Has anyone seen if PEP, Motowoz and Custom Axis makes shocks for the xx? Those are the absolute tops on other quads. Just curious.
I speak to Jim over at Motowoz quite a bit. (He is currently building a set of shocks for one of my 450R's.) He will be building shocks for my 700XX with Teixeira Tech front and rear a-arms, Ed is still figuring out the rear suspension, so no shock specs yet. Once Ed gets Jim all the info, Jim will start building.
As far as stock replacement shocks, not sure if Jim has any plans to make anything. Last I spoke to him about stock replacement shocks, (this was months ago.) he said he has seen no real interest in them. I think the fronts would be easy, rears would be a little work. The upper rear mount has to get figured out anyway since he has to build shocks for me, it would be the lower clevis that is the problem. He does not have a clevis already made that will work with the 700XX, so that means he has to custom make them. If he does make them and no one orders anything, he is then stuck with them. If there was enough interest, I am sure he would have no problem making stock replacement shocks, he just hasn't seen any interest.
As far as the original questions, I agree with others, "best" is different for everyone. Really need more info on what you plan on doing. Racing, agressive trail riding, dunes, just cruising, etc. Looking at a budget setup or going all out? To many variables to say what would be "best" for you.
Doug