front lower bumpstop install? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevybill · 01-16-2005, 10:50 PM

I am in the midle of my front suspension rebuild and need some tips on installing the lower rubber triangle shaped bumpstops.

Is there a trick or any helpful hints are greatly appreciated.

Tx Firefighter · 01-16-2005, 11:00 PM

Put them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds then run outside and pop them in. The heat makes them pliable.

SCOTI · 01-16-2005, 11:47 PM

I tried the microwave thing & it didn't work for me. I tried boiling water as well w/no luck.

What I wound up doing was drill an access hole (I had a 5/8" hole-saw handy)in the front of the bump-stop 'mount' so that I could grab the rubber & help pull it into place while pushing/wedging it in from on top. I also used a little dish washing soap to make things a little slippery. It took longer to drill the hole than pull the snubber into place (& it didn't take long to drill the hole).

chevybill · 01-17-2005, 12:35 PM

thanks for the replies

ChevyDude · 01-17-2005, 01:03 PM

Dish soap and alot of wiggling and forcing them into to slot.

67chev · 01-17-2005, 03:23 PM

I sprayed mine down with silicone, popped one side in, then used a flat prybar (could use a big screwdriver) and pushed the other side down into the channel. Good luck however you try to do it!!

Vince M · 01-17-2005, 08:36 PM

I just did mine this week. I got some liquid laundry soap...gooped a bit on the triagle shape and pushed it straight down. Went in real easy. Mine were brand new so they were already pliable. My lower A-arms are also powder coated so that might have helped. They are real shinny and slick.

4x4Poet · 01-17-2005, 11:28 PM

If you already have the silicone (tube or spray), it would be a little better since it's not water based, is harmless to rubber, and is more slippery.

01-16-2005, 10:50 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	front lower bumpstop install? I am in the midle of my front suspension rebuild and need some tips on installing the lower rubber triangle shaped bumpstops. Is there a trick or any helpful hints are greatly appreciated. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

01-16-2005, 11:00 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Put them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds then run outside and pop them in. The heat makes them pliable. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-16-2005, 11:47 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	I tried the microwave thing & it didn't work for me. I tried boiling water as well w/no luck. What I wound up doing was drill an access hole (I had a 5/8" hole-saw handy)in the front of the bump-stop 'mount' so that I could grab the rubber & help pull it into place while pushing/wedging it in from on top. I also used a little dish washing soap to make things a little slippery. It took longer to drill the hole than pull the snubber into place (& it didn't take long to drill the hole). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-17-2005, 12:35 PM	#4
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	thanks for the replies __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

01-17-2005, 01:03 PM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Dish soap and alot of wiggling and forcing them into to slot. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

01-17-2005, 03:23 PM	#6
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	I sprayed mine down with silicone, popped one side in, then used a flat prybar (could use a big screwdriver) and pushed the other side down into the channel. Good luck however you try to do it!! __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

01-17-2005, 08:36 PM	#7
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I just did mine this week. I got some liquid laundry soap...gooped a bit on the triagle shape and pushed it straight down. Went in real easy. Mine were brand new so they were already pliable. My lower A-arms are also powder coated so that might have helped. They are real shinny and slick. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

01-17-2005, 11:28 PM	#8
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	If you already have the silicone (tube or spray), it would be a little better since it's not water based, is harmless to rubber, and is more slippery. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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