money well spent!!

[emaxxjeremy]

i got my 450r shocks rebuilt by GT Thunder and WOW! this thing rides like a caddy.  makes the whhops at croom feel like driving down a paved road. if anyone is considering it, DO IT! it will be the best investment you have ever made

[RAD 450r]

Stock ones right? All three?

[emaxxjeremy]

ya i had the stockers redone.  they revalve and respring the rtear for your weight, and they have a new rear link.  on the front they respring with dual or tripple rate springs(i went dual), revalve and machine the shock body to get 1" more travel
they do it for many quads, check out their site at gtthunder.com

[TRX450R_Racer]

I love my GT Thunder rebuilds also.

[klutchbuster400]

How much is it to do the rear?
I just want my rear shock revalved.

[emaxxjeremy]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

[klutchbuster400]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

[emaxxjeremy]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

you wont get a better shock for twice the money.  a revalved shock is comparable to any aftermarket shock(within reason) for a fraction of the money

[Toomey]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

you wont get a better shock for twice the money.  a revalved shock is comparable to any aftermarket shock(within reason) for a fraction of the money

I'd have to agree with that, mainly with just all that I've read.  The rear shock more so than the fronts probably too.  The rear shock on the 450's and 400's are adjustable with some good travel, so letting a shop work some magic into it and using a better linkage can probably really improve it's action.  The guy is plainly stating that he already bought the upgrade and he loves it.  I'd consider a redo for $300 over a close to $1000 for an aftermarket shock.
At least with dirt bikes, there is no aftermarket suspension for the most part, mainly just redoing the stock equipment, which I've read comes out great.  If I can save up some money, I'm probably gonna do that if my engine is sound. 

[klutchbuster400]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

you wont get a better shock for twice the money.  a revalved shock is comparable to any aftermarket shock(within reason) for a fraction of the money

I'd have to agree with that, mainly with just all that I've read.  The rear shock more so than the fronts probably too.  The rear shock on the 450's and 400's are adjustable with some good travel, so letting a shop work some magic into it and using a better linkage can probably really improve it's action.  The guy is plainly stating that he already bought the upgrade and he loves it.  I'd consider a redo for $300 over a close to $1000 for an aftermarket shock.
At least with dirt bikes, there is no aftermarket suspension for the most part, mainly just redoing the stock equipment, which I've read comes out great.  If I can save up some money, I'm probably gonna do that if my engine is sound. 

Whenever i do upgrade the rear i wont buy a brand spanking new shock, I would buy use, They can be found for like 400- 700 bucks used.

[TRX450R_Racer]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

You will pay from $900 to $1200 for an afrtermarket set up for the rear. You will be plain BLOWN AWAY on how much better the rear is if Laz at GT Thunder does it. Like Toomey said, the rear was a bigger noticable difference than the front. It also lowers the quad 1.5" and gives you more rear travel.

[TRX450R_Racer]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

you wont get a better shock for twice the money.  a revalved shock is comparable to any aftermarket shock(within reason) for a fraction of the money

I'd have to agree with that, mainly with just all that I've read.  The rear shock more so than the fronts probably too.  The rear shock on the 450's and 400's are adjustable with some good travel, so letting a shop work some magic into it and using a better linkage can probably really improve it's action.  The guy is plainly stating that he already bought the upgrade and he loves it.  I'd consider a redo for $300 over a close to $1000 for an aftermarket shock.
At least with dirt bikes, there is no aftermarket suspension for the most part, mainly just redoing the stock equipment, which I've read comes out great.  If I can save up some money, I'm probably gonna do that if my engine is sound. 

Whenever i do upgrade the rear i wont buy a brand spanking new shock, I would buy use, They can be found for like 400- 700 bucks used.

Used is some one elses junk that ISN'T set up for your weight or riding style. My advice is to get yours rebuilt for your weight and riding style with a link to match. You can't just throw a shock on there and expect it to be good. It all has to work together as a system.

[emaxxjeremy]

the fact that it is valved to your weight and riding style makes it feel good to you.  my shock may not feel good to someone else that weighs more.  so even if you get a used shock for $400, plus you need a link, then you need to have it valved to your specs...after all that what do you have?  about $500 more invested for the same ride

[Toomey]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

you wont get a better shock for twice the money.  a revalved shock is comparable to any aftermarket shock(within reason) for a fraction of the money

I'd have to agree with that, mainly with just all that I've read.  The rear shock more so than the fronts probably too.  The rear shock on the 450's and 400's are adjustable with some good travel, so letting a shop work some magic into it and using a better linkage can probably really improve it's action.  The guy is plainly stating that he already bought the upgrade and he loves it.  I'd consider a redo for $300 over a close to $1000 for an aftermarket shock.
At least with dirt bikes, there is no aftermarket suspension for the most part, mainly just redoing the stock equipment, which I've read comes out great.  If I can save up some money, I'm probably gonna do that if my engine is sound. 

Whenever i do upgrade the rear i wont buy a brand spanking new shock, I would buy use, They can be found for like 400- 700 bucks used.

Used is some one elses junk that ISN'T set up for your weight or riding style. My advice is to get yours rebuilt for your weight and riding style with a link to match. You can't just throw a shock on there and expect it to be good. It all has to work together as a system.

Exactly, the shock itself is fine, it just needs to be adjusted to your weight, riding style and speed, terrain, all kinds of things.
And Frank, when I said if my engine is sound, I didn't mean if you do it right, mainly I was saying after I replate my original cylinder and it's not fouling plugs like it's always been doing.  I'll be coming by Friday afternoon.

[TRX450R_Racer]

I understand. I didn't take it the wrong way. I'll see you tomorrow.

[klutchbuster400]

have to go to the web site and look.  i think its like $300 to do the rear. thats if you need a spring also.  the link is like $175, plus the spring $95, and the revalve adds up to like $300 or so.  i didnt need the spring as my weight was ok for the stocker on the rear, so it was a little cheaper.  well worth every penny

what, 300!!!!
I'll just save up a lil more and buy a whole new better one

you wont get a better shock for twice the money.  a revalved shock is comparable to any aftermarket shock(within reason) for a fraction of the money

I'd have to agree with that, mainly with just all that I've read.  The rear shock more so than the fronts probably too.  The rear shock on the 450's and 400's are adjustable with some good travel, so letting a shop work some magic into it and using a better linkage can probably really improve it's action.  The guy is plainly stating that he already bought the upgrade and he loves it.  I'd consider a redo for $300 over a close to $1000 for an aftermarket shock.
At least with dirt bikes, there is no aftermarket suspension for the most part, mainly just redoing the stock equipment, which I've read comes out great.  If I can save up some money, I'm probably gonna do that if my engine is sound. 

Whenever i do upgrade the rear i wont buy a brand spanking new shock, I would buy use, They can be found for like 400- 700 bucks used.

Used is some one elses junk that ISN'T set up for your weight or riding style. My advice is to get yours rebuilt for your weight and riding style with a link to match. You can't just throw a shock on there and expect it to be good. It all has to work together as a system.

MY front elkas are used, and they werent someone else's junk, the guy was simply parting out his bike, and i guess i lucked out because according to him these shocks are set up for my wieght....