Sportlines and rear travel
05-22-2005, 06:42 PM
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Sportlines and rear travel Anyone with Eibach Sportlines installed have to cut the rear bump stops? Is so how much?
I have noticed that the reaend hits real hard on bumps. I have new sportlines and new KYB AGX shocks. Do the stops have to be cut down?, are those shocks really that bad? or is it just becase its so low?
Any help is appreciated. Thanx
Karson
I have noticed that the reaend hits real hard on bumps. I have new sportlines and new KYB AGX shocks. Do the stops have to be cut down?, are those shocks really that bad? or is it just becase its so low?
Any help is appreciated. Thanx
Karson
05-27-2005, 01:30 PM
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Those rear springs have always been a bit low and soft. Before I mod the bumpstops I would recommend getting some of these.
http://gmocart2.gmotion.com/store/me...ing_suspension
Install 2 of these in each rear spring. Just lift from the body to get the springs in full droop, install in the middle area 180* apart making sure they will not rub the body. Check the ride height. The weight of the car will keep them in place. Take it for a drive. If the lift is too much, take one out. They work great, just get the smaller sized ones that says for the front. Just ignore that as they work fine on the rear springs. If after all that, you still don't like them, take them out and you will be $5 poorer. No big deal.
If after trying these, you want to take them out and mod the bumpstop, I would recommend cutting the bottom 1/2" off and then cut it to put the taper back in it. You want the bumpstop to have a progressive rate and not a sudden impact.
If you want more info on bumpstops and ride heights, check some of my threads:
Stock Shock and Suspension Travel Specs
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496920
Bumpstop Spring Rates
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505485
http://gmocart2.gmotion.com/store/me...ing_suspension
Install 2 of these in each rear spring. Just lift from the body to get the springs in full droop, install in the middle area 180* apart making sure they will not rub the body. Check the ride height. The weight of the car will keep them in place. Take it for a drive. If the lift is too much, take one out. They work great, just get the smaller sized ones that says for the front. Just ignore that as they work fine on the rear springs. If after all that, you still don't like them, take them out and you will be $5 poorer. No big deal.
If after trying these, you want to take them out and mod the bumpstop, I would recommend cutting the bottom 1/2" off and then cut it to put the taper back in it. You want the bumpstop to have a progressive rate and not a sudden impact.
If you want more info on bumpstops and ride heights, check some of my threads:
Stock Shock and Suspension Travel Specs
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496920
Bumpstop Spring Rates
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505485
