Going with a full set of four Elka Stage 5 racing shocks for my 2013 Pro RMK front and rear suspension.
Taking them out of the box, I'm immediately impressed with their finish and quality.
These are SAWEET!
I'll be documenting this project as I go with pictures, ride reports and product reviews.
https://www.facebook.com/ElkaSuspension
http://www.elkasuspension.com/products/snowmobile/snow-stage5/#tab-5
This picture shows a triple rate spring.
I am going with dual rates.
The Piggyback reservoirs have the Low Speed (Red Dial) and High Speed (Black Dial) compression adjustments, as well as a rebound adjustment control (red dial) with the adjuster at the opposite end of the shock (although it's a gold bleed screw in the picture below). Super adjustable.
I'll post more soon about where to start on dialing them in.
I hope to have a couple rides on them yet this season.
I'll start getting some of MY pictures up in the next day.
http://www.elkasuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2001/09/SNOW-36-Stage5_Full-218x1024.jpg
(From Elka's website)
Description
The Stage 5 Snowmobile shocks are based off the latest evolution of our high-performance racing ATV platform. It is designed around 3 key performance factors: high hydraulic flow, lightweight components and low-friction internal and moving parts.
Thanks to massive oil displacement, the Stage 5 internals allow a highly precise tuning and smooth damping action while being very consistent through long rides. Our high flow concept also provide more usable adjustment range than any other shocks currently available for snowmobiles.
There is no need to explain all the obvious benefits from reducing the overall weight of your vehicle. By using lightweight components,such as our new redesigned springs, the Stage 5 shocks not only help achieve your weight target but is also more responsive because there is less mass to move (less inertia). You can ride lighter and worry-free knowing that your sled is standing on a solid, proven coil over shock design.
The Stage 5‘s low friction internals have very little stiction, the initial stickiness caused by the friction of internal moving parts against the seals. All those features combined make the Stage 5 the most comfortable and best performing snowmobile shocks on the market today.
Adjustments
Taking them out of the box, I'm immediately impressed with their finish and quality.
These are SAWEET!
I'll be documenting this project as I go with pictures, ride reports and product reviews.
https://www.facebook.com/ElkaSuspension
http://www.elkasuspension.com/products/snowmobile/snow-stage5/#tab-5
This picture shows a triple rate spring.
I am going with dual rates.
The Piggyback reservoirs have the Low Speed (Red Dial) and High Speed (Black Dial) compression adjustments, as well as a rebound adjustment control (red dial) with the adjuster at the opposite end of the shock (although it's a gold bleed screw in the picture below). Super adjustable.
I'll post more soon about where to start on dialing them in.
I hope to have a couple rides on them yet this season.
I'll start getting some of MY pictures up in the next day.
http://www.elkasuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2001/09/SNOW-36-Stage5_Full-218x1024.jpg
(From Elka's website)
Description
The Stage 5 Snowmobile shocks are based off the latest evolution of our high-performance racing ATV platform. It is designed around 3 key performance factors: high hydraulic flow, lightweight components and low-friction internal and moving parts.
Thanks to massive oil displacement, the Stage 5 internals allow a highly precise tuning and smooth damping action while being very consistent through long rides. Our high flow concept also provide more usable adjustment range than any other shocks currently available for snowmobiles.
There is no need to explain all the obvious benefits from reducing the overall weight of your vehicle. By using lightweight components,such as our new redesigned springs, the Stage 5 shocks not only help achieve your weight target but is also more responsive because there is less mass to move (less inertia). You can ride lighter and worry-free knowing that your sled is standing on a solid, proven coil over shock design.
The Stage 5‘s low friction internals have very little stiction, the initial stickiness caused by the friction of internal moving parts against the seals. All those features combined make the Stage 5 the most comfortable and best performing snowmobile shocks on the market today.
Adjustments
- Spring Preload
- Rebound Damping
- Low-Speed Compression Damping
- High-Speed Compression Damping
- Best performing snowmobile shocks available on the market
- Adjustments that provides complete control of all damping aspects
- Maximum performance and comfort for any type of riding in any snow conditions
- HIGH-FLOW HYDRAULIC DESIGN with huge oil ports, providing massive oil flow and same flow capacity between compression and rebound stroke
- Tuning specifically optimized for your snowmobile model
- Spring setup and rate according to your personal weight
- High-volume external reservoir which allows massive oil flow
- Durable and completely serviceable
- Wide range of highly effective adjustment
- Lightweight aluminum body
- Low-friction, durable premium-quality seals, o-rings and wearbands
- Detailed CNC-machining work and smooth anodized finish
- Improved handling and better stability in any snow conditions
- Plush absorption of impacts and vibrations
- More precise direction by keeping skis in contact with the snow
- Increased protection against bottoming-out
- Consistent damping and predictable handling
- Increased performance and comfort
In addition to this (no project comes without the "extras"), the ski shocks are ~16.6" and they won't fit into my 2013 arms, so I am going with Z-broz 39" arms.
http://www.zbrozracing.com/ars-fx-polaris-pro-rmk-snowmobile-39-a-arm-kit
http://www.zbrozracing.com/ars-fx-polaris-pro-rmk-snowmobile-39-a-arm-kit
Quick Overview
Ars FX A Arms for the IQ /RMK/Pro RMK series chassis are much stronger than your stock arms and they also offer the industries only high ground clearance A Arm. These arms are a direct replacement for your stock Pro RMK or IQ RMK A Arms. These Arms have been race tested by top RMSHA Hill Climb Teams. And endorsed by backcountry pro's like Geoff "Phatty" Dyer, Matt Entz and many more. Arms are also compatible with stock sway bar connections for 2009 and newer sway bar. Powder coated gloss black
Product Description
Ars FX A Arms for the IQ /RMK/Pro RMK series chassis are much stronger than your stock arms and they also offer the industries only high ground clearance A Arm. Direct replacement width for RMK width machines Kit Includes, Upper and lower Chromoly A Arms, and aluminum Tie Rods. (39” kits use the stock tie rods) This arm kit measures 39" This measurement is done with the sled on the ground and is from center of spindle to center of spindle. Arms are also compatible with stock sway bar connections for 2009 and newer sway bar. Requires the use of 17.50" long shock or stock 2011-2012 length. Call or email if you have a fitment question. Powder coated gloss black.
If using on a 2008/2010 sled use this Polaris bushing: 5434932
If using on a 2008/2010 sled use this Polaris bushing: 5434932
Here is where I started. Stay tuned.......
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