time keeping the front end down w/the stock swinger). But, as far as the rear shocks goes... Is it worth it to send it to socal have him re-spring/valve/gas/seal the rear shock? Or am i better of buying a new rear shock? If buying new is my better option, I'm open to your suggestions.

 

 

Extend the front a-arms to a standard travel +2. OR do i simply just replace the front shocks and leave the a-arms stock. I found these two kits on ebay. and was wondering what you guys thought about them? Another thought was, am i better off spending the money on shocks only and holding off on the a-arms? (keeping in mind eventually i plan to go +2?)

 

Front Elka Dual Rate Stage 1 w/LSR +2 a arms. 899.95

 

Elka Piggyback Stage 2 w/LSR +2 a-arms

 

Thanks in advance!

 

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I don't mean to high jack a thread but I'm in the middle of upgrading as well, would a inch or two longer shock on a +2 +1 ARM setup allow more travel or just more of a plush ride? Or are the stock shock lengths fine if built for that application.....

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I don't mean to high jack a thread but I'm in the middle of upgrading as well, would a inch or two longer shock on a +2 +1 ARM setup allow more travel or just more of a plush ride? Or are the stock shock lengths fine if built for that application.....

 

Longer shocks would require long travel a-arms. If you're gonna use standard travel a-arms then you need standard length shocks.

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