iceracer---I am going to make a lot of assumptions here so correct me if you think I am wrong.  I assume a shock is valved different for a 270 lb rider vs 180 lb rider for the same condition--say--desert... But I dont realy know if weight effects valving.  I know spring rate varies by rider weight, and i know valving varies by the  terrain one will be riding in.  But I dont know if valving varies by rider weight.

I would assume than a yfz450 sprung and valved for me and desert riding would be better than a stock fox float evo (even though I believe the fox to be a much supierior shock than a stock YFZ450.

I also assume the fox "revalved" for me and desert riding would be better than the modded YFZ450.   At that point is comes down to a cost comparison.

Thats a lot to assume so let me know where you guys think I am right and wrong.

For my zilla I dropped the coin for PEP shocks set up for me---but I dont want to drop that money on my rappy.

Basically I want the best performing front shock set up for me for under 700 bucks.   My front stock shocks on the rappy  660 are not rebuildable or I would have them revalved the rears are rebuildable.

I spoke to jerry about swing arm lengthening and rebuilding the respring/revalve rear shock-  I think I will go that route on the rear.  I have to say jerry is one hell of a nice guy!!  I was so impressed he was willing to take the time with me on the phone to answer my questions.   Thanks jerry.