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Lift the vehicle using a jack or stand so that the wheels are off the ground. Refer to your vehicle's owner manual for specific instructions on how to remove the stock shocks. Keep your original bolts to re-use when installing your new Elka shocks.
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Install both new Elka front shocks with the piggyback reservoir at the top and oriented towards the rear of the vehicle as indicated by the red Arrow on the photo. ( right side shown ).
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On Stage 1 and Stage 2, the left and the right shock are the same. Just install them with the shraeder nitrogen valve at the top of vehicle.
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On Stage 2, Stage 4 and Stage 5 models, the lower shock eyelets should be installed with the rebound adjuster oriented towards the outside of the vehicle as shown by the blue circle on the photo ( right side shown ). If needed, you can turn the lower eyelet to orient properly.
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Rear upper and lower bushings are not pressfit. First install o-rings on both sides of upper and lower bearings.
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Install bushings with reduced diameter into o-rings, and hold them to put the shocks in place.
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Install both new Elka rear shocks with the piggyback reservoir at the top and oriented towards the rear of the vehicle as indicated by the green Arrow on the photo. (left side shown)
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On Stage 1 and Stage 2, the left and the right shock are the same. Just install them with the shraeder nitrogen valve at the top of vehicle.
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On Stage 2, Stage 4, and Stage 5 models the rebound adjuster located on lower eyelet of the shocks should be oriented towards the rear of the vehicle, as shown. ( see red circle ). If needed, you can turn the lower eyelet to orient properly.
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Note: We highly recommend a tire pressure of ± 7 psi.
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