Elka Suspension all 5 stage breakdown
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
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Today we show ALL 5 stages side by side and explain the differences to help YOU pick the right shock for your ride!
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Elka suspension makes high end shock packages for ATV's both sport and utility, Snowmobiles, and UTV's both sport and utility, AND Trucks! Chances are we have an AWESOME shock to fit your ride and totally change not only how it rides but improves performance and handling!
Shocks shown in the video are our Exclusive Hester Edition Elka for the Kawasaki Teryx 4, rear shocks shown so you see the SAME shock in 5 stages for the SAME vehicle, side by side.
Lengths and spring configurations will of course be specific for YOUR vehicle and not all elkas look this way. Not ALL stages available on ALL vehicles, contact us and let us help you select the right shock for your ride!
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The fact that you're carrying a sidearm in this video sealed the deal for me when it comes to buying shocks for my Uforce 600 from you guys. You have my business. My kind of people!
Thank you!
Thanks Ron Swanson! 😂
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@@4Cabin AMEN!
That's the dumbest reason to buy anything.
Thank you this was the best breakdown I've seen
thank you, trying to get to the "meat" of it, granted shocks will look different for different vehicles but it's a great way to pick that YOU want :)
I open carry when I’m out in my SXS. Good to see it in the video.
For sure! Thank you for watching!
This video gave me the confidence to choose what set I want
Thank you, glad we helped you out. Going to love them!
Answered a lot of questions for me, THANKS!!
Welcome, thank you for watching!
good video waiting on the hester edition stage 5 video!!!
We show stage 5s in the video 👍
Great video
Awesome video full of information.
Thanks Red! Can't wait for your videos on the Z-Force shocks!
@@HesterEdition you’re welcome. same here i am super excited.
I don't know if its because your from NM is why I understand so much now but I really appreciate your breakdown this was extremely helpful...we need shock im down here in alb 👍
That's that sweet Hatch in the voice lol
You bet let us know we got the suspension covered!
I would like to see a video of each shock from each brand taken apart doing a comparison. Like Fox ELCA KYB WP
I’m saving up right now for my teryx 4 😁
Our HE Elkas are a MASSIVE upgrade on them :) Go to our Teryx playlist to see them on a T-4
I have 2009 Canam Outlander 800R. I want to replace my crappy stock shocks. I have a 2 inch lift on front and spring spacers in the rear. I run big mud tires. I don't do fast trail riding. I ride mud/water and I like to ride wheelies. High ground clearance is important to me. I don't want to loose ride height or have a saggy shocks. Also I want to soften the front end coming down from a wheelie. And I want an overall better ride. What stage Elkas should I get? Thanks
Terima kasih video
Love the sidearm.
Our God given, and Constitutional backed right! Thank you for watching!
@@HesterEdition Amen to that brother!
What is the best setting on my cfmoto zforce 500 stock shocks for aggressive rough trails. Shocks have f and s for settings.
Hi
For the cfmoto uforce 1000 the lenght of your shoks is 24”?
Thank you
Thanks for the video, that's a helpful explanation. Will you be stocking any of them for the Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT? Even stage one? Or are they all a 6 month wait?
As of right now (end of Oct 2020) they are about 10 weeks from date of order, we are working on taking care of that, come the first of the year we should get in an over $100K shock order so we will do our best keeping or Hester Edition shocks in stock and ready to ship. If you ordered now you would get your shocks about that time as well (first of the year 2021). Elka has hired more people and are upping production to try and keep up with demand world wide. But yes we are working on keeping MANY shocks in stock.
Needing one for my 2019 Can Am F3S. Cross country riding and sometimes with 2-up. Total weight for both is about 310lbs total.
do you mean X3? the side by side? Or the outlander Mx 2 passenger ATV? If ATV what engine size? You can also give us a call or text Tuesday-Saturdays (575) 445-3558 as well.
Did you ever do a video explaining the difference between regular Elkas and Hester edition?
No video but have explained several times on our social media, I know I need to do a video, but the difference is every thing, elka only makes stage 3-5 in most cases, we do all 5
We have modified extended and compressed lengths to max the potential of the vehicle we build for.
We have a custom 2 stage high/low speed valving design in all 5 stages to offer stage 5 level performance across the board. Along with Elka's epic shock quality and legendary rage pedigree, you get a shock package totally transforms the vehicle they are installed in.
Will like the stage 2-4 fit on the cforce 600 like the one you got in the back
We have the C-Force line on our list to start building shocks for, soon as we get them done will have all 5 stages. We are hoping to start having the C-Forces by summer, been so crazy busy not enough time to R&D them all quick enough, but on our to do list.
I have a Polaris ace 325 will your stage 5 fit that
What would the best stage for a Trx250r
A verry professional video - in Germany it´s hard to get any suspension gear for the Uforce 1000, MJ 2022.
Originally buyed at the dealer, the uforce is way to low for huntin purposes to get through the woods - i would need between 10-20 cm more space below the machine. Are these suspensions able to lift the uforce that much?
Thank you verry much for your response.
Check out our "Everything Elka" playlist to see the U-Force 1000 shocks we have, BIG upgrade! We are not shipping world wide, but it is something we are looking at doing in the future.
Thank you!
Need rear shocks for 1985 Honda Odyssey Fl350
I have a custom Yamaha Raptor with a 3 cylinder FZ09 engine swap and I would like your opinion on a shock upgrade option. I am torn between the Fox & Elka. Since the bike gained about 60 lbs with the engine swap and I am 220lb riding sand dunes, what direction should I go? How much improvement should I expect compared to OEM SE shocks.
Chucking the "barely adequate" stock shocks, any aftermarket will be a big improvement. Most will depend on your use, if you are mostly roads and drags, you could just get new springs and up for the added weight, but if you are really using the suspension a set of Elka Legacy shocks will be a MASSIVE upgrade over stock and the best bang for buck.
I need some for my Brute Force.
Got EM! all 5 stages, all depends how big you want to send it lol
Will they ever offer shocks for the newer yamaha kodiak 450's. There are no good options for upgrading the shocks on that atv. Probably would sell quit a few.
We have shocks for the 08-09 450 IRS, have not delt with the newer ones, just not enough demand, hardly ever sold when we did make them. If we could get a newer 450 Grizzly locally, we can sure prototype them and make them. If you are around us at all, get with us and we can make it happen.
I ride with 200+ hp sxs in a stock teryx. Don't blame anyone for doubting it keeps up. With that said, how much for the front-end long travel kit. Don't need rear, as it's the front end that is maxing out and turning into snowplow at the base of big bowels.
It comes as a whole set up, on a teryx you will go from 8" to 18" of wheel travel and ride better than a KRX with our MT Long travel.
Shoot, JUST adding our shocks on your rig, not even the long travel is night and day. Check out our Everything Elka playlist to see videos on both set ups on the Teryx.
I have a yamaha kodiak se 700. I don't run fast, I always go with a passenger, I like a soft ride and climbing. I go for a walk.
some kind of internship is better for me? I believe stage 1, do you agree?
If you don't like to touch the shocks, just bolt up and go YES, that is a stage 1. Let us know! Get you some rolling!
When will you make the stage 1 or 2 for 2019 Polaris sportsman 570 touring model?
I am sorry, due to the Polaris strut design we do not make the shocks for those models.
@@HesterEdition my model doesn’t have the struts. It has the dual A -Arm, IRS front and rear.
I got stage 5 customize whit dual spring on my UTV
Yes, depending on the machine and class of machine it could have dual rates. Sport sxs it is very common.
I have an 09 yfz450r and I’m so torn between having the stock suspension revalved and sprung vs going elka stage 3. Can anyone offer any advise? I ride trails with quite a bit of large roots at high speed and some whoops. Really looking for a softer ride with a little more performance
Revalving and springing can help in that department, but if you want a BIG performance gain, AND by the time you pay for the valving, springs, shipping etc, you can have a set of legacy shocks that will be better, then you can sell your stockers and recover money, making the new shock option the winner, let us know, we can help with any set of Elkas for your Yammerhammer! (575) 445-3558
Aye man I know I’m catching this late and I’m curious as to what you want with? I was in the same boat with my 450r Honda ended up revalving and springing I kinda wish I would have just bought new
Hi. What stage would you recommend for can am ryker rally 900. Im just looking for it not to bottom out & hit fender when I ride with the wife. If the stage 1 will do that for me Im good with that.
Stage is based on how much tunability YOU want on the shock. For yours we have stages 1-5 for the fronts, and 3,4 and 5's for the rear. Give us a call we can get some rolling! (575) 445-3558
What would the best shock be for a 2015 commander that just trail rides. Looking for comfier ride
The stage is up to you on how much tuneability YOU want on the shocks. Just changing to a custom built shock is a whole new world!
So I have a 2023 Yamaha grizzly 700 se. I ride trails smooth,rocky terrain, steep grades, just curious on what I should get.
Stage is 100% your wish on how much is on the shock, a stage 1 is a huge upgrade, if you want to fine tune ride and performance, that will be higher stages. Let us know! We will get you rolling at a great price! Tuesday-Saturdays (575) 445-3558
I have a new can am commander xt 1000, I was gana hit a few small jumps and trail riding. What stage would be the best for that?
Mostly depends on how much you want to play with and fine tune the shocks. If you are doing more performance driving and jumping I would say min 3s, probably 3/4 combo or higher, that way you have the ability to really dial it in yo take more abuse. Let us know, can give us a call Tuesday-Saturday. 👍
ive got a 21 canam defender hd10 max lonestar and i rock crawl, hard pack trails with lots of small rocks. which stage would you recommend?
all your preference on if you like to play with clickers or not, stage is purely based on if you want reservoirs or not, and if you want all the clickers or not. As you step up in stage price jumps. If you don't care to touch, then stage 1.
I’m in your exact same situation. Mine is a 22 and I have S3 springs and they have no flex at all. Stiff as a roller skate. You decide anything?
@Davis Family Shenanigans same here I have s3 springs..and i hate them...its like driving a 1990 pick up with solid axles though the woods 😂
will any of 5 stages work with my stock yfz450r A Arms and stock swingarm? I do trails and gncc
Several options on the 450R. Give us a call (575) 445-3558 and we can go over them and make that bad boy a BEAST GNCC podium machine!
What can you expect on a stage 1 kit over stock on a brute force 750? Pricing?
I have a Brute force and I've been researching these different stages. The stage 1 is a big upgrade but to me the stage 2 with the rebound adjustment is what's important. When you adjust your pre-load ,having the ability to compensate with rebound adjustments will keep your shock balanced. Hit the whoops /rocky uneven terrain without bucking off and losing control.
To answer your question, the stage1 is a custom shock for you. Your weight, what you have on the quad gear wise etc. Brute shocks are horrible. The stage 1 will be an improvement over stock shocks.
Jason give us a call and we can get you detailed info and current pricing on Brute Force shocks, Stage 3' kits have been our most popular for the Brute, but it really depends on what YOU feel will be best based on your wants and budget, ANY stage is a big improvement over the stock MEH shocks lol.
What would you recommend for a Lexus GX470 overland application?
Depends on what year, if pre-2010 with or without KDSS. Then 2.0 or 2.5 and the set up you wish, how much tun-ability you want, type of lift etc. Here is a video of us unboxing some 2.5's for a Tundra
czcams.com/video/i174x0p-BPM/video.html
We plan on doing some video of the Tundra with them on when we get some nice weather too.
Which would be the best for a tuck that in sometimes carries a snow plow?
We get all your weights and build accordingly. The shocks will handle weight far better than the OEM set up AND ride amazing without the plow on! Give us a call and we will get your vehicle info, and get you a price! (575) 445-3558
I absolutely need the adjustability here in AZ. 3/4 seems perfect but a 4/5 seems like our type of play mode, to bad the wallet and the wife thinks different!!! LOL SOON the 3/4
Even just the 4s are very impressive. But yes the 5s will cover every scenario possible to fine tune to your wanted set up. We do discounts on all 3, 4 and 5's too!
I live in the city more like a suburb city but we have so bumpy roads I weigh 270 and 6 feet I own a 900 would a 2 in the front and 3 in the rear do me justice ?
Not really, if you wanted the rebound go 2 all around, if you want the piggyback and compression clickers go 3 all around, if you don't care to touch the shock just bolt up and enjoy a whole new world better then stock just go 1 all around. As you step higher you gain morr things to play with. So if you love to dial shock in to perfection for your preference that is when the higher stages come into play.
What would you recommend for a 2023 defender limited? I don't need speed anymore just want it to ride like riding a marshmallow
Stage is based on how much you like to play with the shocks. If you don't care to mess with them, stage 1, if would want more clickers to play with for perfection of your liking, then 3-5's. When ready give us a call we can get some romming for you. Tuesday-Saturdays (575) 445-3558. Thank you
@@HesterEdition I have walker evens on my old polaris ranger and they are great. I just leave them on soft all the time and I want these to ride as soft as those. I'm after the softest ride I can get. Will the stage 1 be that soft?
@@daverennpferd2273 not only will they be even pusher, the overall performance and load capabilities will also vastly improve. We build based off your weights and use
@@HesterEdition it's a standard limited 2023 defender trail riding want plush. 500 to 600 lb pound payload. Would like it to set 2 inches higher. How much for stage 1?
I want to eliminate body roll, suspension bottoming out and hit the whoops without losing control along with blazing over rocky terrain like a boss. Looks like Stage 4's for me. Ouch.
If you want all the extra tunability, sure, if all the clickers don't matter to you then lower stages.
Do it you wont regret it or as i like to say buy once cry once
I’m wondering how much difference would be between the crappy stock stiff shocks on my 2019 Honda Pioneer 500 . I want a smoother nicer ride
Oh night and day my friend, the 500 pioneer shocks are the cheapest of the cheap atv shocks. We can for sure make the ride and performance a whole lot better. Give us a call, we build them in all 5 stages for the 500 Pioneer. Tuesday-Saturdays (575) 445-3558.
@@HesterEdition okay I’m going to call because I already put $2800 on upgrades next is Electonic power steering and DEFINITELY GOOD SHOCKS ABSOLUTELY HATE MY SUSPENSION RIGHT NOW. I rode my good friend 2015 Polaris RZR 1000 Fox edition stock even my other friend Polaris RZR 1000 walker Evans and is absolutely amazing insane. So obviously I don’t race my 2019 Honda Pioneer 500 is gutless for ración and don’t really care about racing is a work machine but I want a smooth plush suspension like the Razors. What Elka Stage do you recommend for my Honda Pioneer 500?
@@MOUSEBOWEN stage is your preference on how much tuneability you want on the shocks. If you don't care for any, go stage 1. All up to you what you want.
@@MOUSEBOWENwill for sure ride a lot better, we make the most out of those super short arms. Also, try dropping sway bars, let the suspension work, the sway bars hurt off-road potential.
@@HesterEdition oh the sway bars is true . I’m going to do it and buy those Elka chocks I just want a smoother ride . Don’t know what Elka stage I should get. Stage 1 or 2 or 3
Any of these work with my Kawi Mule PRO-MX
Not yet, it is on our list to do, no set date yet to when they will be ready.
@@HesterEdition I really like this pro-mx put 27" Duros on for Utah rocks next month. Would really like a suspension upgrade
CF moto x625A long 2023?
Will the stage 1 shock fit on a 2016 can am maverick xc 1000r?
We will be back in Tuesday after Memorial day, we can sure get you prices 👍 thank you
So the stage 2 you can adjust the rebound only and stage 3 you can adjust compression only.
What is the best adjustment to play with...? Is it preferable to play with your rebound or compression?
Yes... Lol. Sorry, there lies in the preference of what you wish to do. If you want to control additude thats rebound. If you want to play with stiffer or softer for verying load weights that is compression. If you want both that's stage 4 or 5s
So I have a polaris rzr I'm from Tennessee and we go on forest trails and sometimes there's tracks but i still wanna jump like 15 feet up at the most and be able to go over whoops,potholes etc. What stage do you think will be good for me I still want some good durability
Which rzr do you have, and year. We can sure hwlp with that. Give us a call (575) 445-3558 Tuesday-Saturdays and ask for John, he can sure help you out.
I’m just looking for height … I travel no so often I don’t do racing but I like being on highway lol
Then go 1s and enjoy the all around improvement 👍
Oh and fyi 900 Ryker ace
Are these rebuildable?
yes, they are race grade shocks, with years and many many championships in the pedigree :)
Are does better then fox ones
As far as OEM fox's, depends on what vehicle you have, but YES, a vast majority of vehicles the Elka will be built to out perform the stock Fox shocks. Now... If you BUY custom built Fox's, that is a whole other matter as Fox builds great suspension, BUT for OEM, they have to listen to the manufacture and meet their price they will pay, therefor hardly any STOCK Fox shock that come on a vehicle is built right, mediocre at best. Upgrading the shocks is the BIGGEST upgrade you can ever do on a vehicle. And we sell massive upgrades for just about every major manufacture of ATV/SXS, and Trucks and Jeeps. Just give us a call and let us help TOTALLY change your ride.
Price on the 1s and 3s for 21 t4-s
Give us a call Tuesday-Saturdays (575) 445-3558 to get current prices. 👍
@@HesterEdition I asked on face book and you guys sent me your CZcams. Now I’m here and you’re telling me to call. Just tell me the price
@@HillsideAcres We send to you tube to see the stages to pick from, then you call us OR message us on facebook in you wish, there are 6 price structures, now that you know the stages you want prices on just give us a call Tuesday-Friday (575) 445-3558. We can get you prices and get you rolling on the set you choose :)
@@HesterEdition I don’t want to spend any more time just trying to get a price but thanks.
Bring money.
name of the game in powersports. Top notch suspension can get pricey, but offer the biggest gains and bang for buck than anything else on the machine. In many cases, cost LESS that a set of wheels and tires, and gain you worlds more!
Hahaha 😂 really economical hahaha so so so overpriced
Compare to oem crappy shocks, yes very. Most oem shocks are 4-600 a piece for lower end vehicles, and on high performance 2500+ each, ours are much better priced, unless you are trying to price stage 5s vs stock on let's say a Kawasaki Mule or Honda Pioneer, then yes we cost more, but are a whole new universe better built. Dollar for dollar, we can beat oem, provide a world better ride and performance and are fully rebuildable, not cheap, over priced oems. What vehicle do you have and I am happy to prove that to you.
@@HesterEdition that means sense totally
Would I be correct in stating that the Elka Legacy Plus is somewhere between Stage 3 & 4? A Stage 3.5? It has low-speed compression and rebound adjustment but no high-speed compression. I just bought a set because the Stage 4's were a bit out of my price range.
Legacy line of sport quad shocks is more budget friendly, you get all the bang of stage 4's, but with steel bodies to lower the cost to less then a stage 3! always a good call for the best bang for buck shock set up!
Doesn’t explain the difference in stages…just some general blah…blah…blah…. My guess, he is a salesman and does not know the difference, or he is simply trying to con buyers.
We show the difference in stages extremely clear, show you the clickers and what stage add. That IS the difference in stages. The shock bodies and specs do not change, the stage is your preference on how much personal tuneability you want on the shocks. What else would you like me to show?
@@HesterEdition define the specific differences in each Shock or stage; don’t talk in generalities…be specific. Example…maybe one comes with dual coils and the other doesn’t.
@@TrainWreck000 stage has nothing to do with springs, the vehicle applications does, some vehicles will have dual rates, some vehicles do not, the springs have nothing to do with stage. Stage 1 pre-load only, stage 2 pre-load and rebound clicker, stage 3 rebound Removed and reservoir added with low speed compression, stage 4 adds rebound back on, stage 5 splits the dual stage valving for independent high speed and low speed adjustability, just like clearly shown and stated in the video, it is that simple in stage selection, not over comicated. Specific vehicles will only have certain size bodies and spring configuration and only higher stages, like pure sport high performance will only have stage 5s. But when stage selection is available it really is that plain and simple on selection based Your wants on personal tuneability and features you want on it. As show on the table, a stage 1 and stage 5 IS the same shock, you clearly gain the added features. No need to over complicate explanation when it really is that cut and dry.