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HumbleChevyBuddy · 04-16-2010, 10:56 PM

Is there a trick to installing front control arm bump stops? I bought some Energy Suspension pull-thru's (3-9101G) and (3-9103G) to replace the torn and cracked factory control arm bump stops and for the life of me I can't get them in. It's almost like the pull-thru tab is too short. Is there a certain way to pull them through? I noticed on Silver's build thread that the tabs on his bump stops are a little longer. (By the way, that's my dream build right there.)

Anyway, what bump stops are you all using for your front control arms?

3r!c84 · 04-16-2010, 11:31 PM

heat the up alittle to make them softer and try pulling it threw

HumbleChevyBuddy · 04-17-2010, 12:00 AM

I tried that and also popped my lips twice, tilted my head to the right, closed one eye, and stuck my tongue out a bit and that STILL didn't work.

I just thought of something, though. If I'm going to be dropping it 5 (or 6)/7, do I even need the bump stops? I've read in different posts that people cut off the entire bump stop perch. Are either the upper or lower bump stops used with a 5 (or 6)/7 drop?

Cherub · 04-17-2010, 12:08 AM

I dont know if its right or not but im not using any bumpstops cause they were actually in the way.

3r!c84 · 04-17-2010, 10:22 AM

i lowerd mine 4/5 and still have the bumpstops

and you gotta hop on one foot when you have your eyes closed and your tongue out.
hahaha

04-16-2010, 10:56 PM	#1
HumbleChevyBuddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 184	I have a stupid question.... Is there a trick to installing front control arm bump stops? I bought some Energy Suspension pull-thru's (3-9101G) and (3-9103G) to replace the torn and cracked factory control arm bump stops and for the life of me I can't get them in. It's almost like the pull-thru tab is too short. Is there a certain way to pull them through? I noticed on Silver's build thread that the tabs on his bump stops are a little longer. (By the way, that's my dream build right there.) Anyway, what bump stops are you all using for your front control arms? Attached Images

04-16-2010, 11:31 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: I have a stupid question.... heat the up alittle to make them softer and try pulling it threw __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-17-2010, 12:00 AM	#3
HumbleChevyBuddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 184	Re: I have a stupid question.... I tried that and also popped my lips twice, tilted my head to the right, closed one eye, and stuck my tongue out a bit and that STILL didn't work. I just thought of something, though. If I'm going to be dropping it 5 (or 6)/7, do I even need the bump stops? I've read in different posts that people cut off the entire bump stop perch. Are either the upper or lower bump stops used with a 5 (or 6)/7 drop?

04-17-2010, 12:08 AM	#4
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: I have a stupid question.... I dont know if its right or not but im not using any bumpstops cause they were actually in the way. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

04-17-2010, 10:22 AM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: I have a stupid question.... i lowerd mine 4/5 and still have the bumpstops and you gotta hop on one foot when you have your eyes closed and your tongue out. hahaha __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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