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My Elka shocks are installed with the springs down on my 2020 RT Limited.
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I have watched the same video and the guy from Elka stated you can install them either way but he preferred to install them with the springs down to access the adjustable damper easier.
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Though nitrogen charged shocks are bi-directional. (And conventional shocks are not)
Typically, they are mounted in the inverted position, with the body on top and the spring on the bottom. Not that it matters that much on the Spyder. But one reason is you always want to reduce the un-sprung weight for better suspension compliance. The body being heavier than the spring, this means inverted. The next reason is that because they assume you will be mounting them this way. They place the valve stem to be accessible in this position.
Never check your nitrogen charge unless you have the proper setup for it. Though you should check them every so many years. Without the correct setup, you'll just lose what you have with no way to replace it. Leaving it alone is much better than checking them if you don't know how. It is tempting because they look like a standard tire valve. Don't do it! Don't ask me how I know...
Last edited by BajaRon; 10-07-2021 at 09:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
Though nitrogen charged shocks are bi-directional. (And conventional shocks are not)
Typically, they are mounted in the inverted position, with the body on top and the spring on the bottom. Not that it matters that much on the Spyder. But one reason is you always want to reduce the un-sprung weight for better suspension compliance. The body being heavier than the spring, this means inverted. The next reason is that because they assume you will be mounting them this way. They place the valve stem to be accessible in this position.
Never check your nitrogen charge unless you have the proper setup for it. Though you should check them every so many years. Without the correct setup, you'll just lose what you have with no way to replace it. Leaving it alone is much better than checking them if you don't know how. It is tempting because they look like a standard tire valve. Don't do it! Don't ask me how I know...
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I'm going to flip them around this weekend when I install the rear shock.
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If they will fit and have no interference through the entire suspension movement, I suggest installing them with bodies down shafts up. This protects the shafts from road debris.
Regarding gas pressurized shocks, in order for them to be mounted in any position or at any angle, they MUST utilize either an IFP or bladder to isolate the fluid from the nitrogen.
They do make gas shocks without an IFP or bladder system, those are emulsion type shocks where the nitrogen and fluid will mix. When I was shopping for Spyder shocks several years ago, I spoke with Elka and at that time their offerings were the lower performance emulsion shocks. Supposedly this has changed. Learning that I purchased a different brand at that time.
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Originally Posted by DanDanTMM
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I'm going to flip them around this weekend when I install the rear shock.
I would do the same...
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