Big_Time_SS

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I was changing my LCA this past weekend, when I noticed this part.
It's located at the back of the car
I took it to auto zone, but they didn't know what it is.
Took it to chevy dealership, they didn't know waht it is
It's both sides that look like crap, but I can't replace them if nobody knows what they are.
Now, are they need it or can they stay of the car??? Don't know what purpose they serve
Sorry for the crapy pics. phone camera.
Thanks for any help...

ae13291

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it looks like bump stops to me! naw dont worry there not needed bro

Big_Time_SS

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Thanks for the help.
I didn't know if they were needed.
Looks like they serve no purpose.

LS1crazy01

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Were exactly did you find them? If there was one in each wheel well then they are bump stops.

Weezzer

Throw them away. Everybody knows GM spends extra money to put unneeded parts on the car just so they can charge more for the vehicle.
Yeahhhhh....pesky extra parts, how dumb does GM think we are???

If I were you I'd throw them away and never look back!

Fratsit

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If your car came with 17 inch wheels those look to be Jounce Bumper spacers. The jounce bumper (also known as a bump stop) mounts to these. They provide the extra suspension travel your car needs with larger wheels.

I dont agree with tossing them. They are there for a reason. You can by new bump stops....they mate to the spacer which in turn mount to the car.

R/

Frat

FLSSLS1

do not throw those out! there are for a reason. they are an inexpensive item to replace. plus GM changed them to a better and more durable bumper. Just wait for the time you hit that axle housing without them and you put them right back on.

Weezzer

There you go, spoiling the suprise!

GM is too cheap to ever put a part on a car that isn't needed.
They aren't gonna spend one cent extra they don't have to.

Every part has some function and/or is required by law.

DRGnFLYZ28

Once I installed my Pro-kit, I had to install the spacers!

Big_Time_SS

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Well, now I'm more confused...
Are they needed or are they not???
But now that I have a part name for them I'm going to go buy them and put them in.
Thanks for the info...

MiniTransAm

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I have my new to me 02ws6 in the shop right now for inspection. My car was missing these parts and they are required for inspection in PA. I think it was 114 bucks to get them replaced at the shop.

Fratsit

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YES! They are needed

FLSSLS1 hit the nail on the head.

R/

Frat

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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Yes they are needed. They are two parts. The bump stop AND the Joust spacer. Personally, I think a larger spacer is nicer -- less body roll.

FLSSLS1

almost every car made GM or others employe these type of bumpers. The new redesigned ones from GM are somewhat yellow and do not come apart like the previous black "rubber" ones from the earlier years. I paid $19 for each one from the dealer.

ae13291

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if u can put them back on then do it! if the part where it screws into is damaged and cannot be fixed then it is not worth spending time to fix this