Cannondaleriders

will 400ex front shocks work on a dale with modifications thanks

They work but a travel limiter has to be installed. Get in contact with Jeff@Quadshop. He can explain better.

you'd also need the top bushing from the dale shocks.

I'm running some right now actually. They work fine and so smooth it's like on a pillow. Atleast mine are. Somebody said that the tierods will hit the frame rails when the shocks compress but I had them set and tested. Atleast on my 03, the tierods never hit the frame, even at full bottom out. They run great . They are also PEP Limited Mass though.

All I did was take the upper Honda bushings out and then put the C'Dale Ohlins in and it worked perfectly. The bottom bushings hook up directly. I'm pleased but somebody said the 02 stems will let the rods hit the frame. I'll tell you from experience though that the 03 stem allows you to use them fine. And also, the valving is off. If you buy +3 shocks from a Honda, the valving will be off. I bought a set valved for a 190-200lb B Class MX rider and they work perfect on +2 arms and for my level. Seems like they've been valved directly for me.

Are you saying that you used shocks set up for a +3 honda 190-200lb B Class MX on your +2s? Not trying to get personal but whats your weight? I'm just trying to figure out the right set up or at least something that can be used as a starting point.

Basically, yes. W/full gear on I weigh slightly over 150lbs and they feel better than a set of Elka's I had awhile back on a different quad set for my exact weight. They never bottom out on me and feel like I'm floating on air. Especially in the whoops. But I will say they probably are somewhat stiffer than the exact valving to your weight. But they never bottom on anything so all's good and feel incredible. Shocks may very though.

You can make them fit but the valvine, stroke and spring rate are incorrect for the Dales.

Valving and springs I follow you on, but help me out a little with how the stroke is different (not questioning your statement, just looking to understand a little better). Valving and spring aren't a huge deal in my opinion because any shock I bought used I'd have re-valved, etc anyway.