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c10crazy · 06-07-2007, 10:01 AM

Does anybody have a pic showing front bump stops to show what they look like?. What are they for?

Ivan D. · 06-07-2007, 10:22 AM

Bump stops are just that, like when you go though something so big the spring and shock can't slow the wheel enough and it maxes out the suspension travel the lower control arm will hit the frame, and the bump stops are mounted so that when that happens it's the rubber bump stop that hits the frame, and not the steel control arm. Upper control arms also have bump stops, they are for preventing the arms hit the frame when you get a wheel in the air and the spring pulls the suspension down. Pics however I don't have, as a matter of fact I don't think I got them bump stops either - suspensions is so rusty in my truck it ain't even funny no more.

c10crazy · 06-07-2007, 11:02 AM

So are there 2 or 4 on each side?

*Shane* · 06-07-2007, 11:19 AM

one at each wheel

c10crazy · 06-07-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

one at each wheel

If there is one at the upper control arm and one at the lower wouldn't that be at least 2 per side???. I'm confused.

rlm316 · 06-07-2007, 02:26 PM

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4 total, 2 top and 2 bottom. One of each on each side.

*Shane* · 06-07-2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10crazy

If there is one at the upper control arm and one at the lower wouldn't that be at least 2 per side???. I'm confused.

Had an H.U.A. moment (head up ass) ... you are completely right ... one lower & one upper on the front .... only one on each side on the rear.

06-07-2007, 10:01 AM	#1
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06-07-2007, 10:22 AM	#2
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: Dumb question Bump stops are just that, like when you go though something so big the spring and shock can't slow the wheel enough and it maxes out the suspension travel the lower control arm will hit the frame, and the bump stops are mounted so that when that happens it's the rubber bump stop that hits the frame, and not the steel control arm. Upper control arms also have bump stops, they are for preventing the arms hit the frame when you get a wheel in the air and the spring pulls the suspension down. Pics however I don't have, as a matter of fact I don't think I got them bump stops either - suspensions is so rusty in my truck it ain't even funny no more. __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

06-07-2007, 11:02 AM	#3
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Dumb question So are there 2 or 4 on each side? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

06-07-2007, 11:19 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Dumb question one at each wheel

06-07-2007, 02:26 PM	#6
rlm316 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woodstown, NJ Posts: 669	Re: Dumb question 4 total, 2 top and 2 bottom. One of each on each side.

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