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Workshop => Suspension and Chassis => Topic started by: Robsessed86 on January 29, 2016, 06:38:20 PM
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So I need some advice on what shop to use to have my custom axis shocks rebuilt and a new set built for a build I'm working on. I'm definitely settled on custom axis for new shocks and I want to put the shocks in the absolute most experienced hands possible. I know a shock is only as good as its valving for the particular setup that its paired with. I know Andy Maul was a master of building custom axis but as we all know he passed so I was hoping you guys could give some help from experience. I've heard some about schmidty but not sure about them and custom axis?? All help is appreciated.
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Why not use custom axis? They are very capable of revalving and rebuilding. They were very reasonable in price
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Why not use custom axis? They are very capable of revalving and rebuilding. They were very reasonable in price
Agreed. I have 2 sets I need to get rebuilt and am leaning towards sending them back to Custom Axis.
Other shops I'd look into are:
Schmidty Racing (http://www.schmidtyracing.com) - TRX250R.ORG Site Sponsor.
DeRisi Racing (http://derisiracing.com/).
I have heard rumors that Maul Tech is still doing work after the loss of Andy, but haven't looked into it.
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I've thought about going to custom axis but haven't known anyone that had new shocks built with them. I'll call them Monday for prices. Thanks fellas for the help.
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I was cheap. Was under $150 a shock for a revalve
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Maul Tech is still doing work. There is a new phone number. Should be updated on there site, if not, I will get it
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Jet suspension has some of the best customer service I've delt with..
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(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/305_7180_2017-04-18_9245.jpg)I sent mine here to my personal shock builder here in Gilbert Az. And he did a ton of work to them. One had a bent shaft and were reworked for dunes cant complain about price because it was so inexpensive, and best part is I got to watch how my shock was rebuilt. For me it is so good having Kirk here because if I need any adjustments i call him and he tells me what to do to fix issue or if shock has to be brought back for any adjustments I just drive 10 miles to his home and shock is adjust within hour!!!
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Maul Tech is still doing work. There is a new phone number. Should be updated on there site, if not, I will get it
Can u get new number to Maul Tech and pm me please. Much appreciated
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(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/305_7180_2017-04-18_924.jpg)I sent mine here to my personal shock builder here in Gilbert Az. And he did a ton of work to them. One had a bent shaft and were reworked for dunes cant complain about price because it was so inexpensive, and best part is I got to watch how my shock was rebuilt. For me it is so good having Kirk here because if I need any adjustments i call him and he tells me what to do to fix issue or if shock has to be brought back for any adjustments I just drive 10 miles to his home and shock is adjust within hour!!!
Beautiful quad man. Nice shocks but the plastics, wow. I love them. If you ever sell let me know please.
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Matt Blommel from Blommel Motorsports, he is out of Florida
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I've heard that the guys from Axis are great to deal with. You could also send them to Exit, the guy who owns Exit designed the Axis line and the Exits are very close to them.
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Baldwin motorsports does axis shocks also
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Yes, Maul Tech atv is still open and work is being done by another guy that was trained by Andy. So he should know his stuff.
Schmidty Racing, one of our site sponsors, is a great resource as well. Heard good things about them.
Cage Tech ATV is another great resource. There are a company out of Alabama. The owner was also trained under Any Maul. He races atv mx as well.
Custom Axis has great customer service and are great for servicing shocks, but they seemed to be outdated when it comes to setting up shocks for our quads. I think they have moved on to newer quads and stopped developing the best practices for our quads. I know that axis setup my shocks for me. Then Andy went through them and completely changed them. They worked much better after Andy revalved them.Just my 2 cents.
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Jet suspension has some of the best customer service I've delt with..
^^ Agreed ^^
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Thanks guys much appreciated
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Ian at Monster Performance has good prices. From his webiste sleds are his focus, but Im pretty sure he owns an R and is part of the facebook group
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Ian at Monster Performance has good prices. From his webiste sleds are his focus, but Im pretty sure he owns an R and is part of the facebook group
I've spoke to Ian about my axis shocks and a great guy to talk to ad sounds like he knows his stuff. Great prices as well
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Thanks for all the helpful input.
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I know u are set on axis but I've been switching to Motowoz and the owner Jim is fantastic so far. Very happy with the product, set up, and customer service. He can be hard to get a hold of but always calls or e-mails back quickly.
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I know u are set on axis but I've been switching to Motowoz and the owner Jim is fantastic so far. Very happy with the product, set up, and customer service. He can be hard to get a hold of but always calls or e-mails back quickly.
My friends son has motowoz on his JB Mod mini and holy crap is that a plush ride. The kid SAILS that thing and it just lands so perfectly. They are on my list...not cheap but WOW plush
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Yup Jim at Motowoz is the real deal. Running them on my XC 450 and my XC 250R this year. Who knows, maybe i will switch the Laeger over to.
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Kyle you like your mototwoz more than your custom axis
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I think so. The adjustable cross overs is a huge advantage. It gives another degree of adjustment for me that you cant get with any other shock. I have used it quite a bit. I like to run my shocks as soft as possible, but i come up to tracks that have super steep faces where I would bottom out on take off, so i would have to adjust my crossover to get me on the main spring a bit earlier for more bottoming resistance. other wise you have to crank your compression up on the shock and that just hurts you everywhere. I like to run a soft compression setting so that it soaks up everything.
Plus Jim at Motowoz is awesome to work with and his shocks are beautiful. I still like my Axis. No question there. But you can see where im putting my money at.
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Does Motowoz have their own line of shocks or do they just rebuild aftermarket shocks(Axis, TCP, Elka, PEP, etc) with Motowoz components?
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It's 100% their own line. All of it is manufactured in Minnesota. The new Motowoz are also aluminum like the stage 5 elkas. Jim said they would be close in weight to the fox floats.
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The new stage 3 & 4 elkas are aluminum too.
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Talk to Schmidty racing, site sponsor.. I got a set built from him and I'm very happy with them.