Elka Stage 5 shock rebuild how to! STILL MWGA!

[@wallaceryan77]

Love going back to these old school videos! Beers and HP!

[@heliguy7502]

Don't know much about Elka shocks but i love having the adjustability of high/low comp and rebound. Ive been messing around with the suspension setup on my X3. With some tweaking I got it dialed in and I love it even more than stock. Never could do much with the springy suspension of my old XP1K. Love the vids, keep them coming.

[@jwkaman]

Sandusky Ohio here. Been having some great laughs and learning some great info watching your vids. Currently in the market for my first one. Can't wait to finally get behind the wheel.

[@shanebrewer530]

I'm from New Brunswick Canada and yes princess auto would be the equivalent of harbor freight tools. Nice video as always.

[@jeremylyons7712]

Shane Brewer its nice to see a fellow NB'r watching SxS blog!!!

[@rgwheeler3450]

Shane Brewer 🇨🇦 Ontario

[@civilizeddelinquent563]

Dirty ol Powerfist ehhh bubs? Wheeling in Brunswick too

[@jeremynoonan]

PEI checking in!

[@kvstang0717]

excellent! I was worried about the cost of having to replace these shocks. I'll be taking this route when the time comes, and referencing this video - Thanks!

[@01cbr929rider]

The tool for changing discs on my Craftsman Grinder worked perfectly for the "special" elka tool.

[@stevenmertz7770]

Hey guys!! I'm watching all your vids love them so far... I'm from Maryland

[@craziesallover]

Yup from Canada , Born and raised Northern Ontario. I got a stage 4 Elkas kit and big shock for the rear of my back country didn't come with the bumpstops so if the suspension compresses, everything goes off to the side because of path of least resistance.

[@codyboutilier4935]

Loving the vids! very entertaining lol. Watching from Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. Just purchased an Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport Limited. Loving the Elka stage 5's!

[@SXSBlog]

Thanks Cody!

[@civilizeddelinquent563]

Oil disposal? Here in Canada, we dispose it right over a 10ft tire and pallet fire.

[@Ecolaservices]

Great job! You need to do this more often

[@scp8412]

HAHA, you guys rocks. Thanks for the video and funny tutorial!

[@DG-yf5ew]

Finally the video I've been waiting for! Shit I've never clicked on a video so fast! My elka's are hurt sooooooo hurt!

[@SXSBlog]

Believe it or not this shock is still working properly lol

[@DG-yf5ew]

SXSBlog.com awesome guys! Thank you for the info, I've been needing a rebuild all summer! Mine feels and looks like it leaked all the oil out of at least 2 and the other 2 just started leaking a few weeks ago! I'll be ordering the parts this week! I planned on riding it out tell winter time to send them in to get rebuilt cause I couldn't find seal anywhere!

[@SXSBlog]

Nice man! Don't wait to order from Hygear because they charge a shit load to ship things quickly.

[@thmike]

To get the seal head down you would have brought the nitrogen down to about 10 psi or so.. Then filled the nitrogen to the recommended psi after the shock was together. If you checked the nitrogen after the rebuild the way you guys did it I bet you it was really low. Bladder expands when there is an oil leak or when you take it apart like you guys did. Love your videos.. But I wanted other people to know that you should always remove nitrogen and add nitrogen when rebuilding a shock if you want the shock to perform like it did new. Nitrogen puts pressure against the oil.

[@SXSBlog]

You aint wrong brother.

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[@carlleon9849]

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[@lilhotdog7011]

Shock Therapy shed a tear

[@Gymbear-o8q]

I have same shocks,2016 custom this is good video to have, watched ya since you got your black cat

[@lucdebeukelaer3494]

I'm from Montreal Québec Canada, actually had Helka stage 5 on my maverick XXC had them rebuilt in there shop in Boucherville took 3 days. Elka tech that did mine said they should serviced every year.

[@SXSBlog]

Every year? Jesus.

[@briangenzlinger6537]

Yeah because it's like 135.00 or 165.00 every time.

[@leemcginnis738]

Ok if I send in my shocks to you. Only Doug can touch them! Haha! ;-)

[@lukehoekstra3958]

Wheeler nation here from ontario. So ya wanna ride in Canada eh. Well we have a ride camp and run tours all the time. You asked for the hit up.

[@billcharlene1450]

Ok...this time I got beer too!!!!

[@Trooper66661]

Just a heads up, Elka uses a 2.5 weight oil...oh, and Hygear is in the US.

[@Davidoff074]

Where are you found the repair kit ??

[@crunchtimeatv8763]

You guys should come to Canada, Rocky Mountain house Alberta. My videos don't do it justice, I haven't had a lot of time this summer to post more. I'll try to get something on here that shows the variety of riding better.

[@rev600hods]

The easy way to get those bushings out is to put a tap in the hole so you can screw a bolt in yhe hole,tap on the bolt with a punch in turn taking out the bushing.

[@Thatgreenbronco]

I’m on the east coast of Canada, more then welcome to come join us for a rip someday 😜

[@codywelter7690]

Should I get stage 4 elka shocks or eiboch spring dual stage

[@codywelter7690]

Is elka a dual stage

[@Dansyoung]

I skipped hygear once I saw their shipping prices 😂. I ordered new seal heads directly from elka. Correct me if I’m wrong but shouldn’t the nitrogen be bled out completely before doing anything? Also anyone know how much oil is supposed to go back in and what the best method of bleeding the air out is? I can easily fill it to 175 psi regulated nitrogen after (I work at a shop where 175 psi nitrogen is used constantly for air suspension)

[@petertronset6576]

Hey @SXSBlog.com, Long time fan, first time caller. I've seen this video before, but NOW I'm looking at shocks. What'd you think of the Elka Stage 5? Worth the money? I've had the Fox Evol 3 and RC2. They were ok, but I'm looking at Elka for a new project. Worth the price difference? Were they PLUSH like Jesus in a pair of Air Force Ones walking on a Tempur Pedic? Thanks! Peter

[@SXSBlog]

I'll let Nick answer with more detail but I don't think he was super impressed.

[@dared3vil2k9]

Yeah we have Princess auto up here- it's like Harbor freight with slightly higher quality stuff.

[@jarrettfitzpatrick4991]

Sweet riding in Canada boys New Brunswick

[@kevinleveille4800]

How are the elka shocks compared to 2017 mavs 3 position fox shock?

[@kevinleveille4800]

Btw if yall want to ride in quebec hit me up i know a few spots

[@SXSBlog]

Honestly we dont know. I think for 99% of riding situations most new age high performance shocks are going to rock! I think the best thing about having 3 way adjustable (high/low speed compression dampening and rebound dampening adjustment) is that you can FINE tune the shocks for very certain situations.

[@r.schroeder.9479]

Anymore chatter out there on the 2018 yxz?

[@SXSBlog]

More of the same with lots of GYTR available upgrades..

[@larry97016]

You guys are f'ing funny as sh!t!!!! roflmao

[@alexp5585]

So the seal kit you get from Hygear are a complete ripoff. After shipping, it's about $50 just for the seals. You will not save any money doing this yourself. Disassemble the shock, clean it, drain the oil, put it in a box, and send to the factory for service. Not to take anything away from the video which is very informative and entertaining, but replacing these seals is difficult and frustrating.

[@SXSBlog]

It was certainly done this way for entertainment value not because I wanted it done right lol

[@shmmebeat]

Whatever happened to Nick getting a replacement for the Cat? Maverick, YXZ, a damn Gator?! Lol #commitment

[@SXSBlog]

Hisun 1000 COMING SOON!

[@shmmebeat]

SXSBlog.com Good God NO! Just keep the Wildtird!!!!

[@Msweet151]

When will we see the new X3?

[@SXSBlog]

What's an X3? lol ;)

[@Msweet151]

Seen your cat on Craigslist! I would say....gently used!

[@gregoryeddowes2275]

professionally serviced

[@itsquick2]

All pig iron at princess and Harbor

[@McDoobles]

Chooch it!

[@mattevans3212]

👌

[@Rehmer94]

Holy **king HACKS

[@crunchtimeatv8763]

I'll do my own shocks LOL

[@justinschafer1496]

Nicks wildcat is on my local Craigslist so he must've bought the X3

[@SXSBlog]

Nah dude I am getting a 2018 Textron Wildcat.

[@justinschafer1496]

SXSBlog.com Either way sad to see the cat go!

[@rgwheeler3450]

SXSBlog.com how much I'm in the market if it comes w trump stickers

[@justinschafer1496]

R.A. Gillis After I viewed the post he removed all the trump stickers and textron stickers😂

[@94ss06gxp]

Do we still get 0% off if we use promo code sxsblog.com for full shock rebuilds?

[@SXSBlog]

Code SXSBlog.com is valid everywhere at all times.

[@94ss06gxp]

SXSBlog.com just used the promo code on Rocky Mountain atv and it added 4% to my total.......

[@spencurai]

That 0% discount code of "sxs blog.com" is super useful we see...

[@lawrencedyke9627]

yes it’s princess auto haha

[@joshbeck289]

None of this shit is rocket science if you have a brain it can be done good job boys

[@gonzalocimma8770]

bad rebuild, don't follow this guys