Bit the Bullet - Axis Shocks

[stevewithOCD]

Hi Guys

Well after some debate and much research I decided to get the full custom Axis shocks from Hygear. After all the mods I cant wait to ride even though I may have to pinch a tent cause of it.

First of all, you PITCH a tent & PINCH a loaf.
Second of all, the DX came with basic shocks correct? Not the qsr3's correct?

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

Ella's are hand built and fully customizable right from factory.

https://us.elkasuspension.com/snowmobile-shock-absorbers/

Yep fully customizable but how close are they to the valving. I’m sure they are close but hygear is in heart of the riding area of northeast and I know on my nytro they had it spot on. And excited to see how they are on my winder. I do have set of elka stg5 I’m gonna swap out and try too

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

And they are just sexy

 

[VX1R]

I agree fxnytrokid.....these shocks are extremely sexy on the SW.

They look great on your white/blue SW!

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

I agree fxnytrokid.....these shocks are extremely sexy on the SW.

They look great on your white/blue SW!

View attachment 132387

same with your red/white vx1. Racewerx is finnishing up my wrap currently. That’s final project for this season other than studs. Your sled was an inspiration.

 

[rnusr01]

First of all, you PITCH a tent & PINCH a loaf.
Second of all, the DX came with basic shocks correct? Not the qsr3's correct?

Lol thats funny. I have the LTX-SE which came with the Fox floats so yes basic shock. With all the changes its a @#$%^&*()(*&^%$#@$%^&* now

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Lol thats funny. I have the LTX-SE which came with the Fox floats so yes basic shock. With all the changes its a @#$%^&*()(*&^%$#@$%^&* now

Your SE came with floats? Most SE I have seen all have the RC shocks, with the Rebound knob on bottom(similar to a doo X shock) however the RC stands for Rebound and Compression....and no Ressie. I thought those might be decent enough up front on SE models, but the rears were lacking on SE models...I believe just a base HPG in center and maybe it has a RC type in rear but not certain.

I had floats on my cat and that sled rode so bad...floats(air shock) on these are not very good IMO.

 

[Beerman]

Ouch. $3350 for the full set.

 

[rnusr01]

Your SE came with floats? Most SE I have seen all have the RC shocks, with the Rebound knob on bottom(similar to a doo X shock) however the RC stands for Rebound and Compression....and no Ressie. I thought those might be decent enough up front on SE models, but the rears were lacking on SE models...I believe just a base HPG in center and maybe it has a RC type in rear but not certain.

I had floats on my cat and that sled rode so bad...floats(air shock) on these are not very good IMO.

Dan I stand corrected thank you.

 

[rnusr01]

its only $$$$

 

[stevewithOCD]

"it's only $$$$"! We NEED to hang out...i NEED friends like you!

 

[stevewithOCD]

Since you didn't have the QSR's, i think you made the right choice.

 

[Beerman]

Since you didn't have the QSR's, i think you made the right choice.

OCD master, this is what I'm struggling with. I could upgrade to the full set of QS3R's for ~$1900 (as far as I can tell for all 4 from Babbitts) or go with the Axis package for $3300. Is the Axis set going to make "that" much of a difference over the QS3R's?

 

[Beerman]

VX1R and Cannondale have both given me their valuable perspectives, and I'm honestly still unsure if either option would be such and day-and-night difference from the SE shocks that I'll have that "holy crap" moment. Or think "holy crap that was a lot of $ for a minor improvement".

 

[DMCTurbo]

That's pricey for sure, I love the ride of my winder with the QS3s, if the trails are rough enough to need better shocks my sled stays in the garage...