Quote Originally Posted by Maddawg View Post
I know this thread is pretty much dead, but for others coming in as of late, I would like to say that I disagree with you blacksambo.
Those are bump stops and they DO limit suspension travel. They may affect roll resistance but primarily that's what the sway bar does. I have removed my rear bump stops completely (not recommended unless you have a lift) it does not affect roll/sway on my VX at all, still handles like it always did, but without the harsh jarring of the bump stops.

I gotta tell ya....our two '99's handle with ease. NO jarring or anything untoward at all. These are after all sport trucks...what do people expect, 1978 Cadillacs?? The parts we are all talking about rides about one quarter of an inch above the axel plate, motionless. Once under way they are in constant contact with the axel. I think, to expect touring car ride in a fairly hi-performance, legacy SUV is expecting too much, perhaps. Let's let the original design do it's intended job. Saw if you must, but do so at your own safety peril.