No bump stops on front suspension??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PJ_STYLES · 08-30-2003, 07:29 PM

Hi everyone i noticed in every pic i have seen people take off there front suspsnsion bump stops when running air bags. Why is this? To have it go lower? Or no room for them anymore? Also the bumps stops are also the steering linkage stops so what keeps the wheels from turning real sharp??

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phantom dually · 08-31-2003, 01:54 AM

It is my beleif that most steering gear boxs have built in stops. I know some do and some dont!! I will be running bump stops if needed. I am going to have such a wide range of travel as i am using tubular arms with a notched c member and air bags. I have seen some real small bump stops being made so no matter what the size is you should be able to get some if you need them.

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2003, 09:33 AM

I have them on my trucks. No matter how low you are trying to go, I suggest a small stop be used. It is much better to have your truck supported by the frame resting on a stop rather than the frame itself....

08-30-2003, 07:29 PM	#1
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	No bump stops on front suspension??? Hi everyone i noticed in every pic i have seen people take off there front suspsnsion bump stops when running air bags. Why is this? To have it go lower? Or no room for them anymore? Also the bumps stops are also the steering linkage stops so what keeps the wheels from turning real sharp?? On a mission to lay body with still the original 4 way drum brakes __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

08-31-2003, 01:54 AM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	It is my beleif that most steering gear boxs have built in stops. I know some do and some dont!! I will be running bump stops if needed. I am going to have such a wide range of travel as i am using tubular arms with a notched c member and air bags. I have seen some real small bump stops being made so no matter what the size is you should be able to get some if you need them. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-31-2003, 09:33 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I have them on my trucks. No matter how low you are trying to go, I suggest a small stop be used. It is much better to have your truck supported by the frame resting on a stop rather than the frame itself.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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