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redneckdude120 · 11-19-2011, 11:35 AM

i wouldn't think that you would have to build anything. because there isn't much difference between the 400 and 450.

redneckdude120 · 11-19-2011, 05:18 PM

well i got the shock swap done today, took me about 2 hours.. wasn't that hard. it was a bit touch trying to get the longer shocks on the front but i got about 3 inches lift from doing the shock swap. its alot better than those cheap 2" lift kits.

Rairdog · 11-19-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by redneckdude120

well i got the shock swap done today, took me about 2 hours.. wasn't that hard. it was a bit touch trying to get the longer shocks on the front but i got about 3 inches lift from doing the shock swap. its alot better than those cheap 2" lift kits.

Been thinking about doing it. Ride it and keep us posted.

redneckdude120 · 11-20-2011, 03:48 PM

i rode it a good bit today and its doing good. the 450 shocks are bigger around and can hold more weight. and i think it rides alot better with these shocks. i like it alot better than the lifts kits.

Rairdog · 11-20-2011, 04:43 PM

Cool. I think that will be on the to do lost. Did you have to compress the fronts to get them on? Boots don't pinch?

redneckdude120 · 11-20-2011, 06:05 PM

yes, i had to play with it a little bit to get the fronts on. had to use 2 screwdrivers. (one to hold it in place and 1 to lift up compress the shock then stuck the bolt through) best way is to bolt in the top then use the 2 screwdrivers to get the bolt into the bottom of the shock. no the angle on the axles isn't that bad. the boots don't look like they're pinching.

11-19-2011, 11:35 AM	#21 (permalink)
redneckdude120 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gordon, Georgia Posts: 749	i wouldn't think that you would have to build anything. because there isn't much difference between the 400 and 450. __________________ 2005 Honda Rubicon 500 27" Vampires on stock wheels HMF Performance Snorkeled Diamond Plate Bash Plate Strong Made CV Boot Guards Summit 3500lb Synthetic Winch Highlifter 2" lift kit Rhino-lined racks and bumper Custom bumper

11-19-2011, 05:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
redneckdude120 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gordon, Georgia Posts: 749	well i got the shock swap done today, took me about 2 hours.. wasn't that hard. it was a bit touch trying to get the longer shocks on the front but i got about 3 inches lift from doing the shock swap. its alot better than those cheap 2" lift kits. __________________ 2005 Honda Rubicon 500 27" Vampires on stock wheels HMF Performance Snorkeled Diamond Plate Bash Plate Strong Made CV Boot Guards Summit 3500lb Synthetic Winch Highlifter 2" lift kit Rhino-lined racks and bumper Custom bumper

11-20-2011, 03:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
redneckdude120 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gordon, Georgia Posts: 749	i rode it a good bit today and its doing good. the 450 shocks are bigger around and can hold more weight. and i think it rides alot better with these shocks. i like it alot better than the lifts kits. __________________ 2005 Honda Rubicon 500 27" Vampires on stock wheels HMF Performance Snorkeled Diamond Plate Bash Plate Strong Made CV Boot Guards Summit 3500lb Synthetic Winch Highlifter 2" lift kit Rhino-lined racks and bumper Custom bumper

11-20-2011, 06:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
redneckdude120 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gordon, Georgia Posts: 749	yes, i had to play with it a little bit to get the fronts on. had to use 2 screwdrivers. (one to hold it in place and 1 to lift up compress the shock then stuck the bolt through) best way is to bolt in the top then use the 2 screwdrivers to get the bolt into the bottom of the shock. no the angle on the axles isn't that bad. the boots don't look like they're pinching. __________________ 2005 Honda Rubicon 500 27" Vampires on stock wheels HMF Performance Snorkeled Diamond Plate Bash Plate Strong Made CV Boot Guards Summit 3500lb Synthetic Winch Highlifter 2" lift kit Rhino-lined racks and bumper Custom bumper

11-20-2011, 04:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
Rairdog Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: On the river Posts: 29	Cool. I think that will be on the to do lost. Did you have to compress the fronts to get them on? Boots don't pinch?

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