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yfz front shocks on a rappy?
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Posted by: SRH13

do the front stock shocks fit on stock a-arms of a raptor? wondering for some improvement in ride.

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

Yes they will bolt right up after some very slight mods......u have 2 grind about 1/4" off the top shock mount for the Rezzy 2 fit and ull also have 2 grind some off the bottom of the shock so the bottom mounts line up......but the ride is alot better and the looks are great, well worth it

Posted by: 660WickedRappy

im thinking about doing this too, can i see a picture of a raptor with the yfz shocks, and a close up of what you had to grind would be great

Posted by: Foxracin

Click here to see pics of what to do

Its a great mod. Ive done it myself and love it.

Posted by: SRH13

the link doesent work.

say if down the line i wanted aftermarket a-arms, will the shocks still mount up ok?

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

Heres some shots of mine w\ 05 shocks on the front with Stock A-Arms

......I cant help ya w\ Aftermarket but id think there would be ways

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid180/p1d76e9eeeddd58f4d292fd7f09056bd6/f303bb2f.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid180/pd139e79d97e8fd6e4d95ae37f9afbd95/f303b7f1.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid180/p1588eb0fef14d552fad91e23d070dcf7/f303b6d0.jpg

Posted by: 660WickedRappy

lolol, i like the redbull cans, whats the point of that? its funny though i like it

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

Just a different idea my friend thought up and i tried.....they match the color scheme of the Quad and look cool, Hell why not

Posted by: 660WickedRappy

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Originally posted by RaptorRacer45
Just a different idea my friend thought up and i tried.....they match the color scheme of the Quad and look cool, Hell why not

looks sweet as hell, i like it alot....

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

Its was really easy 2 do also, ive seen it done on another Quad or 2 w\ aftermarket shocks and decided it would be cool if i tried it out 2

Posted by: 660WickedRappy

how did you do it exacally, when i get the yfz shocks on mine i am going to do it.....how did you do it?

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

cut the top off the can w\ tin snips or sometin like that, then just put 1-2 layers of Duct Tape around the Rezzy......slowly work the can up onto the rezzy (dont force it 2 bad or it will crinkle), once its on there fairly snug just pour a stream or 2 of superglue or sometin along that line down there and let it dry and its done.....only had 2 fix my 1 side once after lots of jumpin but havnen had a problem since

Posted by: 660WickedRappy

im ganna try it out....i really like it thanks

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

Good luck....make sure u post u some pics when its completed

Posted by: Foxracin

Or you can just use some hose clamps so you dont have to mess up your shocks with the super glue and tape.

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

U could but that would take away some of the appearence.....either way works though

Posted by: BlackRaptor

yfz shocks sound like a pretty good mod, but can I run them at stock ride height? And retain all my suspension travel, or will I gain some or what? I heard that with rebound adjustment you lose 3/4 of an inch of travel. I can handle all grinding nd cutting.

Posted by: RaptorRacer45

Yes u can set them up for Stock ride height......my Quad sits virually no different w\ mine on and yes they do give u a but more travel....believe me ull notice the difference and its good