Switching out shocks

[kurdtus]

I dont know if this is crazy or not...

http://www.elkasuspension.com/products/yamaha-atv.html

They run the same part numbers for certain models. That being said, is an OEM raptor 250, banshee 350 shock the same as ours?

Wanted a second opinion before i tried saving 700 dollars on shocks

 

[kurdtus]

My back is screaming hallelujah!

I know no one replied to me, so Ill reply to myself.

Cruised Ebay looking for a YFZ stock shock. Found one, could get it shipped to Canada and total cost to my doorstep was $100.00 CAN.

Tossed it on, and well, the piggy back rubs against the battery box. On the upside, fit like a glove. Perfect length, perfect connections only if you run it with the piggyback near the seat rather than the ground. So I heated up the plastic a bit and pushed it in as much as I could, which wasnt much. It helped a little but really not worth the effort of making the plastic looking like lava running down a volcano.

Cons about the switch:
Rubs against battery box
Can only run with the piggyback to the top
Can not access the compression set screw as it sits on the quad, Have to take the shock right off to set it
Lost alot of sweat

Pros about the switch
Rides like a #U$%!N Cadillac (the eldorado kind)

 

[h0p16]

Kurdtus - Just curious are you still happy with the shock?

I'm kinda surprised to find a stock yfz makes the ride that much better, you'd think they would put something similar on the wolvy so that our butts woun't get so sore.

Do you have any pics?