+2 arms

[foxracing350]

im getting +2 a arms and was wondering if i should get standerd or +2 shocks?

[Michael Jackson]

the shocks will be the same length for standard or +2 a-arms, they will just be valved stiffer for the +2 arms because of the extra leverage the wider arms put on the shock. definitly need shocks valved and sprung for the +2 or else they will be very soft and bottoming out most likely

[foxracing350]

the shocks will be the same length for standard or +2 a-arms, they will just be valved stiffer for the +2 arms because of the extra leverage the wider arms put on the shock. definitly need shocks valved and sprung for the +2 or else they will be very soft and bottoming out most likely

 

 

well i was gonna get a set of works shocks

so should i get standered or +2 to fit the arms

[wesw]

have them spec it to your bike and riding style.

 

when i talked to tcs they asked what terrain i rode, weight, arms, how aggresive i was blah blah and i will say they ride like a caddy.

 

so have them setup for what you want.

[foxracing350]

no i dont care about that right now i am asking if i buy +2 a arms will i need to buy +2 shocks or can i use stock lenght shocks +2 shocks are longer than stock right? so that would mean if i was running +2 a arms than i would have to run +2 shocks to get the same ride height

 

i dont want it to be real low in the front end

 

sorry if i sound stupid but i am suspension retarded

[chevy7398]

the shocks are the same lenght for stock arms and for +2 arms, you just need to have your new shocks valved and sprung for +2 arms, there is no difference in length unless you get a long travel set up like i have

[foxracing350]

the shocks are the same lenght for stock arms and for +2 arms, you just need to have your new shocks valved and sprung for +2 arms, there is no difference in length unless you get a long travel set up like i have

 

 

ok thanks

then what would i use +2 shocks for

[foxracing350]

ok would this be a good setup

 

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productD...1#vehicleSelect

 

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productD...4#vehicleSelect

 

or would i use these shocks for the +2 arms

 

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productD...8#vehicleSelect

[Rock-46]

ok would this be a good setup

 

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productD...1#vehicleSelect

 

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productD...4#vehicleSelect

 

or would i use these shocks for the +2 arms

 

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productD...8#vehicleSelect

 

You need stock LENGTH shocks not 2 inch longer. They set them up for the new arms, your weight, etc.

 

As for the arms you have another thread already on that with a bunch of suggestions.

[Michael Jackson]

man i dont think its sinking in too well is it?

+2 arms DO NOT require longer shocks!!!!!!!! only STIFFER valving/spring rates because of the extra leverage/force on the shocks from the wheels being farther out.

and yes those a-arms are great, i have a set, $70 more gets you matching skidplates! cant beat that. bolt right up, ready to go.

as far as those non rezzy at steelers, thats pretty expensive, ive seen them alot cheaper than that.. i only payed about $100 more for the triple rate with resivours.. and it sounds like rocky mountain has them just sittin there in stock, and are gona send you a generic set for 150-195 lb rider.. you dont want that.. you want them custom made, ho9w they should be, to fit YOU

[foxracing350]

You need stock LENGTH shocks not 2 inch longer. They set them up for the new arms, your weight, etc.

 

As for the arms you have another thread already on that with a bunch of suggestions.

 

how do they set them up for the arms and weight when u order them the way they are in rocky mountain

[Michael Jackson]

how do they set them up for the arms and weight when u order them the way they are in rocky mountain

 

to be honest.. i bet they arnt, on the description of the item, it sys 150-195 pound rider... 50 pounds is a big difference..i would talk to rocky mountain about this, it sounds like they are selling generic shocks , which is bullshit, and you do not want. a cheaper set of shocks setup for yOU will out perform a more expensive set of shocks that arnt setup for you, anyday of the week..if your gona buy aftermarket shocks you dont want generic bullshit, they SHOULD be custom built...id look into that berfore spending $400 on generic shocks they have sittin on a shelf right now

[foxracing350]

to be honest.. i bet they arnt, on the description of the item, it sys 150-195 pound rider... 50 pounds is a big difference..i would talk to rocky mountain about this, it sounds like they are selling generic shocks , which is bullshit, and you do not want. a cheaper set of shocks setup for yOU will out perform a more expensive set of shocks that arnt setup for you, anyday of the week..if your gona buy aftermarket shocks you dont want generic bullshit, they SHOULD be custom built...id look into that berfore spending $400 on generic shocks they have sittin on a shelf right now

 

 

yea u got a good point and i think im starting to understand it a little more lol

 

i think i m gonna just throw down big bucks for a nice set of elkas

i ride woods and tracks and weigh 185 so what do u guys think would be the best model from elka to get for my type of riding and those armadillo arms???

 

thanks for all the help

[Michael Jackson]

i wouldnt be so quick to drop $1000+ on some elkas, unless you can justify them.

and they will set any model up for yuour weight and style

if all you do is trail ride, with the ocasional small jumps/whoop sections, i think you would be plenty happy with a set of works for less than h alf that price, if you have only ridden with the strock front end, even a set of 450 shocks will improve ride tons, you dont need to jump right up to a set of elkas to get a good ride.

[foxracing350]

ok then what works shocks and where is a place that i can order them from that will set them up for my riding?

 

thanks alot man......you've been a big help