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Rip_Tear
07-13-2004, 07:24 PM
Well, I want to buy some Elka Tripples, with SSD and Rezzies, set up for +1 a-arms. I don't know what a-arms I want yet, or if I am going to get them before the winter. But I would like to get the Elka's now and just run them soft with my stock a-arms. When I phone Elka will it matter that I don't know what kind of a-arms I am getting yet? All I know is I want +1's.

I think it should be fine to run the Elka's set up for +1's on my stockers for now, what do you think?
Tommy 17
07-13-2004, 08:00 PM
i don't think it really matters on a STD travel front end...


when u call about long travel they come specific to the a-arms... bc they all very so much...
Toadz400
07-14-2004, 12:18 AM
Originally posted by Rip_Tear
I think it should be fine to run the Elka's set up for +1's on my stockers for now, what do you think?

They will be hard, not soft running on the stock arms. It should be okay...as long as you are not jumping. As for the a-arms...go with a lot of the more popular brands, like Houser, or JB...
nacs400ex
07-15-2004, 07:26 AM
I dont think you will notice the difference too much getting your shocks valved for +1's. But if it were something like +3s, Im sure they would be STIFF. As for the a-arms go with JB!!
Toadz400
07-15-2004, 07:50 AM
Originally posted by nacs400ex
I dont think you will notice the difference too much getting your shocks valved for +1's. But if it were something like +3s, Im sure they would be STIFF. As for the a-arms go with JB!!

You will probably be able to notice the difference, it'll just seem like it's set up for a larger weight. Should be fine until you get your arms.
Rip_Tear
07-15-2004, 04:07 PM
Now I just need to find a reliable place to get a-arms... I would like to get JB's but I don't think that they will send to Canada...
INFANTRY RACING
07-15-2004, 08:07 PM
have you checked out strong arm a-arms. they are made in canada
fyffe23
07-15-2004, 10:57 PM
magic racing has +2s for $525
Florida400EX
07-15-2004, 11:14 PM
Go with Laegers... I love mine.
Axis400exRider
07-17-2004, 02:15 AM
My cousin has triple rate elka with rezzies and zero preload and all that, he just bought some Armadillo A-arms +2 in. that thing is so low and wide and still has a lot of travel, they say for mx +2 is ideal. Just wanted to let you know that its like $450-500 for full tie rods, ball joints and the arms.