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New Bump Stops??

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Old 06-14-2010 | 10:06 PM
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Default New Bump Stops??

I have a RE 2.0" coil spacer lift with RE monotube shocks. Do I need to change out the bump stops or are the stock ones enough for the lift I have??

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Old 06-14-2010 | 10:08 PM
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I've got 2.5" spacers and have no modifications to the bump stops. With 35s I barely rub the rear at full stuff, the front clears my cut fenders. I have zero plans on changing the stops
Old 06-14-2010 | 11:13 PM
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You may rub if you disco...

But if you have it on already, can't you flex it and decide for yourself?

(and note that Goody has chopped flares, so he has a few more inches of up-travel to 'not rub' in)

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Old 06-18-2010 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
You may rub if you disco...

But if you have it on already, can't you flex it and decide for yourself?

(and note that Goody has chopped flares, so he has a few more inches of up-travel to 'not rub' in)
Thanks for the reply, very helpful.....
Old 06-18-2010 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
Thanks for the reply, very helpful.....
Do you understand the job of a bump stop? You didn't even mention the tire size you have. Ask a vague question, expect vague answers...
Old 06-18-2010 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
Thanks for the reply, very helpful.....
You have the lift on, correct? When you flex it, do your tires rub on the fender flares? If so, chop the flares or add bumpstops. Do your coils stack/fully compress? Do your shocks bottom out? If so, add bumpstops. It's not rocket science.

Your profile shows JKS disco's. Do you use them? If not, your tires will have less up/down travel, and it is much less likely that you will rub/over-compress. Right? If you do use them, the tires will have more up/down travel, and you are much more likely to rub/over-compress. Right?

Nobody here can tell you whether you do or do not need them. From a vague post, all we can give is a best guess. My guess, if you don't disco, you won't rub. If you do, you will...



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