x2 I was REALLY impressed with the progressive springs from Makin Trax at Sand Mountain. Really looked soft jumping. Just soaked it up. Some Fox 2.0 shocks and progressive springs would be even better. Your not going to get longer shocks from what you have.i say yes and no. yes, if you buy a kit that has more reinforcemnet for desert racing, but if that doesnt matter, i say no. just get progressive springs, or some rc2