Alright I know that this is probably going to be scrutinized bc its recommend that if you decide to use stock yfz450 shocks, you should run extended a-arms bc of the difference in the yfz shocks and the blasters, but....
Here's a write up on how to put yfz shocks on a Blaster with stock a-arms:
Tools: Ratchet, Extension for ratchet, flat head screwdriver, 14 and 17mm sockets, 14mm wrench, ratchet strap
1. Put something under the front of the frame to hold the wheels off the ground and unload the suspension(i used a 5 gallon bucket).
2. remove upper and lower bolts on both left and right shocks using 14mm wrench and 14&17mm sockets with ratchet and extension. then pull stock shocks out.
Heres a pic of the difference between the two types of shocks.
3. put yfz shocks into position and using the stock bolts from the blasters shocks bolt the bottom of the shock to the lower a-arm on both sides,but leave the bolts a little loose to have a little wiggle room for aligning.
4. the shock will still be about 3/4 of an inch from being able to be bolted in at the top, so use the ratchet strap and ratchet it down to compress the shock just enough to be able to be brought into alignment of the stock bolt hole on the frame, using the screwdriver for aligning.
5. then reinstall the upper shock bolt.
6. tighten all the bolts firmly and you're done, be sure to go back and check the bolts and make sure they are still tight after riding for a little bit.
^^pic looks like the blaster is leaning but it was just bc the shocks needed some adjustment.
Also here's a link to a page that describes all the features of stock yfz shocks and how to adjust them properly.
http://quadhub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Suspension_setup
Overall, the upgrade was something im glad i did for now because after adjusting the shocks how the above link says, they ride great and are a ton better than stock. they ride is much smoother and much better on the track that i ride. I do plan on getting some +3+1 a-arms pretty soon to make the blaster handle even better, but for the moment im happy with this setup.
I just wanted to do a write up so that people can see for theirselves that the yfz shocks will in fact work on stock blaster a-arms.
Here's a write up on how to put yfz shocks on a Blaster with stock a-arms:
Tools: Ratchet, Extension for ratchet, flat head screwdriver, 14 and 17mm sockets, 14mm wrench, ratchet strap
1. Put something under the front of the frame to hold the wheels off the ground and unload the suspension(i used a 5 gallon bucket).
2. remove upper and lower bolts on both left and right shocks using 14mm wrench and 14&17mm sockets with ratchet and extension. then pull stock shocks out.
Heres a pic of the difference between the two types of shocks.
3. put yfz shocks into position and using the stock bolts from the blasters shocks bolt the bottom of the shock to the lower a-arm on both sides,but leave the bolts a little loose to have a little wiggle room for aligning.
4. the shock will still be about 3/4 of an inch from being able to be bolted in at the top, so use the ratchet strap and ratchet it down to compress the shock just enough to be able to be brought into alignment of the stock bolt hole on the frame, using the screwdriver for aligning.
5. then reinstall the upper shock bolt.
6. tighten all the bolts firmly and you're done, be sure to go back and check the bolts and make sure they are still tight after riding for a little bit.
^^pic looks like the blaster is leaning but it was just bc the shocks needed some adjustment.
Also here's a link to a page that describes all the features of stock yfz shocks and how to adjust them properly.
http://quadhub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Suspension_setup
Overall, the upgrade was something im glad i did for now because after adjusting the shocks how the above link says, they ride great and are a ton better than stock. they ride is much smoother and much better on the track that i ride. I do plan on getting some +3+1 a-arms pretty soon to make the blaster handle even better, but for the moment im happy with this setup.
I just wanted to do a write up so that people can see for theirselves that the yfz shocks will in fact work on stock blaster a-arms.
