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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Gman*2007
Check out the Bilstein 5160 reservoirs.
he said he wanted good shocks.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by rcdude3
I have been running them on my DD for over a year now and love them. I went from the Rancho 9000XL's to the Elkas. They ride nice with the Plush Ride springs. Realy nice ride, and look cool!!! I have 14,472 miles on the shocks as the Jeep sits now and no complaints.
Do you think plushride coils are the softest/most comfortable on road? If so elka's and plushride coils will be included in my lift...Will also likely be going long arm or using the drop brackets by aev or one of the other companies that makes them.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by IZZY12OR3
Do you think plushride coils are the softest/most comfortable on road? If so elka's and plushride coils will be included in my lift...Will also likely be going long arm or using the drop brackets by aev or one of the other companies that makes them.
I really like the springs! I rode in a JK that just had a Rubi LA and Bilstein shocks on and my JK seemed to ride softer. I know the Rubi springs were not broken in since they were new. I plan to get a long arm in the next few months.
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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I ran them for close to a year and loved them...prevented the nose dive when braking hard, and it performed well both on and off road. But I have decided to sell them as I have gone with King coilovers. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Elkas in the future.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JaySC
I ran them for close to a year and loved them...prevented the nose dive when braking hard, and it performed well both on and off road. But I have decided to sell them as I have gone with King coilovers. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Elkas in the future.
Yes you did sell them. COME ON FRIDAY!!!! This package is taking forever to get here.

Friday night I will have these springs with the Rubi Express Super flex kit in. I have a few friends running these shocks already on a Teraflex lift. Nothing but positive reviews!
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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The 5100s are not that pleasant after a while, on my 2-door. I cannot go over 26 PSI on my 35" MTRs and 22-24 feels much better. They dampen decently but feel bit too firm. Just ordered the Elkas, and have my fingers crossed.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nick p
I've run the same springs with AEV tuned Bilsteins, OME sports and the Elka's. The Elka's transformed my vehicle, I love them! I read a report where someone criticised the harshness but I've had exactly the opposite experience. The ride is so smooth compared to the other shocks. I think they're outstanding.
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That might have been my negative report. I run the Elkas. Mods below. I couldn't really tell the difference between the Teraflex 9550 and the Elkas. Should have re-geared instead.

My JK still rides too rough for me. Next steps are EVO plush springs and load range C tires.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Not to hijack but I have a set of these for a 4-6" lift sitting in my garage, they have about 3000 miles on them, $850 shipped
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 07JKDakotaEd
Not to hijack but I have a set of these for a 4-6" lift sitting in my garage, they have about 3000 miles on them, $850 shipped
Any pics? May be interested.
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Bonedoc

Any pics? May be interested.
Ill get some pics tonight.
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