Elkas or Works?

[Zhutch7]

I am looking to get some new front shocks soon, but I am looking to find something under $500 or right at 5. What would be best for my riding style, which is trail riding? I will never race my bike, but I am getting +2 a-arms so I figured I might as well upgrade my suspension while I'm at it. Also, Laeger or Houser? Thanks -Zhutch7-

[Zakradu398]

I am looking to get some new front shocks soon, but I am looking to find something under $500 or right at 5. What would be best for my riding style, which is trail riding? I will never race my bike, but I am getting +2 a-arms so I figured I might as well upgrade my suspension while I'm at it. Also, Laeger or Houser? Thanks -Zhutch7-

The works are a good budget shock. If you got the dough go stage 3+ elkas.

[Mtndew99]

I got stage 2 Elka fronts there pretty smooth

[chronicsmoke]

try and get something with both compression and rebound.. Elka before Works but you'll be able to find others in that price range. Custom Axis/Fox/Motowoz/Stadium/PEP are all great shocks too

[Zakradu398]

try and get something with both compression and rebound.. Elka before Works but you'll be able to find others in that price range. Custom Axis/Fox/Motowoz/Stadium/PEP are all great shocks too

I have heard the air shocks such as fox may not be the best choice for offroad since they require more maintenance.. Not sure if its true or not tho

[chronicsmoke]

I have heard the air shocks such as fox may not be the best choice for offroad since they require more maintenance.. Not sure if its true or not tho

Because they are air pressure you constantly have to adjust the pressure. Great if you know what you're doing.. a pita if you don't have a clue. Fox will tell you the average pressure specs for your setup if you call them though

[DragonGunner]

I have Works for about 13 yrs on the 400EX and Elka's for last 7 yrs on another quad. The Works are a great shock for the money, mine are triple rate with rezzies set up
for my riding style strait fro Works.....I would recommed the same. For plus 2 a-arms look up JD Performance....when I bought the yrs ago they said they would ship out right away...I said you mean when you get my check.....naaaa......we send them out, just send us a check later....wow...are you kidding me! Got them about a week later and then sent a check. Think the guy that makes them use to do leagers.

[Zhutch7]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have heard a lot of great things about Works and Elkas. I haven't heard much or looked into Fox. I have found some basic Elkas for right at $500 but every place I seem to look for Works they are more expensive than the Elkas. Where is a good place to buy and how much are they running for? What is the best deal for the money in my circumstance?

[Zakradu398]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have heard a lot of great things about Works and Elkas. I haven't heard much or looked into Fox. I have found some basic Elkas for right at $500 but every place I seem to look for Works they are more expensive than the Elkas. Where is a good place to buy and how much are they running for? What is the best deal for the money in my circumstance?

Stage 1 and 2 Elkas are not worth it IMO.. Too overpriced for the limited adjustability.

[Zhutch7]

I noticed that too when looking at a few websites. Do the Works have more adjustability on the basic models?