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07-28-2017, 08:42 AM
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Location: ord, NE.
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Suspension Question
Lowering the front 4.5 inches . As I was cleaning up lower 'A' arms yesterday, I had the idea to maybe remove the rubber bumper perches that the rubber is attached to. Maybe find another style of rubber bumper to use that would set lower on the A arm. Has anyone seen this modification done or maybe done something similar? Thanks for you input.
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07-28-2017, 09:15 AM
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Location: Centennial, CO
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Re: Suspension Question
I say try it!
Mock up one side with no spring and see what the clearances are at full compression. Maybe you could remove the portion of that perch and just cut a slot to mount the original bump stop in the arm. Or make it even, it steps up to hold the bump stop from the level of the steering stop. Let us know what you find.
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07-28-2017, 10:30 AM
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Re: Suspension Question
If you remove the spring then raise the control arm assembly i think you will find a point where the ball joints bind. Thats where you will need the bump stops. You may get by with only shaving a little off the rubber stop.
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