I don't know what to do

[Wolf]

So I want to re-do my banshee's suspension and arms. Stock just doesn't cut it anymore. If I have enough money im going to get a +4 swing with the shocks. I've heard elkas are really great shocks but im concerned about the price and setup. So, my first question is if elka shocks would be the best buy for hard dune riding and jumping? If they are the best buy which stage would be the best to go with? Also, would I have to buy a +4 swing to match the rear elka shock or could I buy just the rear shock and worry about the swing later? Also, if I bought front elkas would I have to buy longer A-arms to match? Finally, if i get the +4 swing do I have to get longer A arms to match or can I use the stock ones?

 

Sorry thats a ton of questions but any help would be much appreciated.

[donkeypuncher]

So I want to re-do my banshee's suspension and arms. Stock just doesn't cut it anymore. If I have enough money im going to get a +4 swing with the shocks. I've heard elkas are really great shocks but im concerned about the price and setup. So, my first question is if elka shocks would be the best buy for hard dune riding and jumping? If they are the best buy which stage would be the best to go with? Also, would I have to buy a +4 swing to match the rear elka shock or could I buy just the rear shock and worry about the swing later? Also, if I bought front elkas would I have to buy longer A-arms to match? Finally, if i get the +4 swing do I have to get longer A arms to match or can I use the stock ones?

 

Sorry thats a ton of questions but any help would be much appreciated.

 

 

the guys at elka can build the shocks to your needs. so if you buy extended a-arms then they will set up the shocks for extended a-arms. same goes for the swing arm. you dont really NEED a longer swing arm (or a-arms) to accomodate aftermarket shocks. a lot of guys that ride dunes, buy the elka dune edition shocks. if money isnt tight then elka would be a good choice, but dont overlook other brands such as custom axis, PEP, ohlins, etc.... if you are looking to save a little money then a set of works dual rates will be a great improvement over stock. when you buy the shocks just make sure they are valved for your weight and a-arm/swing arm length.

[Wolf]

Well eventually I want to get the +4 swing but the shocks are my priority. If I get the dune edition shocks all around can I buy longer arms later or do I have to get the longer arms and then the suspension?

[donkeypuncher]

Well eventually I want to get the +4 swing but the shocks are my priority. If I get the dune edition shocks all around can I buy longer arms later or do I have to get the longer arms and then the suspension?

 

 

if you buy the shocks first then you will have to send them back to elka (or whoever you choose) to be re-valved when you pick up the longer arms to compensate for the added leverage the longer arms will have. same goes with the rear shock and swing arm. shocks and a-arms/swing arms kind of go hand in hand. if you get the wider arms before the aftermarket shocks then you will have to ride with the stock shocks that will ride worse then they did with the stock arms. if anything you can buy the shocks, have them valved for the wider arms and longer swing arm that you plan on buying and have a little bit stiffer of a ride untill you buy the a-arms and swinger.

[Wolf]

Alright. Im probably going to end up getting all around elkas or some other kind and then having them revalved once I get the money for longer arms. As for arm length do I have to get longer A arms if I get a longer swing or can I keep them the stock length? Cause I don't see much of an advantage to longer A arms.

[donkeypuncher]

Alright. Im probably going to end up getting all around elkas or some other kind and then having them revalved once I get the money for longer arms. As for arm length do I have to get longer A arms if I get a longer swing or can I keep them the stock length? Cause I don't see much of an advantage to longer A arms.

 

the length of swing arm you run has no effect on what a-arms you run. the main reason people get wider a-arms is the same reason they get a wider axle, for stability. if you dont feel you need the extra width then running the stock arms is perfectly fine.

 

p.s. snap some pics when you get your new suspension!

[Wolf]

Alright I will once I get the money and everything. I think im going to go with an elka stage 3 dune kit for all around suspension. If im spending that much money I might as well do it right.

[bansheesandrider]

Most of the guys I ride with run a +4 or +6 swingarm and stock sized control arms. That way it is fairly manueverable between trees still. I also have a +2 axle andI feel that gives me plenty of stability for sidehilling so I don't need extended a arms in the front. If your swingarm is stock, you can get it extended for $100-$150 exchange, it won't be a round house set up but it would save you from having to get the shock revalved later. My recomendation would be go with the shocks of your choice, keep the stock width a arms in the front, get your stock swingarm lengthened and try it. That way you shock would be setup for the swingarm and you won't have to get it revalved. If you have to have a round housing swingarm you can get it later. I would go with a wider axle before you get wider a arms, it will have a greater effect.