Elka 1+R shock alignment on front of my GS/RS

[oldgoat]

Yesterday I installed the used Elka 1+R shocks I had purchased on this forum. An easy job as I already had the frunk off. Yes, I do have the springs at the bottom.

I do have a question though:

Do the gas nipples on the side of the shocks at the top, point up or down, or doesn't it matter?

TIA

oldgoat

[Bob Denman]

The Springs are on the bottom on these babies... :thumbup: That little knob for rebound adjustment should be right where you can easily access it.
And it DOES matter how you mount them! :shocked:

[oldgoat]

The Springs are on the bottom on these babies... :thumbup: That little knob for rebound adjustment should be right where you can easily access it.
And it DOES matter how you mount them! :shocked:


Yes, the springs & little knob are on the bottom.

But what about the gas valve that's screwed into the side at the top? Pointing up or pointing down?

[oldgoat]

OK, phoned Elka.

Doesn't matter if it points up or down.

It is important not to fiddle with it, as that is where they introduce the pressurized nitrogen.

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: That's where you would add a remote reservoir... :dontknow:
I don't know if that is critical; why not check with Trooper about it? :thumbup: