anybody ever replace your rear bump stops with the energy suspension part number 9.9104r?
the stock bump stops are two bolt mounting and the e.s. stops are one bolt in the middle.
just wondered what was involved in making the switch.
thanx
Super VXer
anybody ever replace your rear bump stops with the energy suspension part number 9.9104r?
the stock bump stops are two bolt mounting and the e.s. stops are one bolt in the middle.
just wondered what was involved in making the switch.
thanx
Super VXer
Super VXer
Didn't look the part number you posted but I am guessing you mean this:
After a few hits over a couple years the metal plate started to deform a bit causing a crack in the poly - using a 1x3 steel tube spacer rather than the OEM bump stop backing piece would work better long term. They work great with oversize tires but big offset mixed with big tires need more of a spacer to keep the tire off the cladding when flexing.
Super VXer
Amateur and traitor!Originally Posted by Ldub
6th & 7th pic from the top...
Super VXer
thanx ldub,,thats what i needed
Super VXer
Meh...Amateur and traitor!
It was closer to the top of the list when I searched, so you can add lazy too...
Super VXer
Remember, these are technically not bump stops but actually spring helpers and are there to help control roll resistance not suspension travel, per se. Just an FYI.
Super VXer
With that in mind, the bumps should in theory, be extended the same amount as the lift?
Super VXer
I had to extend mine on the rodeo so my wider tires and wheels didnt rub.
Cant say it does much for handling considering the weird handling I have now after snapping my rear sway bar on 7 mile rim this year.
--Dave
Super VXer
That can be repaired with JB weld & carbon fiber duct tape....
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Super VXer
LOL. Still havent decided if I'm going to replace it. Handles a little weird but not horrible. The back end tries to roll while the front stays flat-ish.
Super VXer
I'm going through the same thing with the front sway bar. My sway bar links were shot and making alot of noise over bumps so I removed the bar to source replacement links. Now I've been driving around without it for a few weeks and its fine. Theres a little more body roll without the sway bar but the VX rides over bumps much smoother.
Super VXer
There's a high rise 4-Runner in my neighborhood that has his sway bars removed. I swear that his side mirrors scrape the pavement when he corners.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
ok got the bump stops on.since i dont have a lift and was just replacing the original stops i wanted to keep as close to original height as i could.the e.s. ones are a little bit longer.
so i just took the old ones off and drilled a single hole in the factory mount location and with a bit of messing around with holding the nut with a wrench in side the channel i got em on.
they sit right on the rear axle.does that mean my springs are too weak?my original stops where all tore up.if so anyone know anywhere i can get new springs?
Super VXer
Many many VXers found the stock rear bump stops were within 1/2" of the axle, and thus, the extremely slamming/jarring effect in the rear when we hit bumps. Some, like me, chose to cut the rears in half to gain more distance. Dramatically improved, the ride, along with the Rancho 9000XLS shocks.
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