Front end by far. From what i read a good built oem rear shock will perform better than most can ride. I kick my self in the ass for selling my oem rear and keeping the elka that came with the kit. Nothing wrong with the elka, but the oem is aluminum body so it lighter and wont rust and its piggy back resi so no fighting to mount the resi. Id take that 700 for the linkage and order a fireball swingarm and call it a day.