Are aftermarket bump stops necessary?
Bump stops are essential to protecting your suspension and improving the stability of your ride. Because rigid bump stops wear out with repeated use, you should plan to replace them if you notice signs of damage and or hard and or noisy bottom outs.
How do bump stops affect handling?
It influences the steady-state balance of the car, and it largely controls the balance of the car at the limit. The bumpstop also has a strong effect on transient handling events, such as turning in to a corner and applying throttle or braking in a bend.
How do you pick a bump stop?
For vehicles with low (4-5″ up travel) ride heights, we recommend 3″ stroke bump stops if you can fit them or 2″ stroke bumps if you are tight for space. For vehicles with ride heights above 6-7″, we suggest full 4″ bump stops.
When should I change my bump stops?
Once you’ve confirmed that the bump stop has degraded or is damaged, it’s time to get a replacement. This is primarily to avoid suspension system damage.
How much do bump stops compress?
As FJNewb has stated in the above thread, “Keep in mind your bump stops will fully compress all the way at a significant load”. I know a lot of suspension engineers will say to account for 100% compression of the bump stop when determining the closed length of the shock.
Why do you need bump stops?
Adding bump stops on a vehicle’s suspension prevents the suspension’s metal parts from rubbing against each other or coming into other kinds of contact that could be damaging. Besides stopping metal suspension parts from coming into contact with each other, bump stops also limit an axle’s upward movement.
How many bump stops do I need?
2.0 Bump Stops work best for solid axle vehicles 5,000 lbs. or under used for extreme off-roading like rock crawling. For vehicles with relatively low ride heights, we recommend 2” or 3″ stroke bump stops if you are tight for space. For vehicles with ride heights above 6-7″, we suggest the full 4″ bump stops.