AFAIK, ELKA always has the red Eibach springs on the fronts. Do they look like mine?

 

Yes, that’s exactly what they look like. My problem is in order to get the correct height and stiffness, I had to crank the springs down at least another inch on the front and two inches on the rear more than yours.

The coils IMO are so close together that when you hit a hard bump, they bottom out.

Any thoughts? Longer springs, more poundage?


Mark

 

I'm pretty sure I went 250's on the rear and the upper spring is something like 900....the front's are 275.

I wouldn't go by that photo, that's how they were out of the box and have been adjusted since....I think I'm around 45mm of upper thread showing to the locking ring.

 

Bill,

I’m sorry... what do you mean the upper spring is like 900? What upper spring and 900 what?

Thanks,

Mark


EDIT: Oh, do you mean upper spring like a second spring? If so, I don’t think I have one. I’ll go look.

 

The spring rate on the front is 275pnds/in and rear is a dual rate set up (2 springs on the rear shocks), top spring is 900pnds/in and main is 250pnds/in.

 

Here's what they look like installed....so you can get an idea of spacing...

 

Okay, here’s a pic of front and rear shocks.

See how cranked down I have them??

After looking at this, it looks like there may be a smaller spring on top of the main spring. (looks like perhaps 3 coils??)

 

what r u trying to make bill come over there and give ur rzr a bath.....u know how anal he is about keepin the rzr sparkling. :rofl3:

 

Sorry for the dirty pics... just got back tonight from riding today. Anyway, see how close the coils are?


Mark

 

Two last questions.... do you have some sort of ring or spacer between the upper and lower springs?

Last but not least, the upper spring that is 900 lbs. Is that the stock Elka spring or did you custom order it?

Thanks Bill,

Mark

 

haha he probably is barfing as we speak LoL

good to see u use the rzr the way it should be!

 

Yaaaaaa, let me know when that "thing of yours" is all cleaned up...then I will continue the discussion!!!!!!!!!

 

LoL

Bwahahahaha

 

Thanks Nick!!!

:sad:





Mark

 

Ok....I'll close my eyes and won't scroll back up....

Yes, there is a spring retainer between the two springs...not sure if the upper spring is generic for ELKA or not, they custom built these shocks for me based on the info I provided them with regards to weights and my type of riding.

Don't you have the RT +3 suspension? Yes, I know stock shocks are supposed to work, but maybe the overall spring is too short based on the ground clearance you desire...I suspect that's why they are cranked down for preload. Also, it doesn't appear you are using the RT lift kit, which puts the shock angle more vertical....that could be the difference as well.

 

Yes, I’m using the RT +3 kit. It comes with a lift kit but a bit different than the 2-3” you normally buy.

I was thinking the same thing about the length of the shocks. Perhaps I need shock adapters/spacers or longer shocks. I’ll call RT tomorrow and see what they suggest.

Thanks,

Mark

 

good point. the RT lift kit could help u. then u could back out the preload and help let the springs work properly.

 

....somethings not right, with that much preload on your ELKA shocks, there's no way they are going to perform nearly the way they were meant.

For the record, I love how my shocks perform....the rears are rebound adjustable.

Definitely call RT....they know their chit!!!!!!!!!! But don't send them pics until you get 'er all cleaned up!!!!!!!!! That's just embarrassing :scared2: :rofl3: