1996 Warrior Project

[Warrior1996]

Ok well I ended up installing it the way you had Tim, the other way the bracket came extremely close to the steering stem, and I wasn't comfortable with that. The entire kit is bolted up, but the top a arms are just sitting at +2 right now because my brake lines need to be longer. But the lower a arms are bolted up loosely at +3. Tierods are also not attached. Here's a before and after picture, and man this thing is a lot wider now.

Before



After

 

[Warrior1996]

Finished up the DJ Kit today. Just need to do an alignment and bleed the brakes, and we are good to go. Here's a bunch of pics because I couldn't help myself from taking a lot. Again big thanks to Tim for the good deal on the kit.

 

[YAMAHAULER]

now ya need some 660 shocks on the front and it will sit good

 

[Warrior1996]

Haha yeah I wish, probably going to have my dad machine me some shock relocate brackets at work.

 

[Warrior1996]

After a little research, I might pick up a pair of stock 660 shocks cause they are like $40-$50. You guys think it is worth the upgrade?

 

[YAMAHAULER]

I have a pair of white 01 660 fronts they are in good shape they just need the lower eye bushings

 

[Warrior1996]

Would they ride better than the warrior shocks? and how long are they?

 

[YAMAHAULER]

yes they ride better than the warrior shocks they are 15.5" center eye to eye

I'll post pics here quick

 

[YAMAHAULER]

 

[Warrior1996]

The warrior shocks are 14.5" right, so these are one inch longer? Also do they bolt right up to the warrior mounts?

 

[YAMAHAULER]

yep direct bolt on like I said the only thing these need are the lower eye bushings otherwise they are in really good shape

 

[Warrior1996]

Alright cool, one more question. Will these shocks put me back at stock ride height or will it keep the bike lowered slightly?

 

[YAMAHAULER]

it will be close to stock ride height maybe a hair lower or higher not sure with the Diamond J kit looking at the way it sits now it should put it pretty close to stock height

 

[Warrior1996]

Okay I may be interested. PM me a price. I will measure it tomorrow to see how it sits with the 15.5" shocks and that will most likely be the determining factor.

 

[Beastmode17]

With the 660 shocks it will put close to stock height, maybe a little higher. That is if you set the kit on the first settings if you go to the widest setting then it will be lower. I used 08 YFZ shocks and literally looked like a TT quad, way to low for my style, but I was also running 20's

 

[Warrior1996]

Thanks for the info Tim. I just measured everything up, and on the narrow setting, the ride height will be up by like 1/4" with no weight on it. On the wider setting, the ride height will drop about 3/4" of an inch with no weight on it. Just for another perspective, do you think the ride will be a lot nicer with those shocks Tim?

 

[Warrior1996]

The 660 shocks showed up today. Thanks again to YAMAHAULER for the great deal. This forum sure has saved my a lot of money so far. Here's a pic of the shocks. I'll install them as soon as I get the bushings.

 

[Beastmode17]

Yes It will be a lot smoother and better ride with the 660 fronts. Actually the 660;s shocks are a nice upgrade over the OEM 350's. The rear 660 shocks are race inspired and set up great from factory. I sold some 700 raptor pogo fronts i ran on my 350 for awhile before I bought my first set of YFZ's and they rode a lot better than the OEM 350's.

 

[Beastmode17]

Also those parts you are needing for the 660 shocks are just 3.50 a piece from Partzilla, I just looked them up the other day, Isold my yellow set that needed them.

 

[Warrior1996]

Thanks for the info Tim, I found them too, shouldn't be a big deal. I'll probably order them tomorrow along with a different oil filter and a yz250f shifter. As far as the 660 shocks go, just by design they appear to ride better due to the longer spring and coil design. Should be a nice setup for the under $100 I'll have in the front end when I'm all done.