so i have just finished the new front end on the 300

picked up a set of 400ex a arms, and tie rods, bolt on obviously

i bought banshee stock shocks off ebay, there were two things to make these fit perfect, the top part i milled nice and the bottom mount was okay, just needed to grind the slider in the bushing


just wanted to share for anyone looking to do the same

 

Looks good. Does it handle any different or better? Was it worth it?

 

it works great, 100% worth it

some say the geometry is off, with this set up, i don't see any problems with it as of now

i also want to add the yamaha raptor shock to the back, i have heard bad stories about that too

but all together for the whole front set up costs me 125 dollars

 

What spindles are you using with the 400ex A-arms?

 

stock 300ex spindles

 

So, just using the 300ex spindles has put your fronts that straight? Wow!!! Well I'm sure glad I kept the old ones then! I do appreciate the info! Oh have you had any problems with your set up? I do a lot of trail riding so, I need this mod to be able to hold up to the rides! What type of riding do you use your bike for?

 

I'm new, just got my 300ex yesterday. Are the 400ex arms longer making the front end wider? And do the shocks raise the front a little?

 

I'm using the Raptor 660 rear shock and the Banshee fronts on a set of 400ex A-arms and my bike sits level! This mod gives me better stability and a better suspension set up! Only thing I need to do now is put the stock 300ex spindles back on the 400ex A-arms to make my wheels sit straight again! I was given bad or incorrect info and I put stock 400ex spindles on! Made my wheels pitch inward up top! Live and learn I guess!

 

i ride trails, and race local hare scrambles, im here in NY so the trails here are not to rough, so the suspension works great!

im not so sure about the 400ex spindles, never tried them

for the money though, i mean you cant go wrong, the rear shock cost me $10 bucks, and the whole front set up cost me $125

everyones results may differ, but i bet its a average cost of less than 200 for everything

 

Well my bikes all put back together and just ripped it and she runs like a champ!!! Thought I'd add some pics so, everyone could see what all I did!
Just added:
400ex A-arms
400ex tie rods
stock Banshee front shocks

Already on was:
HMF slip on pipe
stage 2 dyno kit
brought the main jet up to a 40mil from a 38mil
Raptor 660 rear stock shock
Pro Taper fatty bars
Cush grips
custom red/black gripper seat cover
DG nerf bars
six pack rack