2004LEBanshee Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 I recently went riding and bent a stock shock. I have always wanted a little up grade in the suspension area. The problem is I need a few things maintence wise for the shee and my jeep, and I am kinda straped for cash right now. I have been looking into a set of 450 shocks and works. I really dont want to buy stockers again and cant afford top of the line shocks. My dilema starts here. I have always wanted to get +2 a-arms. How would 450 shocks do on a +2 setup? How would works shocks setup for +2 do on a stock length a-arms untill I could buy the arms? How much do they charge to mod the works from stock length shocks to +2 setup?? Thanks. Quote
racer Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 we have a suspension forum now......................... but here we go. 1. i feel as though they would be very soft and under valved. But maybe not, thats just speculation since ive never tried it. 2. they would be stiff. 3. they dont change the shock length. just stiffer springs, and different valving. im not sure on the cost, but i think sredish had his elkas done once. PM him and ask. Quote
locogato11283 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 1. i feel as though they would be very soft and under valved. But maybe not, thats just speculation since ive never tried it. no. they are too stiff for stock arms. i feel theyd be perfect with +2. 2. they would be stiff. see reply to number 1. 3. they dont change the shock length. just stiffer springs, and different valving. im not sure on the cost, but i think sredish had his elkas done once. PM him and ask. 397721[/snapback] the 450 shocks are a couple inches longer than stock. thats why they will wokr best with a +2 arm. i would recommend the 450 shocks, you can get a set for around 200 bucks that will be a huge improvement over stock... Quote
chapmanmd Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 we have a suspension forum now......................... And that is located where, bro? Quote
locogato11283 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 And that is located where, bro? 397763[/snapback] suspension forum here. Click here to see the suspension forum Quote
racer Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 see reply to number 1. 397743[/snapback] are you sure? it seems like since they would be sprung for the longer arm, putting them on the stock length would decrease the leverage ratio. giving the illusion of a stiffer spring. Quote
chapmanmd Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 suspension forum here. Click here to see the suspension forum I guess im just stupid, because it disappeared in my workspace. Gone... And the link that you sent me isnt working Quote
ScrewMachine Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 Funny, I don't see the suspension forum either. And loco's link return an error saying it was either out of date or broken. Quote
locogato11283 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 are you sure? it seems like since they would be sprung for the longer arm, putting them on the stock length would decrease the leverage ratio. giving the illusion of a stiffer spring. 397780[/snapback] yes on a stock arm they seem stiffer. your #1 says they would be too soft...thats what i was replying to. were you not referring to the 450 shocks? I guess im just stupid, because it disappeared in my workspace. Gone... And the link that you sent me isnt working 397781[/snapback] i dont know what the deal is. it works fine for me. click on it and bam it pops right up... Funny, I don't see the suspension forum either. And loco's link return an error saying it was either out of date or broken. 397803[/snapback] ?? wtf haha. its right there... Quote
bigboybanshee Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 LOL, I don't see a suspension forum either...I got the same message as screw machine I remember people asking for one and someone saying there was one, I just never saw it nor can I see it now. Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 Weird. I can see the suspension forum just fine. Quote
chapmanmd Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 I cant see that fucker. I could for a while, but cant see it anymore. Whats up Lee? Is it a display issue? Quote
locogato11283 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 Weird. I can see the suspension forum just fine. 397857[/snapback] we are just cool stan!!! I cant see that fucker. I could for a while, but cant see it anymore. Whats up Lee? Is it a display issue? 397872[/snapback] gotta be in the totally cool guys club Quote
stclark816 Posted July 28, 2005 Report Posted July 28, 2005 I can see the suspension forum too. Quote
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