cutting bumpstops
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I was going to cut the bumpstop area where it hits the rear, but upon search i found that a lot of guys just remove all the bumpstop material...
That seems better and you can shave some pounds i guess...
How is that piece holded? spot welded?
Any suggestions on how to remove it?
That seems better and you can shave some pounds i guess...
How is that piece holded? spot welded?
Any suggestions on how to remove it?
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If you are talking about the bump mount stop directly behind the top of the rear tire you are not going to gain much weight reduction. I just cut them off with a plasma cutter to gain some clearance for the rear slicks. I would not suggest a grinding wheel. It will be an ugly result trying to follow the contour. It will also take all day.
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I can cut them and smooth the cut... but that would leave 3/4 of it still on the car...
I want to try a complete remove... I found some threads but they were old enough to have broken links...
I want to try a complete remove... I found some threads but they were old enough to have broken links...
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Originally Posted by Luis Castellanos
I can cut them and smooth the cut... but that would leave 3/4 of it still on the car...
I want to try a complete remove... I found some threads but they were old enough to have broken links...
I want to try a complete remove... I found some threads but they were old enough to have broken links...
I'd post a pic but my wife took the digital camera with her today.
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Originally Posted by tektrans
First you cut the bracket that the stop bolts in to. Then if you're using a wafer wheel you hold the wheel perpendicular to the floor and cut out the part the bulges out. I had to cut one side of that bulge then the other and then make a straight cut up top to release it.
I'd post a pic but my wife took the digital camera with her today.
I'd post a pic but my wife took the digital camera with her today.
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Originally Posted by STOCK1090
If you are talking about the bump mount stop directly behind the top of the rear tire you are not going to gain much weight reduction. I just cut them off with a plasma cutter to gain some clearance for the rear slicks. I would not suggest a grinding wheel. It will be an ugly result trying to follow the contour. It will also take all day.
Rich
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