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Riding on front bump stops on 2WD after 2" drop?

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Old 09-10-2012, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by texasglock23
No, that was from his front I believe 99-01 was different.

Found these
Prothane 19-1312 Prothane Universal Bump Stops
Energy Suspension 9-9154G Energy Suspension Bump Stops
Interesting. I still think those are too short. Any taller ones? I'm going to modify mine this week I hope and post some pics.
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There are quite a few. I want to see your results, couple with others input. I will most likely trim first, then find an aftermarket piece that will work, or call those manufacturers and see if they can spec one out. I'm OCD, would rather have a nice piece cut to look like it belongs than cut up and left...even though no one will see it.
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I took mine all the way off with no problems. Fyi they have energy suspension bumpstops on the shelf at advance auto.
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still looks factory after cutting if done right
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Cut my down today. I milled about 1/4" off the metal part and about the same on the rubber. Then painted the metal so it won't rust. There is now about 1/4" gap between the stop and the LCA when loaded. I didn't bother shaping the rubber into a "V". The ride is noticeably softer now in the front. I would definitely recommend this if you are dropped 2" in the front. And I think it would be almost a requirement if you're dropped more than that.

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Old 09-10-2012, 07:54 PM
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nice, can you get over all dimensions for those who may want to buy an aftermarket one? I will cut mine for now, but I'd most likely order a set from energy suspension or the like due to my disorder
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haven't looked under mine yet... but with 3" coils I'm pretty much riding on the stops and the shocks/coils aren't doing ****?


How much more will it come down if the stops are modded.... hmmm.

just swap out the metal surrounded tall bastards with these... http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/Mcg...-33038/855912/



or take your pick

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...Shock-Eyes.asp

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I'm looking at this one
9.9150 Energy Suspension Universal Bump Stops - 99150

and this one
9.9154 Energy Suspension Bump Stops - 99154

anyone have a factory set they can measure so I can tell which one to buy?
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my truck is 4wd and i know im riding on mine, ive read so much and cant get a straight answer, some say trim them others say not to
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Originally Posted by timmay208
my truck is 4wd and i know im riding on mine, ive read so much and cant get a straight answer, some say trim them others say not to
If it has torsion bars, they're supposed to touch. (they're also made of special aerated rubber, yellow in color)

If it has coil springs, they're NOT supposed to touch (they're made of solid rubber, very rough ride)


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