Shock set up

dano540 · 01-18-2012, 08:25 AM

Wat would b a pretty cheap an good set for shocks on my 03 Z400? Stock really sucks

jasmf24 · 01-18-2012, 08:31 AM

LTR450, TRX450, and 05 and up LTZ. LTR's and TRX's can be found cheap on eBay. LTZ's, you'll have to look around for a good deal.

TRMN8TR · 01-18-2012, 09:00 AM

The 03-04 shocks do suck from what I hear. Your best bet for a direct replacement, cheap upgrade would be to switch to the 05-08 shocks with reservoirs. If you ever decide you want something even better, get them revalved/resprung by a place called GT Thunder. You'll then have a shock that some say compares to the expensive aftermarket shocks. Not talking from experience, just repeating what I've heard.

spize909 · 01-18-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dano540

Wat would b a pretty cheap an good set for shocks on my 03 Z400? Stock really sucks

What's "pretty cheap"?

spooln1 · 01-18-2012, 10:17 AM

For around 220 you can pick up a brand new set of take offs from a trx450r and a 400ex rear spring to replace the spring on you stock rear shock. This is what I have and is a drastic improvement for cheap.

TuckerHardRide · 01-18-2012, 10:23 AM

Theirs a whole set of gt thunders on eBay right now you could probably score them for cheap.

racer888 · 01-18-2012, 11:20 AM

You can get hls for 295.00 on eBay ..I run hls prob one of the best shocks I've ever run

TuckerHardRide · 01-18-2012, 12:33 PM

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dano540 · 01-18-2012, 09:17 PM

So does the stock 400ex rear shock mount right up then?

Tmeder511 · 01-18-2012, 10:37 PM

Its not the 400ex shock, its the spring from the 400ex shock put onto the z400 shock body.

decentZ89 · 01-19-2012, 05:19 AM

you would need a spring compressor to pull the z spring off and put the 400ex spring onto the shock body..im thinking about doing this myself along with a set of 05+ fronts..i just havent found a good deal yet

Tmeder511 · 01-19-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by decentZ89

you would need a spring compressor to pull the z spring off and put the 400ex spring onto the shock body..im thinking about doing this myself along with a set of 05+ fronts..i just havent found a good deal yet

Ive read that you only need a spring compressor to remove the front shock springs, and to remove the rear you just adjust the preload out all the way and you will be able to remove the rear spring without a compressor. Im not for sure but thats what I have read on here somewhere. I will go take a look at my manual later on and see what it says.

chinoduca · 01-19-2012, 10:34 AM

I have seen some LTR shocks go for as little as $100. If you have +2 or +3 a-arms it might be your best bet for a cheap upgrade.

glock · 05-08-2012, 02:02 PM

I there, for the rear it's better to replace the entire rear shock or just the spring from the trx 400. I think if the spring is better, the valving should be better also??'

01-18-2012, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
dano540 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22	Shock set up Wat would b a pretty cheap an good set for shocks on my 03 Z400? Stock really sucks

01-18-2012, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
jasmf24 :::KFX 400 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 913	LTR450, TRX450, and 05 and up LTZ. LTR's and TRX's can be found cheap on eBay. LTZ's, you'll have to look around for a good deal. __________________ 2004 KFX400, 12.2:1 Wiseco, HMF full exhaust, FCR-39 (170 M/ 42P/ 40L/ NCVQ, DRZ-E boot w/ compact head-stay), OSHC's, K-W valves w/ drz springs, Dyna Fs NP, Raptor Petcock, Wiseco cam chain, 400ex boot, Oversized clamp on UNI/K&N no lid, DRZ-E Base, DRZ Flywheel, LTR450 Front Shocks, blob-less ProTaper Contour bars (ATV High) w/ hot-start reverse, odi grips, Tusk nerfs, Full skids, 14/40, (R) Holeshot ITP HD (F) Rzr2, Port-N-Polish by me.

01-18-2012, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
TRMN8TR :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 402	The 03-04 shocks do suck from what I hear. Your best bet for a direct replacement, cheap upgrade would be to switch to the 05-08 shocks with reservoirs. If you ever decide you want something even better, get them revalved/resprung by a place called GT Thunder. You'll then have a shock that some say compares to the expensive aftermarket shocks. Not talking from experience, just repeating what I've heard. __________________ 2006 z400. It has things and stuff.

01-18-2012, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
spooln1 :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Carmi, IL Posts: 426	For around 220 you can pick up a brand new set of take offs from a trx450r and a 400ex rear spring to replace the spring on you stock rear shock. This is what I have and is a drastic improvement for cheap. __________________ *2003 Z434* April 2012 QOTM http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html Engine- 434 BBK, JE 12:1, NSHC, Ferrea Valves, DRZ springs, DID 3/4 cam chain, Single layer base gasket, 42mm 450r carb non FCR, EBC Clutch, Stage IV full exhaust, Spectre Intake, K&N with outwear

01-18-2012, 10:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
TuckerHardRide :::Official Spammer::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 3,221	Theirs a whole set of gt thunders on eBay right now you could probably score them for cheap. __________________ 2006 LTR450 Engine Mods: Yoshimira Cherry Bomb - RS-5 Full Exhaust - Inspection Plug Choke B/O Nut - Start Button JE Piston Suspension, Steering & Chassis: Flexx Bars w Turner Clamps - Precision Damper - Tag Skid Plate Powermadds - LT Fox Evol w FuelATV A-Arms - Fox Podium Rear Pro Armor Grab Bar - IMS Roll Nerf + Heel + Bumper Misc: DID X-Ring Chain - Sprocket Guard - Frame Guards - ProDesign K/S Hiper Tec 3 - ITP Beadlock Rear Rims Parted Out: 2004 LTZ400 - September 2011 QOTM

01-18-2012, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
racer888 :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 172	You can get hls for 295.00 on eBay ..I run hls prob one of the best shocks I've ever run __________________ 2012 Sponsors: Thede Photography/Riders GT Thunder: HLS AXO Smith Goggles GoPro DWT Hot Cams Hot Rods Pivot Works Cylinder Works Vertex Pistons Slick OffRoad Wash #888 Dan Hill Just a little kfx400.

01-18-2012, 12:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
TuckerHardRide :::Official Spammer::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 3,221	LTZ400 GT THUNDER FRONT SHOCKS Suzuki z400 ltz kfx 400 400ex trx450r LOOK!! \| eBay LTZ400 GT THUNDER REAR SHOCK 2005 Suzuki z400 ltz kfx 400 !!LOOK!! \| eBay LTZ400 PEP REAR SHOCK LINKAGE 2005 Suzuki z400 ltz kfx 400 !!LOOK!! \| eBay Suzuki LTZ 400 HLS Custom Front Shocks NICE Suspension Z400 \| eBay Suzuki LTZ 400 HLS Custom Front Shocks NICE Suspension Z400 \| eBay __________________ 2006 LTR450 Engine Mods: Yoshimira Cherry Bomb - RS-5 Full Exhaust - Inspection Plug Choke B/O Nut - Start Button JE Piston Suspension, Steering & Chassis: Flexx Bars w Turner Clamps - Precision Damper - Tag Skid Plate Powermadds - LT Fox Evol w FuelATV A-Arms - Fox Podium Rear Pro Armor Grab Bar - IMS Roll Nerf + Heel + Bumper Misc: DID X-Ring Chain - Sprocket Guard - Frame Guards - ProDesign K/S Hiper Tec 3 - ITP Beadlock Rear Rims Parted Out: 2004 LTZ400 - September 2011 QOTM

01-18-2012, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
dano540 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22	So does the stock 400ex rear shock mount right up then?

01-18-2012, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tmeder511 :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 263	Its not the 400ex shock, its the spring from the 400ex shock put onto the z400 shock body. __________________ QUAD HUB

01-19-2012, 05:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
decentZ89 :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 803	you would need a spring compressor to pull the z spring off and put the 400ex spring onto the shock body..im thinking about doing this myself along with a set of 05+ fronts..i just havent found a good deal yet __________________ 2003 Suzuki Ltz 400 -got some stuff 2000 Honda XR50 - pitbike 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec-v - daily driver 1993 Jeep Wrangler - built and swapped

01-19-2012, 10:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
chinoduca :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,135	I have seen some LTR shocks go for as little as $100. If you have +2 or +3 a-arms it might be your best bet for a cheap upgrade. __________________ '07 LTR 450 - Yoshi rs-5, Intake Hotcam cam, 08 exhaust cam, FuelAtv intake, PCIII, Sandtars all around. '03 White Z400 - SOLD I♥ SuzukiCentral!

05-08-2012, 02:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
glock :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7	I there, for the rear it's better to replace the entire rear shock or just the spring from the trx 400. I think if the spring is better, the valving should be better also??'

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