Laying frame...removeable bumps

[Jimbabwe]

I've read a few threads about the problem posed by losing air on a truck that lays frame, however it may happen, and people were mentioning having a removable bump stop that's in for getting around, but easily removed for laying out at a show. Something that'll just keep you an inch or so off the ground so you can still move, but not big enough to keep you from having a very low ride height.
Seems pretty straightforward, but I'm wondering if anyone has any pictures. Different methods, whatever. I'd like to do this on the front and rear PB Dropmembers I'm installing...just in case.
Thanks.

[L&L70]

I have thought of this same thing, but cannot come up with a easy way to remove and install them. Design and build some hinged spring loaded bump stops that are connected with a cable. So when you pull the lever, they swing out of the way to lay out and when you release the cable, the springs put them back. After all that I will copy it and we both will be happy.

Matt

[kev2809]

^^^^ lol

Pm n2trux...i believe he made some removeable bumpstops for his squarebody
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[Jimbabwe]

Kool.
Do I ask all the stupid questions, or what?
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[andrewmp6]

The rear if its a link set up you could get some 4x4 air bump stops they are fully adjustable.The front will take a little thinking only thing i can see is like the factory style sticking out of the air bag bracket maybe.

[belowme51]

that pre-runner bumpstop at the bags would be the best best to get from a to b in a bind.....just adjust them to the height you want and then remove when not needed. or carry spare parts like I do for the oh shi* situation. lines, bags, fittings. or do like superflysteiny did on his cheyanne and install bumpstops on the bottom of the frame

[andrewmp6]

Bottom of the frame would be a drag block lol

[502ms]

I considered something a little more advanced for urgent issues. You know how race cars have those jacks that can lift the car straight up, then down for a pit stop? That's what I have considered for a failsafe.
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[N2TRUX]

When my 77 was originally built, I insisted on the truck being able to roll when aired out. I feel thats just a good failsafe in the event that your system goes out. It means that the truck sits a bit higher when all out, but thats a compromise I will accept..

We designed a stop that bolted to the stock arms up front, and a small button style stop bolted screwed inside the C-notch in the rear. There is no "quick release" feature, but I can unbolt the front quickly if I want to drop it another inch.

[Jimbabwe]

Yeah, I"m thinking I'd rather be an inch or so off the ground, as a fail safe, than lay frame, even if a failure might be a rare occurrence.
Only thing is I'd like the ride height to be pretty low, 3 maybe 4" is more realistic. Enough to still tuck the rim a bit, not just the tire, while driving. Seems a waste to expend all that effort, time, money on the suspension work, but it only looks good parked, and needs to be jacked up kinda high to get down the road. I'm just not sure if that low a ride height combined with even a thin bump stop is doable.

[502ms]

My lowest ride height is about 1" off the ground without scrubbing on 15" wheels.
I am considering staggered 20" wheels...maybe Torq Thrusts or a billet wheel. I can lift the truck to near stock height.
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