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Use a jack or stand to lift the vehicle so the wheels are completely off the ground.
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Remove the stock shocks. Refer to the vehicle’s owner manual if needed.
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Install your new Elka shocks with the piggyback head towards the top and with the reservoir pointing out from the vehicle.
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If needed, rotate the lower eyelet so the rebound adjuster is pointing towards the wheel.
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For the upper mounting point, select the appropriate mounting hole according to your intended use:
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Use the inside mounting hole to slightly lower the vehicle and obtain a more comfortable ride for general trail riding and sports riding.
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Use the outside mounting hole for a greater loading capacity for working use or carrying an extra charge.
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Tilt the bed of the vehicle to get access to the rear shocks.
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Remove the stock shocks. Refer to the vehicle’s owner manual if needed.
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IMPORTANT: The left and right rear shocks use different hose configurations.
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The LEFT REAR SHOCK is the one with the hose attached to the shock via a “banjo bolt”.
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Install the left rear shock with the head towards the top and with hose coming out towards the front of the vehicle.
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If needed, rotate the lower eyelet so the rebound adjuster is pointing towards the rear pf the vehicle.
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For the upper mounting point, select the appropriate mounting hole according to your intended use:
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Use the inside mounting hole to slightly lower the vehicle and obtain a more comfortable ride for general trail riding and sports riding.
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Use the outside mounting hole for a greater loading capacity for working use or carrying an extra charge.
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Remove the bolt holding the air box to allow enough clearance to slide in the provided reservoir collars.
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Secure the remote reservoir to the frame using the provided rubber mounts as shown:
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Stage 3 and Stage 4 models.
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Stage 2+R models.
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The RIGHT REAR SHOCK is the one with the hose attached directly to the shock.
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Slide the right rear shock in position through the top of the frame with the head towards the top and with hose coming out towards the front of the vehicle.
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If needed, rotate the lower eyelet so the rebound adjuster is pointing towards the rear of the vehicle.
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For the upper mounting point, select the appropriate mounting hole according to your intended use:
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Use the inside mounting hole to slightly lower the vehicle and obtain a more comfortable ride for general trail riding and sports riding.
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Use the outside mounting hole for a greater loading capacity for working use or carrying an extra charge.
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Detach the muffler from its 2 rubber attachments to facilitate the routing of the hose.
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Secure the remote reservoir to the frame using the provided rubber mounts as shown:
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Stage 3 and Stage 4 models.
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Stage 2+R models.
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Secure the hose to the frame using a zip-tie as shown.
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Installation is complete.
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