What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Big-Blue · 01-17-2010, 08:02 PM

Anyone found some nice looking bump stops/leaf spring bumpers for a 4" lift?

Colored, holes, cool design?

My truck is a 71 K20 but I don't think the year or model really matters..

b454rat · 01-17-2010, 08:51 PM

Bump stops??? What are they??? I never use them.

Big-Blue · 01-17-2010, 09:12 PM

The rubber triangles over the axles that keep the leafs from bottoming out.

I have seen some cool ones on trucks in magazines but not sure where they came from.

ghettoluxury · 01-19-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by b454rat

Bump stops??? What are they??? I never use them.

I agree

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Originally Posted by Big-Blue

The rubber triangles over the axles that keep the leafs from bottoming out.

I have seen some cool ones on trucks in magazines but not sure where they came from.

That bracket is unnecessary they are extra weight and it looks much cleaner once they are removed.

imho

b454rat · 01-17-2010, 09:23 PM

I was being sarcastic. I never used them, but I think Energy has some.

Big-Blue · 01-17-2010, 09:39 PM

Bingo...

These are the exact ones I was looking for....except they are $50!!

Two pieces of rubber with bolts in them...$50...

Thanks though!

bikes&bowties · 01-18-2010, 03:45 AM

if you are worried about hauling enough to bottom out a 4 inch lift. I dont think A lift is for you... But for ideas you could always just fab up your own. would be cheap and get the job done.?

**special-K** · 01-18-2010, 09:23 AM

There are ones out there for looks.I`ve never touched any of mine.Kinda forget about them,since they serve no purpose on a lifted truck.I know Rancho (red) used to make them and maybe Superlift (yellow).Not sure about blue or green.

b454rat · 01-18-2010, 09:37 AM

I only ever used bumpstops on a truck, that was a lowered 2wd with a 4 wheeler and a bed upside down on top of the truck, that was the one and only time.

Big-Blue · 01-18-2010, 11:28 PM

I am going for a look...not really function. (not sure what that look is)

Blue would be nice... I need to check some of the other lift companies.

Thanks for the input guys.

**special-K** · 01-19-2010, 08:09 AM

Just because I have no use for them doesn`t mean someone else shouldn`t upgrade them.That`s how I`m built.I like form and function in balance,some are all about looks,and some only function.They must make them for somebody.They really don`t weigh much.Extra weight directly over the axles is a great traction aide.

ghettoluxury · 01-20-2010, 09:05 AM

I play tug-a-war with my truck and weight is a big thing. When you are trying to make a truck weigh 5000 lb's with 1 ton running gear every ounce counts.

**special-K** · 01-20-2010, 12:05 PM

I don`t play tug of war.
You could always hold off on the french fries and potato chips.

**special-K** · 01-21-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don`t play tug of war.
You could always hold off on the french fries and potato chips.

Maybe Fabtec or 4 Wheel Parts Wholesaler/ProComp makes blue.

bikes&bowties · 01-22-2010, 02:16 AM

I was just on rocky mountain suspension and thought of this thread.....

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/bumpstops.htm

01-17-2010, 08:02 PM	#1
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? Anyone found some nice looking bump stops/leaf spring bumpers for a 4" lift? Colored, holes, cool design? My truck is a 71 K20 but I don't think the year or model really matters..

01-17-2010, 08:51 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? Bump stops??? What are they??? I never use them. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

01-17-2010, 09:12 PM	#3
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? The rubber triangles over the axles that keep the leafs from bottoming out. I have seen some cool ones on trucks in magazines but not sure where they came from. Attached Images Last edited by Big-Blue; 01-17-2010 at 09:13 PM. Reason: spelling

01-17-2010, 09:23 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? I was being sarcastic. I never used them, but I think Energy has some. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

01-17-2010, 09:39 PM	#6
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? Bingo... These are the exact ones I was looking for....except they are $50!! Two pieces of rubber with bolts in them...$50... Thanks though! Attached Images

01-18-2010, 03:45 AM	#7
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? if you are worried about hauling enough to bottom out a 4 inch lift. I dont think A lift is for you... But for ideas you could always just fab up your own. would be cheap and get the job done.?

01-18-2010, 09:23 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? There are ones out there for looks.I`ve never touched any of mine.Kinda forget about them,since they serve no purpose on a lifted truck.I know Rancho (red) used to make them and maybe Superlift (yellow).Not sure about blue or green. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-18-2010, 09:37 AM	#9
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? I only ever used bumpstops on a truck, that was a lowered 2wd with a 4 wheeler and a bed upside down on top of the truck, that was the one and only time. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

01-18-2010, 11:28 PM	#10
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? I am going for a look...not really function. (not sure what that look is) Blue would be nice... I need to check some of the other lift companies. Thanks for the input guys.

01-19-2010, 08:09 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? Just because I have no use for them doesn`t mean someone else shouldn`t upgrade them.That`s how I`m built.I like form and function in balance,some are all about looks,and some only function.They must make them for somebody.They really don`t weigh much.Extra weight directly over the axles is a great traction aide. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-20-2010, 09:05 AM	#12
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? I play tug-a-war with my truck and weight is a big thing. When you are trying to make a truck weigh 5000 lb's with 1 ton running gear every ounce counts. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

01-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? I don`t play tug of war. You could always hold off on the french fries and potato chips. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-22-2010, 02:16 AM	#15
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: What are you replacing your leaf spring bumpers with on lifted trucks? I was just on rocky mountain suspension and thought of this thread..... http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/bumpstops.htm



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