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With ATVs, suspension can make or break the enjoyment of the ride. Suspension can also be a factor in keeping on the ATV, as well as being able to make sharper turns and take bigger bumps without loss of control. It is one of the most important systems on any vehicle, especially on an ATV. An ELKA suspension system for an ATV is custom built to specifications for the vehicle. Fullflight Racing is an Authorized Elka dealer. Get yours here. Specifications For Manufacture When ordering a suspension kit for an ATV, there is a form that must be filled out at ELKA....

Suspension Types: There are three basic types of shocks currently available on production quads. Standard Non-Adjustable Shocks: These shocks are found on smaller, more cost-efficient quads such as youth quads. As the name suggests, they do not have any adjustability and rely heavily on the spring to produce suspension action (to soak up the bumps and jumps). Pre-load Adjustable Shocks: These shocks are usually found on entry-level sport quads as well as most sport/utility quads. Preload adjustable suspensions have two types: the first generally uses five pre-determined preload settings, while the other uses a threaded lock ring mechanism. Both types work on the...