suspension drop and a-arm bumpers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alex Hayley · 05-02-2009, 11:00 PM

Can anyone speak from experience about a 2" drop and the a-arm(upper and lower) bumpers? Do the originals work just fine or do they need to be shaved?

72BlckButy · 05-02-2009, 11:12 PM

I will have to let someone else answer this one, but I believe that with a 2" drop you will be find with the factory bumpstops.

I'm going to get this moved over to the suspension section for you as well, hopefully a few more responses for you over there.

**oldiron** · 05-03-2009, 12:16 AM

Moving this for you.

Tx Firefighter · 05-03-2009, 06:09 AM

The upper A arm bumpers don't matter on the drop. They are there to keep the suspension from overextending when unloaded.

On the lower bumpers, you will be fine with a 2 inch drop. After driving it a few weeks, you might look at the bottom of the crossmember where the lower bump stops hit it. If you see a shiny spot in the grime, you can know that the snuber has been hitting it, and you can trim accordingly if needed.

DZL1 · 05-08-2009, 07:19 AM

TX couldn't of said it better.

DZL1.

05-02-2009, 11:00 PM	#1
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	suspension drop and a-arm bumpers Can anyone speak from experience about a 2" drop and the a-arm(upper and lower) bumpers? Do the originals work just fine or do they need to be shaved?

05-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: suspension drop and a-arm bumpers I will have to let someone else answer this one, but I believe that with a 2" drop you will be find with the factory bumpstops. I'm going to get this moved over to the suspension section for you as well, hopefully a few more responses for you over there. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-03-2009, 12:16 AM	#3
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: suspension drop and a-arm bumpers Moving this for you. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-03-2009, 06:09 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: suspension drop and a-arm bumpers The upper A arm bumpers don't matter on the drop. They are there to keep the suspension from overextending when unloaded. On the lower bumpers, you will be fine with a 2 inch drop. After driving it a few weeks, you might look at the bottom of the crossmember where the lower bump stops hit it. If you see a shiny spot in the grime, you can know that the snuber has been hitting it, and you can trim accordingly if needed. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-08-2009, 07:19 AM	#5
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: suspension drop and a-arm bumpers TX couldn't of said it better. DZL1.



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