[acehogrider]

Okay I have the base maverick X3 and want to upgrade shocks I am tired of only have 1 adjustment soft medium and firm. i see that can am has released a shock set for the 64" models. also looking at elka stage 5. i want the best ride i can get any suggestions thanks in advance. Can Am ATV Fox? High-Performance 2.5 / 3 Bypass Shock Kit - Maverick X3

 

[firefly]

I have a complete set of Fox RC2 off a DS that I'm going to sell

 

[Hollywood X3]

Stay away from Elka. They are a nightmare to get valved correctly. Plus, they are notorious for leaking.

 

[acehogrider]

thank you for the advice on elka shocks I read somewhere else something about elkas were notorius for leaking

 

[acehogrider]

How much Firefly why are you replacing your shocks just curious.

 

[sandfreak]

Shock Therapy offers an upgrade for your shocks.. I would give them a call first before going out and spending $$ on new shocks.. The IBP shocks from CanAm do look nice but I would buy them from someone that would valve and set them up for you..

Okay I have the base maverick X3 and want to upgrade shocks I am tired of only have 1 adjustment soft medium and firm. i see that can am has released a shock set for the 64" models. also looking at elka stage 5. i want the best ride i can get any suggestions thanks in advance. Can Am ATV Fox? High-Performance 2.5 / 3 Bypass Shock Kit - Maverick X3

 

[MN Mav]

Is there not enough adjustability with just the three settings? I thought about buying the base model just for the simplicity. Hardly ever adjust the shocks on my 16 XRS because of the complexity of them.

 

[MacLean]

Stay away from Elka. They are a nightmare to get valved correctly. Plus, they are notorious for leaking.

Agreed, I've never heard of anyone having good luck with them on anything bigger than an ATV.

 

[firefly]

going to long travel and need the longer shocks off the RS

 

[Shawnner77]

Shock Therapy hands down!!! Love how my car rides

 

[ride200mi]

I had Shock Therapy set up my DS also. As far a shock to use.... One word.... Fox!

 

[Sandman_73]

I had Shock Therapy set up my DS also. As far a shock to use.... One word.... Fox!

You keep your front sway bar connected? All the low speed harshness gone?

 

[Pound Sand]

going to long travel and need the longer shocks off the RS

this is your deal!
I have customers with x3DS shocks also because they are going to long travel.
Work a deal with firefly!
Also have x3rs stock long travel shocks. Customers switching to Walker evans or Kings.

 

[acehogrider]

Ok just some FYI for base model x3 owners. I did some tuning on my shocks raised it to 15" ground clearance set the front crossover 1" above the rubber and the rear 1.5" rides 10 times smoother. I would still like to go with the better shocks from ds or rs. What is the advantage of going with rs shocks.

 

[ride200mi]

You keep your front sway bar connected? All the low speed harshness gone?

I still have the sway bar connected. Mainly due to the racing I do. Fast trails, some dune whoops etc... I've not really had any "low speed" harshness. I did have some high speed, which seems to be a lot less after the re-valve. I'm having a little more high speed damping taken out. The sway bar noise is almost non-exitent now. Still working on it to get it were I want it for my style of racing (which tends to be wide open all the time).

 

[ride200mi]

Ok just some FYI for base model x3 owners. I did some tuning on my shocks raised it to 15" ground clearance set the front crossover 1" above the rubber and the rear 1.5" rides 10 times smoother. I would still like to go with the better shocks from ds or rs. What is the advantage of going with rs shocks.

Longer shocks/longer travel. However, I think it was mentioned somewhere on the forum, you may not be able to use RS shocks on Basic/DS cars. I'm sure someone will correct me.

 

[acehogrider]

Next question why will the x3 rs shocks not Fit on x3 ds or base model.

 

[ride200mi]

If I remember the details correctly, because the shock is so much longer, the RS has a different "A" arm for the longer travel. Same goes for the rear trailing arm. Trying to use a longer shock will take the suspension components to far out of range. Again I don't remember all the details as to why you shouldn't use RS shocks. I'm sure someone will chime in on this.

 

[m00s3]

Ok just some FYI for base model x3 owners. I did some tuning on my shocks raised it to 15" ground clearance set the front crossover 1" above the rubber and the rear 1.5" rides 10 times smoother. I would still like to go with the better shocks from ds or rs. What is the advantage of going with rs shocks.

That means you're engaging the main spring awfully quick. What does your overall width measure out to with those new wheels? Also have base.

 

[acehogrider]

68" wide with those wheels they are +10 offset.
Looking for any feedback on adjusting shocks for the base model.