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Elka Suspension
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by Sebastien Blain

  1. 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 all the original hardware to re-use when installing your new Elka shocks.
    • 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 all the original hardware to re-use when installing your new Elka shocks.

  2. Install the front new Elka shocks with the reservoir ( on Stage 3-4-5 ) or Schraeder nitrogen valve ( on Stage 1-2 ) at the top of vehicle. ( left side shown ). On Stage 2, Stage 4 and Stage 5 models, the lower shock eyelets should be installed with the rebound adjuster oriented towards the rear of the vehicle as shown by the blue Arrow on the photo ( right side shown ). If needed, you can turn the lower eyelet to orient properly.
    • Install the front new Elka shocks with the reservoir ( on Stage 3-4-5 ) or Schraeder nitrogen valve ( on Stage 1-2 ) at the top of vehicle. ( left side shown ).

    • On Stage 2, Stage 4 and Stage 5 models, the lower shock eyelets should be installed with the rebound adjuster oriented towards the rear of the vehicle as shown by the blue Arrow on the photo ( right side shown ). If needed, you can turn the lower eyelet to orient properly.

  3. Remove the bolts used to secure the lower part of the rear luggage rack, and secure the supplied bracket as shown with the longer bolt provided. (right side shown) Insert first collar in the slot  shown by red Arrow. Install rubber mounts and second collar as shown.
    • Remove the bolts used to secure the lower part of the rear luggage rack, and secure the supplied bracket as shown with the longer bolt provided. (right side shown)

    • Insert first collar in the slot shown by red Arrow. Install rubber mounts and second collar as shown.

  4. Install rear right shock with the hose facing outside of vehicle and facing the rear of vehicle as shown. 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. (Left side shown ). If needed, you can turn the lower eyelet to orient properly. Use all the stock hardware to install Elka shocks. Clean and lubricate lower sleeve to ensure free movement. Use manufacturer's torque specs.
    • Install rear right shock with the hose facing outside of vehicle and facing the rear of vehicle as shown.

    • 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. (Left side shown ). If needed, you can turn the lower eyelet to orient properly.

    • Use all the stock hardware to install Elka shocks. Clean and lubricate lower sleeve to ensure free movement. Use manufacturer's torque specs.

  5. Fix the reservoir on the bracket as shown being careful not to bend the hose too much and ensure that the hose does not come into contact with any component of the vehicle. Note: We highly recommend a tire pressure of ± 7 psi. Note: We highly recommend a tire pressure of ± 7 psi.
    • Fix the reservoir on the bracket as shown being careful not to bend the hose too much and ensure that the hose does not come into contact with any component of the vehicle.

    • Note: We highly recommend a tire pressure of ± 7 psi.

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