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good man im just looking out for you we all know ive tested the hell out of them
to sum up
425's
SD: part #425-1002 spring rate=225/400
HD: part #425-1003 spring rate=285/485
429
HD
art #429-1003 spring rate 240/430 I will volunteer to try 429
Wait Chooglin, please call them and try to price match or cancel if no go,
here they are for 314$ shipped Progressive Suspension 425-1003 425 Series Heavy Duty 15.5in. Shocks
or 319$ shipped Progressive HD Rear Shocks Yamaha Rhino 450 660 700 425-1003 | eBay
At least 30$ saved will cover your prototype shipped to me. Please consult me on better price next time
, like I will do the same on rear shock bracket.
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Chooglin
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@solrus thanks for the heads up but I just ordered from the same place I bought the fronts from.
The hardest part of doing this mod , was trying to decide on wich shocks to get......lol
So are you getting the 425's or the 429's ?
The hardest part of doing this mod , was trying to decide on wich shocks to get......lol
So are you getting the 425's or the 429's ?
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Chooglin
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My setup rides great with the HD 425 in the rear . I've only got about 300 miles on new shocks,but they are loosening up a bit as the miles go on. Often wondered what the SD ones would be like ? Long term ,with wear I'm guessing the HD will stand up better. We have a lot more weight in the rear VS front.
Chooglin's shock mounts will make for easy adaptation of the rhino shocks! A half hours work and your done!
It's going to be close to the wheel with those mounts without spacers!
As for what shocks to use on that setup?
We have 10" long a arm that has the shock mount at 6" from inner pivot point . Moving the mount to 9" from the pivot point will change things a bit?.
The travel of the shock will increase as wheel goes up and down? Does that mean you'd need a softer shock to allow easier movement or a heavier one to sort of take more load? The angle on the shock is the same as jak's and mine....the travel of shock seems to be more?
I've been trying to find info on suspension setup sites ,but haven't seen anything related to shock placement on a arm?
I'm guessing it'll have as much to do with how hard you ride and how much weight you carry around. Everyone has different terrain,riding style and uses
my 2cents ....
Chooglin's shock mounts will make for easy adaptation of the rhino shocks! A half hours work and your done!
It's going to be close to the wheel with those mounts without spacers!
As for what shocks to use on that setup?
We have 10" long a arm that has the shock mount at 6" from inner pivot point . Moving the mount to 9" from the pivot point will change things a bit?.
The travel of the shock will increase as wheel goes up and down? Does that mean you'd need a softer shock to allow easier movement or a heavier one to sort of take more load? The angle on the shock is the same as jak's and mine....the travel of shock seems to be more?
I've been trying to find info on suspension setup sites ,but haven't seen anything related to shock placement on a arm?
I'm guessing it'll have as much to do with how hard you ride and how much weight you carry around. Everyone has different terrain,riding style and uses
my 2cents ....
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Chooglin
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Any progressive shock you put on there will be light years ahead of those stock KYB's !
After tying to find the difference between the 425 and 429 shock (excepting the spring rate) ,it looks like major difference is(besides price) :
429 :the IFP ( Internal Floating Piston ) . "It separates shock oil from a high-pressure nitrogen gas chamber that provides a predictable ride quality capable of handling the roughest road or track conditions".
The 425's are "an emulsion shock, the oil and nitrogen are mixed. This can cause cavitation or air pockets in the shock during vigorous riding which can result in temporary loss of performance"
they say the 425 is a 16mm shock but dont mention anything about that with the 429's
anyone have experience with these "floater Shocks" ? I ve heard of them on snowmobiles ,but never paid much attention
429 :the IFP ( Internal Floating Piston ) . "It separates shock oil from a high-pressure nitrogen gas chamber that provides a predictable ride quality capable of handling the roughest road or track conditions".
The 425's are "an emulsion shock, the oil and nitrogen are mixed. This can cause cavitation or air pockets in the shock during vigorous riding which can result in temporary loss of performance"
they say the 425 is a 16mm shock but dont mention anything about that with the 429's
anyone have experience with these "floater Shocks" ? I ve heard of them on snowmobiles ,but never paid much attention
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Chooglin
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It sounds like if you are a very aggressive (say a racer or hare scrambler) balls to the walls type rider , the 429's would be the shock to get.
I am mainly a trail rider (some mudd , rough trails) so I think the 425' would suit me best. As I mentioned before , I hate that I need to come to an almost complete stop when I see a bump or dip in the trail.I don't drive fast but i would love to go through the trails at a nice even pace !
That is some real good info @chrisC
I am mainly a trail rider (some mudd , rough trails) so I think the 425' would suit me best. As I mentioned before , I hate that I need to come to an almost complete stop when I see a bump or dip in the trail.I don't drive fast but i would love to go through the trails at a nice even pace !
That is some real good info @chrisC
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