UTV Shock ReviewChanging out shocks on your UTV is a great way to improve the ride quality. Lots of shock manufacturers have embraced the side by side vehicle market and are offering replacement and long travel shocks.
Yamaha Rhino, Polaris RZR, Kawasaki Teryx, Arctic Cat Wildcat, Can-Am Maverick

Here are a few things to look for when it comes to UTV shocks:
- High and Low-Speed Compression Adjustment
- Rebound Adjustment
- Springs – Single Rate, Dual Rate or Air
- Preload Adjustment
- Bottom-out control
- Large Remote or Piggyback Reservoir
- Large Body – 1.5″ just won’t do anymore!
UTV Shock Manufacturers
Website: www.bilstein.com
Phone: 858-386-5900
Models: Steel Body Shock, SN Series Racing Shocks, ASN All Aluminum Racing Shocks

- Retail price for four shocks: $1,295 – $1,750
- Adjustment: Preload
- Springs: Single Rate
- Reservoir options: No reservoir
- Stock Geometry: Rhino, RZR, Teryx, Prowler
- Long Travel:
– RZR: Fireball Racing, Lonestar,
– Rhino: Fireball Racing, Lonestar, Long Travel Industries, ProCraft, Rhino-Tech, So Cal Fab
Website: www.elkasuspension.com
Phone: (800) 557-0552
Model: 36mm Standard

- Retail price for four shocks: $1,290 – $3,520
- Adjustment: Preload, Hi & Low-Speed Compression, Rebound
- Springs: Single rate or Dual Rate
- Reservoir options: No reservoir, Remote or Piggyback available
- Stock Geometry: Rhino, Ranger, RZR, Prowler
- Long Travel:
– RZR: Lonestar
– Rhino: Custom Motorsports, Fireball Racing, Granatelli, Laeger Racing, Lonestar Racing, Mason Motorsports, Phantom, Procraft, Pro-One, Shawz Metal Fab, So Cal Fab, Triple X Motorsports
Model: Elka Elite 46mm


- Retail price for four shocks: $1,990 – $4,710
- Adjustment: Preload, Hi & Low-Speed Compression, Rebound
- Springs: Single rate or Dual Rate
- Reservoir options: No reservoir, Remote or Piggyback available
- Stock Geometry: Rhino, Ranger, RZR, Prowler
- Long Travel:
– RZR: Lonestar
– Rhino: Custom Motorsports, Fireball Racing, Granatelli, Laeger Racing, Lonestar Racing, Mason Motorsports, Phantom, Procraft, Pro-One, Shawz Metal Fab, So Cal Fab, Triple X Motorsports
Elka Elite 46mm Race Shocks – Product Overview
Website: www.ars-fx.com
Phone: (435) 753-7774

- Retail price for four shocks:
- Adjustment: Ride height
- Springs: Dual rate coil
- Reservoir options: Piggyback Reservoir
- Stock Geometry: RZR, RZR S
- Long Travel: +4″ RZR
Large 50mm bore – over 1/8″ larger than most advertised 2.0″ shocks.High flow pistons and adjustable canisters that work together to produce a plush ride at speed.
Single and “adjustable” Dual Rate spring combinations to fine tune a given application.
Springs made of High Tensil material wire that are not only lighter but more consistent over time.
Bullet proof construction machined from billet 6061 and 7075 aluminum.
Made in the United States of America.
Website: www.ridefox.com
Phone: 800-FOX-SHOX
Models: 2.0, 2.0 Shock w/ DSC and 2.0 Shock w/ DSC/RD
Top of the line: FOX 2.5 Podium X Shocks
Robust 2.5 Inch Body
The new shock has a 6061-T6 smooth bore seamless aluminum body. The larger body allows for greater damping force capability while allowing the shock to run at lower overall temperatures. The 2.5 inch aluminum body allows a 50 percent increase in the piston area, which allows the shock to do more work with lower internal pressures, less heat, and greater durability.
Simple Dual-Speed Compression (DSC) Adjustment
With DSC, you can adjust the shock’s high- and low-speed compression damping by simply turning the external adjusters. The Podium Xs DSC allows you to maximize small bump compliance and traction while still having the extra damping required for big hits.
The high-speed compression adjuster affects compression damping mainly during medium to fast suspension movements such as steep jump faces, harsh flat landings, and aggressive whoops.
The low-speed compression adjuster impacts compression damping mostly during slow suspension movements like G-outs or smooth jump landings. It also affects wheel traction and the harshness or plushness of the vehicle.
Quick and Adjustable Rebound Damping
FOXs new UTV shock allows for personalized rebound damping adjustment. Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been compressed. The ability to make adjustments as the load, riding style, and terrain change is key to staying in control.
Bottom-Out Control(B.O.C) Technology
FOX’s B.O.C. technology provides extra resistance against harsh bottom-outs. As the Podium X shock is compressed, a secondary piston enters the bottom-out cup in the final 25 percent of travel to produce up to 3,000 pounds of additional damping force.
Without this, riders are forced to run a much stiffer setup to absorb a large impact. The technology allows Podium X shocks to be tuned to give improved small bump control in the upper portion of the stroke, while still maintaining the ability to absorb huge impacts and landings effectively.
 
Ultimate Polaris RZR XP Suspension
Website: www.jrishocks.com
Models: ECX-1 2.5 Series (Shaft Adjustable Compression), JRide
The new JRI 2.5″ Shaft Adjustable Shock eliminates the fluid loss a traditional crossover style compression adjuster sees, by moving the compression adjustment to the shaft. This allows the adjuster to work off the same velocities and volumes seen at the main piston as they are metered through the shaft. The end result is instantaneous reaction times for precision fine tune compression adjustments leading to a balanced ride in all terrain conditions.

Website: www.kingshocks.com

- Retail price for four shocks: $2,600
- Adjustment: Ride height
- Springs:
- Reservoir options: No reservoir
- Stock Geometry: Rhino, RZR, Prowler
- Long Travel:
Website: www.progressivesuspension.com
Phone: 877-690-7411
Model: 425 UTV Series

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Radflo Suspension Technology
Website: www.radflo.com
Phone: 714-965-7828
Model: 2.5 Remote Reservoir

Website: www.walkerevansracing.com
Phone: 888-933-7223
Model: Stock Replacement with Piggyback

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