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« on: July 29, 2010, 11:29:30 PM »

I'm thinking about getting back into MX, So I want to start off by rebuilding my suspension. I have Elka shocks so naturally I looked into the manufacturer and for them to rebuild all three shocks to my specifications it's going to run me a little over $400. I'm assuming I'm not required to have my suspension rebuilt by the manufacturer, Can I get this done elsewhere cheaper? Locally preferred, in the Miami area.


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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 08:05:33 AM »

http://www.jet-motorsports.com/

Ask for Nick.
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2010, 08:14:22 AM »

performance atv  ask for ray   305 235-3880  next to tamiami airport
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2010, 09:54:13 AM »

Matt Blommel at www.blommelmotorsports.com
He does almost all the shocks at Dade City for the top riders.
Really good guy too.
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« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2010, 11:03:11 AM »

What Greenmachine said... I even heard Blommel can shorten the shafts.
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2010, 11:45:46 AM »

Most definitely, Matt Blommel(http://www.blommelmotorsports.com).

I've been to his place and have watched him work on my own shocks and other
peoples too! He's very thorough and gets it done right for you.

My PEP's he rebuilt last week had a problem with the rezzies... he got them warrantied
for me!!! I did not buy the shocks originally either Smiley

Give 'em a call (813) 714-1325
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2010, 03:34:33 PM »

X3 for Matt, One hellava guy..
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2010, 06:04:33 PM »

Alrighty then, Looks like i'll be giving Matt a call. Thanks fellas.
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2010, 09:10:19 PM »

I sent my rear fox shock to Matt after I blew it out. It is a way better than new and he is a top notch guy. Def were I will be sending all my stuff to.
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2010, 10:06:35 PM »

Quick question as I've been too tied up to call today and seeing as so many of you have dealt with him before...


What was the average cost and turn around time?

I'll be doing a complete shock rebuild, everything but the springs Tongue
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2010, 11:58:50 PM »

It's late(Midnight), I txtx'd him... he didn't reply Sad  LOL

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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2010, 10:15:21 PM »

Quick question as I've been too tied up to call today and seeing as so many of you have dealt with him before...


What was the average cost and turn around time?

I'll be doing a complete shock rebuild, everything but the springs Tongue

Matt text'd me this morning as I was on my way to ThunderX. He said, it
would be from 60.00 to 120.00 per shock. Sometimes just a fluid change and
a nitrogen recharge is all that is necessary. If seals, bump stops etc need
replaced that obviously drives the price up.

Turn around time is about 3 days. Unless you were local, which in that case you
could wait on them while he does them!

HTH's,
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2010, 10:36:23 PM »

Quick question as I've been too tied up to call today and seeing as so many of you have dealt with him before...


What was the average cost and turn around time?

I'll be doing a complete shock rebuild, everything but the springs Tongue

Matt text'd me this morning as I was on my way to ThunderX. He said, it
would be from 60.00 to 120.00 per shock. Sometimes just a fluid change and
a nitrogen recharge is all that is necessary. If seals, bump stops etc need
replaced that obviously drives the price up.

Turn around time is about 3 days. Unless you were local, which in that case you
could wait on them while he does them!

HTH's,
 - Dan
Thanks for the info, I'll give him a call monday on my lunch break Tongue

The shocks haven't been serviced in a very long time, they're over due for a full rebuild.
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« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2010, 01:53:58 PM »

Just got off the phone with Matt, seems like a really cool guy. Sending the shocks out tomorrow on my lunch break Tongue
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