Just wanted to pass along this info for anyone who might be able to take advantage of it.
Santa Cruz Bikes is blowing out a bunch of 5th Element shocks (coil and air) for $99 ea! The hitch of course is that it's a limited number of eye-to-eye lengths and spring poundages; but if you need a new shock and any of these match yours for size you can't beat it with a stick.
Check here:
http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/cat...d86a22b785a474
My son got a Swinger 6-way last winter in a similar deal - - a good site to periodically keep an eye on.