Originally Posted by mega69

You can get a very inexpensive upgrade shock with 100mm of travel for less than $100.00
Im not sure what stem you have thogh.If you have a 1" steerer tube your options are pretty
slim on upgrades but if its 1-1/8" you have all the options in the world for an upgraded shock.

Assuming its 1-1/8" you can get a Rockshoks XC28 shock for $80.00 new with lots more travel.
Its not a pro grade shock but its way better than the one you have. Even 80mm would be an
improvement for your out dated shock.