Why no Elka's listed for the 13's

[3 Wheel Addict]

Been on Elka's web site and they don't even offer them for the 13's. I know people have them but why are they so hard to find? Pitbull has some but nothing with any custom spring rates just stock replacements. I'm a big guy 6'4" and 295lbs. so pretty sure I need stiffer springs.

 

[rabtech]

Just call Jon at elka. He will fix you up.

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[Bob Denman]

Do you have any contact information for him?

 

[rabtech]

I just call the number on the website. I ask for Jon. I will look and see if I have his contact info also.

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[Bob Denman]

Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

I poked around on their site and finally found the phone number, will call them tomorrow. ( 800-557-0552 )

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

New set on the way direct from Elka, nice people to talk to and deal with!

 

[kyace2003]

New shocks affect alignment

Not to sound too stupid here, will the replacement shocks affect the alignment?

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Not to sound too stupid here, will the replacement shocks affect the alignment?

I PM'ed Lamont but so far have got no reply. That though has crossed my mind knowing that I may be headed down this weekend to get an alignment. I know that the shocks are money well spent, also know they will help with my bottoming out. I'm a big guy and the front shocks offer no adjustment. I spoke with the people at Elka this morning and there is a good possibility I will have them before I leave, I hope. If not then we will just see what Lamont thinks.

 

[gypsy_100]

I PM'ed Lamont but so far have got no reply. That though has crossed my mind knowing that I may be headed down this weekend to get an alignment. I know that the shocks are money well spent, also know they will help with my bottoming out. I'm a big guy and the front shocks offer no adjustment. I spoke with the people at Elka this morning and there is a good possibility I will have them before I leave, I hope. If not then we will just see what Lamont thinks.

Elka's installed on the 2010's thru 2012's raised the ride height which in turn changed the nominal toe-in. Some think that may be one factor that helped improve the straight line stability. Jon at Elka or Len should be able to tell you if the ride height of the 2013's is affected by the Elka's. If not, then alignment should be fine I would think. If the height changes, the toe-in will probably change, too.

 

[stillriding]

Elka's installed on the 2010's thru 2012's raised the ride height which in turn changed the nominal toe-in. Some think that may be one factor that helped improve the straight line stability. Jon at Elka or Len should be able to tell you if the ride height of the 2013's is affected by the Elka's. If not, then alignment should be fine I would think. If the height changes, the toe-in will probably change, too.

And if the height changes, you'll probably have to re-adjust the headlights.

 

[gypsy_100]

And if the height changes, you'll probably have to re-adjust the headlights.

Good point. I forgot to mention that. I recorded my headlight patterns on the wall before installation and then made them the same after the install. Easy to do as long as you have the starting point.

 

[va2djd]

I poked around on their site and finally found the phone number, will call them tomorrow. ( 800-557-0552 )

Ext 257

 

[flamingobabe]

I've had Elka's on my ST-L since the day I purchased it from PitBull in March '13....when Spyderpops did the Laser alignment last weekend...right side dead on and left side 1/8 inch out...almost perfect....thanks to PitBull installing Elka's.....thanks to Spyderpops too....

 

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup:
Char,
Have you had any more success with the leanness, erratic running, and overheating conditions? :shocked:
I hoping that you have! ray: