Dragon Walker Evans Shocks on an Edge Chassis?

[highstick]

I've got an extra set of 4 walker evans shocks from a Dragon that I'd like to put on my 2003 Edge chassis. Has anyone tried this? I got the rears to fit just fine, but the fronts seem to interfere with the top chassis mount. Should I grind off some of the mount to get them in?

Thanks

 

[Tree_Killer]

Will they fit upside-down?

 

[ullose272]

yes most grind to fit these shocks

 

[RMKillR]

really?? the walker evans fit in the rear!!

 

[ullose272]

so? just cause they fit doesnt mean thats what they were designed for. about all that will work in the edge front are shocks designed for an edge. just grind a little its not a big deal.

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

Don't put them on upside down - no need to.

I put the WE from a 700 Dragon on the front of my '04 800 Edge a year ago. I used an air grinder with about a 4" cutoff wheel. Just grind away on the gusset where it interfers with the machined "eye" area.........Best upgrade I ever did, paid $80 for 2 brand new take-offs'

 

[alsled]

really?? the walker evans fit in the rear!!

Thats what I'm thinking, there shorter then a edge shock if I remember correctlly

 

[Vertical Asshauler]

What ever you do, dont mount the walker evans shocks upside down. Its a gas emulsion shock that only works in the upright position. Mounting upside down will damage them also.

 

[zsnow]

The IQ rear suspension and EDGE rearsuspension are almost identical geometry so the rears should work almost perfect may need a little dif spring rates though. as for the fronts, ussually you have to space the shock rod as there is a little too much travel for the edge front suspension. too much downward sag.