I asked Elka about it, and they said I had to buy it with their shock that is made for it. That it was 2" longer. I couldn't buy a shock now (stock length) and a link later. I would think you could run a stock length shock with it but that would drop the rear of your quad dramatically. Also, that link sits ALOT lower than a stock one, hence the built-in skid plate. I don't know what your plans are for one, but that's what I've been told about them.