Replace all four with the Foxes, unless you have money to burn, stick to the Foxes, if you don't, you replace the fronts you will quickly learn how bad the rears are. If you don't have the funds for all four, you can do the spring spacers, that you have to make out of 1.5 inch black pipe, I don't know the length, there is a thread here that covers that, but you will still have stock crapy valving, but will relieve the whaming. Fox's are the way to go on a limited budget, Walker Evans, 814's and Elkas, if you have an unlimited budget ( Elkas ) will be the cure . I've got the Elka Stage 5's and love them, don't have an unlimited budget either, but I like to tinker. So that way was the best way for me. I would go Fox's. Have fun and be safe!
I agree with the block head, his head measures 48 inches circumference, that's why he doesn't wear a hat, no one makes a hat that big, they always refer him to a tent company! HA!
Stage 5 is the “best”. The only difference is between 5 seater and 3 seater front shocks. Model years make no difference.
Thanks for the info. I've seen the front fox shocks for $699. But I've also seen elka stage 1 shocks for less. Are the fox ones better than the elka stage 1 shocks?
Yes.. I think it’s been said they’re comparable to a stage 3
Ok. I'll be looking for the fox qs3 shocks. What's a decent price? I've found a original new Honda set for the front for $679 on Eba .
I just purchased the front set of fox qs3 front shocks from Ebay for $679. It took alot to push the order now button knowing there will be a mad girlfriend when she finds out how much they cost lol
Key word being, girlfriend... if she has a problem with it, then she’s not the right one!
My wife tells me all the time I don't love her enough to buy her Fox shocks. Maybe i'll get a gf that doesn't mind the ride.
I'm sure when I put the shocks on and hit a big dip in the trail shell be happy that she dont have to wear a sports bra anymore while riding cause they used to almost knock her out hahah . Now it'll be smooth sailing
She may still get a black eye if you don’t do the rear shocks too!
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission. Make up sex after the argument is something to look forward to.
Never thought about that one. That might be just enough reason to do the rears hahaha. I'm going to do the fronts for now and see how we like it. Thanks guys for the great info and a few laughs
Doing just the fronts will show you just how bad the rears are! I did the same and had ordered the rears by the time I got home from my first ride with the fronts.
