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Old 03-15-2009, 02:33 PM
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Ok so what is the best rear bump stops to get. i tried to searc but it not working. my old rears are broken to bits. 10 years old.
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I need bump stops too. Have you found anywhere that sells them?
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Please try doing a search first, thank you!
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Search works just fine.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...imensions.html
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Jeebus you people are annoying about the search. The thing hasn't been working for like the past month, soooo sorry I didn't try it this time. No point in being an *** for no reason.
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Not trying to, I've had no problem using the search function over the last month.
IMO, check the setting on your computer.

FYI, the ES bumpstops are noticeably stiffer than the stocks Bump Stops, but cost a lot less.
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yea when i did a searc for rear bump stops it brought up everything from paint to tuning. so the search was not working for me.
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Yeah, I got the best results just typing in "bumpstops".
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There was a write up on them and many others. Like thier spring rate/tension. A few others use some that will fit our cars but are made for a jeep. they will fit. And if they are to tall. cut them down to fit.
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FYI, the ES bumpstops are not to tall, they're 5/8" shorter than stock.
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Pm me for company name and site info if interested. They require a little bit modifying & won't work with SLP spacers but are the only stock type replacements that I know of.
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The stock z28 bumpstops are the ideal bumpstop for the best ride comfort and handling as well. Even some people swap out their stock SS or WS6 square/blunt ended bumpstops out for the z28 style triangular bumpstops. At full suspension travel, the progressive z28 bumpstops ease you into them rather than making the suspension stop abruptly. Kind of falling on a cushion compared to a hard floor. It also allows for a smooth transition into a loss of traction rather than snapping free.



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