These Walker Evans 2.5” piggyback coilover shocks for the Kawasaki Ridge are a direct replacement upgrade designed to dynamically improve how the machine rides and handles.
They use a larger 2.5” aluminum shock body with an integrated piggyback reservoir, which increases oil volume and helps the shock stay more consistent when running rough terrain for longer periods.
Where these really make a difference is in how the suspension reacts as you drive. Instead of the factory setup feeling harsh over small bumps and then blowing through travel on bigger hits, these shocks keep the suspension working through the full stroke in a more controlled way. On rough trails, the initial part of the travel absorbs chatter and small impacts more smoothly, while deeper in the stroke the shock firms up to control bigger hits, keeping the machine from diving, bucking, or getting unsettled. That translates into better tire contact with the ground, more predictable handling, and a machine that stays composed instead of reacting unpredictably when the terrain gets rough.
They’re built with performance valving and adjustable compression, so you can fine-tune how the Ridge responds based on terrain and how you drive. Whether you want a softer ride for slower trail work or more control when picking up speed, you can adjust them to match.
Construction is what you’d expect from Walker Evans — billet aluminum bodies, hard anodized finish, 3/4” stainless steel shafts, and Viton seals — all built to handle repeated use and rough conditions. They’re also rebuildable and re-valvable, so they can be serviced and tuned over time instead of replaced.
These come set up with Eibach single rate springs, which help control body roll and keep the machine more stable. They’re designed to bolt directly into factory mounting locations, making installation straightforward while working with stock suspension geometry.
Overall, this is a solid upgrade over factory shocks, delivering a smoother ride, improved control, and more consistent performance when the terrain gets rough.
Features:
- 100% MADE IN THE USA
- RE-VALVABLE AND RE-BUILD-ABLE
- EIBACH SINGLE RATE SPRINGS
- 3/4" STAINLESS STEEL SHAFT
- VITON SHAFT O-RINGS
- HARD ANODIZED FOR PROTECTION AND LONG LIFE
- BILLET ALUMINUM DESIGN
- 2.5" ALUMINUM SHOCK BODY
- STEEL MOUNTING ENDS
- DESIGNED TO FIT IN OEM MOUNTS
- QUALITY FIT, FUNCTION, AND APPEARANCE
Notes:
- This shock is for use with OEM arms only, or long travel kits where the shock mounts are in the OEM locations
