Is the Bump Stop Required?
Is the Bump Stop Required? I am looking to lower my car in a couple days, and just put on some 18" Z06 bling bling. The bump stop and bracket at close to the wheel. I am afraid a large bump will make the two hit. Is it safe to remove the bump stop and cut off the bracket that it's on? Thanks.
No you can't remove it unless you replace it with some other kind of bump stop, but you can grind quite a bit off from it so the wheels don't hit it. I did this along with using IROC-Z wheel spacers to solve the problem. Or you can get special bump stops that go on the shocks, that way you can completely remove the stock bumpstops. I haven't done this, but if you page trackbird he will tell you all about it.
Originally Posted by Cal
No you can't remove it unless you replace it with some other kind of bump stop, but you can grind quite a bit off from it so the wheels don't hit it. I did this along with using IROC-Z wheel spacers to solve the problem. Or you can get special bump stops that go on the shocks, that way you can completely remove the stock bumpstops. I haven't done this, but if you page trackbird he will tell you all about it.
Grind the side off so it doesn't rub on the wheel. The axle can hit the bumpstop first unless you have very huge tires. I have 295/35's and my axle spends quite a bit of time on the bumpstops. You can see where it has polished a shiny place on top of the axle.
Originally Posted by Cal
No you can't remove it unless you replace it with some other kind of bump stop, but you can grind quite a bit off from it so the wheels don't hit it. I did this along with using IROC-Z wheel spacers to solve the problem. Or you can get special bump stops that go on the shocks, that way you can completely remove the stock bumpstops. I haven't done this, but if you page trackbird he will tell you all about it.
I can just tell when you guys are talking about me.....
The part number for that bumpstop is: Koni# 70.34.53.000.0 (55mm, tapered, progressive).
To update this post. I eventually damaged my Koni DA's by running this bumpstop. It was too short to protect the shock from bottoming out and damaging the adjuster and piston. So, before anyone with DA's runs off to try this, make sure you measure carefully or stick to the stock stops. Just my experience.
