Rear shocks: Banshee vs. Raptor 660

[PineyPower]

Welp, the rear shock has once again decided it can't take it anymore and has decided to pee it's pants in protest of the abuse I put it throughWhat's the ride quality like on the stock vs. Raptor 660 vs. Banshee rear shocks?

Fwiw I have the drw rear link and can run either one. The link made the stock shock ride a little nicer, and my revalved banshee shock a little better yet, but my shock builder warned me this day was coming sooner rather than later. Considering picking up a 660 shock to run while I consider more serious options

 

[beastlywarrior228]

So 660 shocks are a lot cheaper these days. I would go in expecting any you buy would need rebuilt the same as this. Now Weston recommends a dual rate 660 shock with this linkage. The initial spring is set up with a light 100 lb spring to give a lot of sag so the ride height isn't too tall.

 

[PineyPower]

I remember you were talking about doing a shock build with dual rate springs, if you want to dm the specifics I might go that route. Also considering pretending I missed a paycheck and just getting an elka to match the front, given I haven't had much luck with the quality of used shocks

 

[PineyPower]

The banshee shock I had the builder warned me someone tried polishing out scrapes in the shaft, and even with a tighter seal in it may leak... the guy knows his stuff but I'm not sure a seller with a used one will represent their product truthfully

 

[beastlywarrior228]

I remember you were talking about doing a shock build with dual rate springs, if you want to dm the specifics I might go that route. Also considering pretending I missed a paycheck and just getting an elka to match the front, given I haven't had much luck with the quality of used shocks

Tbh that might be the easiest. You might be out the same on both. Could also try the Vito's banshee shocks but I can't speak for the quality.