If you believe your stock HD11 MAX shocks are “good enough,” chances are you’ve never experienced a properly calibrated set of aftermarket shocks. It’s remarkable how much of a difference the Elka Stage 1 Shock Kit can make to your Defender HD11 MAX Limited/Lonestar CAB models .

Even at moderate cruising speeds, Stage 1 shocks smooth out bumps and eliminate vibration, allowing you to ride comfortably and confidently. As you apply more throttle, the performance gains become even more apparent—delivering a night-and-day improvement in handling, control, and overall ride quality.

The Stage 1 offers essential suspension adjustability, which may require some initial setup and fine-tuning to achieve optimal performance. With adjustability comes responsibility—but also superior results.

Elka Stage 1 Overview

The Stage 1 is Elka’s most accessible, entry-level performance shock, designed to upgrade your UTV’s suspension well beyond the limitations of stock shocks. These shocks are ideal for:

Replacing worn-out OEM shocks
Improving handling, stability, and comfort with a simple bolt-on solution

Adjustment

Threaded Spring Preload - Allows the rider to fine-tune spring tension to:

Precisely balance front and rear weight distribution
Set proper ride height and ground/chassis clearance
Raise or lower the vehicle to adapt to terrain or personal preference

Benefits

Comparable price to OEM shocks for replacement or upgrade
Simple, bolt-on installation
Vehicle-specific tuning
Same high-quality components and craftsmanship as higher-end Elka models
Increased stability for a safer, easier, and more enjoyable ride
Better use of available wheel travel with added protection against bottoming-out
Smoother absorption of bumps, impacts, and obstacles
Reduced body roll in corners, less squatting under acceleration, and reduced front-end dive under braking

What’s Included

Complete shock set: Front and Rear Shocks

This shock set is specifically tuned for the 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 MAX Limited and MAX Lone Star CAB and is model-year dependent.

If you’re looking for a setup for another Defender model, please contact us. We can special-order shocks tailored to your specific vehicle.

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