Do I Need Extended Bump Stops??
07-04-2008, 10:35 AM
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Do I Need Extended Bump Stops??
OK, I've been searching the forum and I THINK I found the answer but I wanna be sure. Right now I've got 2.5" of lift in the front with shock extensions.
On 32" tires, am I in danger of compressing the front shocks too much when flexed? I'm hoping for an answer like "nah, you'll be fine...don't worry about it." because it's already done and I don't really wanna take it all apart again if I don't have to..
On 32" tires, am I in danger of compressing the front shocks too much when flexed? I'm hoping for an answer like "nah, you'll be fine...don't worry about it." because it's already done and I don't really wanna take it all apart again if I don't have to..
07-04-2008, 12:06 PM
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My measurements on my stock Rubi JK 4Dr found that the stock shock compressed length is only about 1/4 inch shorter than short enough. I considered bump stop squish, so give or take a 1/4 inch.
If you made your stock shock's compressed length longer using extensions you need bump stop extensions or a new longer bump stop.
If you made your stock shock's compressed length longer using extensions you need bump stop extensions or a new longer bump stop.
07-05-2008, 02:08 PM
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OK, I got em installed today.....a buddy of mine had some that he took off his GMC truck, they're about 3" tall (after I trimmed a bit off).....hopefully they'll be alright:
07-06-2008, 06:50 PM
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I originally had a 2 inch bb with 33 inch tires, and a sway bar disconnect. At full stuff or big bounces on tough trails I rubbed pretty bad on the fender flares. I was too lazy to install the new bump stops that came with the BB.
When I installed my 4 inch springs, I went ahead and installed the extended bump stops that came with the 2 inch bb, and voala! No more rub! It was about twice as long as stock, and was hard neoprene rather than the soft rubber, so it was a pita to get in, but gotterdun!
When I installed my 4 inch springs, I went ahead and installed the extended bump stops that came with the 2 inch bb, and voala! No more rub! It was about twice as long as stock, and was hard neoprene rather than the soft rubber, so it was a pita to get in, but gotterdun!