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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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is it ok to take the bumpstops off the my camaro. i have a feeling when i put my eibachs on its gonna constantly rub on there. i have 11's out back thats my concern. cause i hit a bumb and they rub. my buddy has 11's but his didnt rub, only when it would squat. he also has eibachs. any help...?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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Its not recommended. Without the bumpstop, the only thing to stop the suspension travel is the shock internals. They can only take a good bump or so, then they break.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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is there any way to assure my wheels wont rub if i lower it?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
is there any way to assure my wheels wont rub if i lower it?
Get wheels that fit correctly . . . .

But seriosly, removing the bumpstops is going to cause more problem than if they were there. The wheel/tire does not rub the bumpstop while driving . . . EVER! (unless you play Dukes of Hazzard) . . . .

The over sized tire combos can and typically rub on the inner, wheel well, and the wheel well lip.

The only time the bumpstops are a problem is IF you try to install the wheel and tire with the rear axle hanging in leiu of supported.

I cringe every time I see some one "recommend" cutting, removing the bumpstop . . .
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
is it ok to take the bumpstops off the my camaro. i have a feeling when i put my eibachs on its gonna constantly rub on there. i have 11's out back thats my concern. cause i hit a bumb and they rub. my buddy has 11's but his didnt rub, only when it would squat. he also has eibachs. any help...?
Removing the bumpstops should make it rub more. Either I'm not following your logic or you are describing a different problem.
Can you elaborate?
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