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Raptor Rear Shock Rebuild?
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Posted by: Sjorge300EX

Two things.

1. Is it really worth it getting it converted to SSD with Elka springs?
2. How much is it going to cost?

Thanks
Steve

Posted by: ZSK

Upgrading the suspension is always worth it. I'd reccomend a reputable company. Be sure to tell them what it is and what it's going on so it can be setup correctly.

Posted by: big bad beny

take it to Derisi Racing great guy to talk to he knows his stuff when it comes to Suspension. He redon my works and they are great. Ask for Santo

Posted by: 300ex13

you cannot go wrong with upgrading the suspension of your ride it should be worth the money

Posted by: 400ex28

Yes, It's worth IT

Posted by: Sjorge300EX

mabey if i have some cash after my top end and clutch rebuild i will look into doing this.

Should I make is SSD or should I go for a works dual rate spring setup.

Posted by: 300ex73

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Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
Should I make is SSD or should I go for a works dual rate spring setup.

Go with the SSD setup.

Posted by: Sjorge300EX

i never really figured this out, but will i lose ground clearance with getting the SSD?

Posted by: hardkoratvmxr

no you will not lose ground clearence i dont believe. it lowers your seat height.

Posted by: 300ex73

Yes, you will lose some clearance. Although it's not difficult to simply adjust the preload lockring to adjust for a higher ride height. Generally, when you run a shock like the Elkas, which normally come with SSD, you lose about 2 inches of ride height. However, even with my Elka rear, the rear of my frame still has about 7.5- 8 inches of ground clearance with the preload ring at the top of the adjustment.

Posted by: Sjorge300EX

yeah, im just worried about that because i race XC and i already rub the skid plate at many tracks.

Posted by: Cody_300ex

I have heard many people say they like single rate non-zpd better than a cuel or tripple rate zpd set up. I LOVE my single rate axis 9-click compression adj. rear.