The Heavy Hitter E Ride Billet Suspension Linkage Upgrade is GritShift's 7075 billet aluminum replacement for the stock rear linkage on the E Ride Pro-S, Pro-SS, Pro-SS 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0, and Pro-SR. It retains OEM ride height, ships pre-assembled with new needle roller bearings, bushings and seals, reuses the bike's existing linkage bolts, and installs in about 20 minutes.
Specs verified September 2026 against the live GritShift product page and the Heavy Hitter assembly tech sheet.
Specifications
| Material | 7075 billet aluminum |
|---|---|
| Finish | Type 2 black anodized |
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Bushings | Hardened steel, precision no-slop fit |
| Bearings | 4× needle roller bearings, pre-installed |
| Bearing sleeves | 2× Ø12 mm |
| Ride height | Retains OEM height for correct geometry and articulation |
| Progression | Accurate progression geometry with optimal clearance |
| Mounting hardware | Not included. Reuses the OEM linkage bolts, or pairs with the Heavy Hitter 4140 Chromoly E Ride Linkage / Triangle / Shock Bolt Upgrade Kit (sold separately) |
| Grease | Red assembly grease; bearings must be greased before installation |
| Re-grease interval | Every 15 to 25 hours of use in normal conditions; every 5 to 10 hours with pressure washing or muddy racing |
| Install time | About 20 minutes |
What bikes does the Heavy Hitter E Ride linkage fit?
- E Ride Pro-S
- E Ride Pro-SS
- E Ride Pro-SS 2.0
- E Ride Pro-SS 3.0
- E Ride Pro-SS 4.0
- E Ride Pro-SR
Why replace the stock E Ride Pro linkage?
The stock linkage is a known weak point in the E Ride Pro rear suspension. The Heavy Hitter linkage is engineered to address it before a failure damages the shock or other components, using 7075 billet aluminum and hardened steel bushings in place of the factory parts, while keeping the OEM ride height so geometry and articulation stay correct.
What is in the box?
- 1× billet linkage
- 4× needle roller bearings
- 4× black nylon bushings
- 2× Ø12 mm bearing sleeves
Mounting bolts are not included: the linkage reuses the OEM hardware already on the bike, or the 4140 chromoly bolt upgrade kit linked above.
How do I install and maintain it?
Installation takes about 20 minutes. Grease the bearings with red assembly grease before installing. Re-grease every 15 to 25 hours of use in normal conditions, or every 5 to 10 hours if you pressure-wash the bike or race in mud. The assembly guide is the Heavy Hitter E Ride Linkage tech sheet (PDF).
Where can I buy the Heavy Hitter E Ride Billet Suspension Linkage Upgrade?
Right here. We sell the Heavy Hitter E Ride Billet Suspension Linkage Upgrade at GritShift.
