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speed_demon · #1 Post by **speed_demon** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:37 am

I thought I read somewhere that 400ex shocks were swap-ins for the Dale & vice-versa. I guess my real question is would a set of axis 400ex shocks or elkas bolt right up w/something simple like a bushing change?

wistech · #2 Post by **wistech** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:46 am

That is correct. Front shocks are swapo chango with upper bushing mods.:hammer:

JeffQuadShop · #3 Post by **JeffQuadShop** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:54 pm

Honda shocks have more stroke and will cause premature ball joint wear.

speed_demon · #4 Post by **speed_demon** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:19 pm

Jeff, is this true even w/aftermarket like elkas? I've got a friend w/TR elkas on his 400ex & he's looking to sell them (hopefully to me cheap!).

JeffQuadShop · #5 Post by **JeffQuadShop** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:00 pm

speed_demon · #6 Post by **speed_demon** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:34 pm

Thanks for the info!

Happyboy · #7 Post by **Happyboy** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 9:37 pm

They may be hard on the ball joints but I havn't seen anything come from running them on the dales. Bobby's has elka's on there and the balls are in good shape. And they feel good.....

theJeStEr1340 · #8 Post by **theJeStEr1340** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 9:39 pm

How much do the bushings cost? I hope I will be needing some real soon.

wistech · #9 Post by **wistech** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 9:49 pm

Perhaps I misspoke . I have only used Dale shocks on Hondas so I wouldnt know about using Honda shocks on a dale. You would have to pull the springs off and make sure the arms move fully up and down so the shock limits max travel,not the angle of the joint.