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Old 11-08-2015, 09:20 PM   #1
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Bump stops ?

Im in the process of C notching my 76 and was wondering what bump stop you guys were running? If any. My truck currently bottoms out which is why I'm C notching.the rear.
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Old 11-08-2015, 10:01 PM   #2
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Re: Bump stops ?

I got a pair for my 85 from AirBaggit.com, They have two different types. One pair goes for $5.00, and the other for $9.00.
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Old 11-08-2015, 10:06 PM   #3
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Re: Bump stops ?

Im using the short 3/4in bump stop that was supplied with my
McGaughys c-notch.
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Old 11-09-2015, 02:56 AM   #4
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I got a pair for my 85 from AirBaggit.com, They have two different types. One pair goes for $5.00, and the other for $9.00.
So which one you got and are you satisfied with it?

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Im using the short 3/4in bump stop that was supplied with my
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Does look like they are made out of a hard composite.. have you bottomed out yet?
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Old 11-09-2015, 08:32 AM   #5
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So which one you got and are you satisfied with it?



Does look like they are made out of a hard composite.. have you bottomed out yet?
Yes but the top of the rear end will hit the bed floor brace before the axle tube hits the bump stop.
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Old 11-09-2015, 03:46 PM   #6
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Yes but the top of the rear end will hit the bed floor brace before the axle tube hits the bump stop.
Got it.. thank you good sir for your help.
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