NYCBanshee7 Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Just wanted to let everyone know so there is no more confusion if they dont or not. Just my two cents. And that someone beat my to the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97banshee350 Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 do you have to do anything to make the yfz shocks fit or do they just fit right in place, also how much do they go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBanshee7 Posted April 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 You have to grind down the upper shock mounts alittle so that the piggyback rezzie's will fit. If you are running stock a-arms the bottom mounts have to be grinded as well. They go for $200-250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddragon2004 Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Just wanted to let everyone know so there is no more confusion if they dont or not. Just my two cents. And that someone beat my to the first post. 357578[/snapback] they work very well and provide a plush ride. My only concern when i put them on my bansehee, was the fact that they are much longer then a banshee shock, i think eye to eye they are like 16"s and a stock banshee shock is like 14"s if im not mistaken? (they seem to ride much higher then a set of correct length shocks) seems that could cause premature wear to the shock. maybe you can keep us up to date on the performance of your shocks over time? cant go wrong though for 200bucks for piggy backs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBanshee7 Posted April 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 The shock is about 1/4 -1/2 inch longer at most. I backed out all of the preload to soften the springs up. So far so good they shocks are a huge improvement over stock. I am going to a big track on Sunday. I will let you know how they hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassup350 Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) I just put a set on mine with a custom built set of +2+1 TRC a-arms. From what i was told its not a good idea to run longer shocks on stock arms or a-arms that arent built for longer shocks. The guy who built my a-arms said that if you put too long of a shock on the a-arms, what happens is that it puts a lot more stress on the ball joints when the shocks extend in the air, this will cause the ball joints to crack in mid air and finish off on the landing. So when you get a-arms for longer shocks the lower shock mounts should be out more so that you dont have to compress the shock just to get it in. Maybe someone can elaborate on this its kind of hard to explain. Edited April 20, 2005 by Wassup350 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBanshee7 Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I just put a set on mine with a custom built set of +2+1 TRC a-arms. From what i was told its not a good idea to run longer shocks on stock arms or a-arms that arent built for longer shocks. The guy who built my a-arms said that if you put too long of a shock on the a-arms, what happens is that it puts a lot more stress on the ball joints when the shocks extend in the air, this will cause the ball joints to crack in mid air and finish off on the landing. So when you get a-arms for longer shocks the lower shock mounts should be out more so that you dont have to compress the shock just to get it in. Maybe someone can elaborate on this its kind of hard to explain. 357971[/snapback] I talked to a few guys that have this set-up and they have had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 (edited) I talked to a few guys that have this set-up and they have had no problems. 358495[/snapback] I think what Wassup350 is telling me is the 450 setup can brake the ball joints with the added pressure of 2 inch of preload pressure. Over time I think a Mx'er could possible loose an Arm. And is a Very valid Point to consider. But and Oldman duner like me Could be Just fine for long time with this setup.I don't look for alot of air time. Thx guys Great info. Edited April 22, 2005 by Oilsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBanshee7 Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 (edited) I'm going to loosen up all the preload since I'm a pretty light guy, and try to avoid the problem of putting to much pressure on the joints just in case. Edited June 3, 2005 by NYCBanshee7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basicorpse Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I dont really like the idea of grinding down a part of my frame. Couldn't I just grind down the top and bottom and the shock a little to get it to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squish Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I had them. They are only good for your back yard. Just buy the right shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ranger Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 I think what Wassup350 is telling me is the 450 setup can brake the ball joints with the added pressure of 2 inch of preload pressure. Over time I think a Mx'er could possible loose an Arm. And is a Very valid Point to consider. But and Oldman duner like me Could be Just fine for long time with this setup.I don't look for alot of air time. Thx guys Great info. 358709[/snapback] Has anyone thought about moving the lower a-arm mounts out a little ways? I'm not sitting right next to my ATV right now so I don't even know if there is enough room, but if there is this could help. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruko Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Has anyone thought about moving the lower a-arm mounts out a little ways? I'm not sitting right next to my ATV right now so I don't even know if there is enough room, but if there is this could help. Just a thought. 369187[/snapback] I have 450 shocks now and I am looking to get new a-arms so I talked to the guy at Quicksand and he said that is what he does. If you tell him you are going to use 450 shocks he will move the shock mount so the shock will be the proper length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikobanshee Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 I need some help! I bought a set of 450 shocks, but when i was going to get them on my Shee, I saw that the lower mount on the stock A-arm has no room for them. I will have to grind the lower A-arm, but I think that it will take of the strength of it! Could someone send pics or tell me another way to do that? Is there any adapter to put on the stock mount to fit the shock? Thanks. Niko from Portugal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgillivary Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I just put a set on mine with a custom built set of +2+1 TRC a-arms. hey i like that thats a much cheaper set of shocks on extended arms any problems putting them on? and how do they compare to say works or something along those lines building a mild mx'er and am wondering if it would be a good idea to save some money by buying these or to just buy something a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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