Milking the dead cow here, I can't imagine mine is a bump stop issue because those come into play on more sever bumps, and the ones that are sending my rear off track are kinda mild.
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Milking the dead cow here, I can't imagine mine is a bump stop issue because those come into play on more sever bumps, and the ones that are sending my rear off track are kinda mild.
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You should check shocks, rear wheel bearings (check wheel play), links & track bar.
Something might be loose or broken.
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no, not currently. i suppose my post should have been in past tense. my bad.Originally Posted by VXR
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actually, you would be surprised how 'little' of a bump it takes for a VX to hit the rear bump stops. Maybe sue can help me with a photo, but some VX's sit within a couple inches of their bump stops at a rest..... just worth taking a look
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Okay, WOW. I just went out there with a flashlight and a tape measure and couldn't believe my eyes. 2.5 inches of clearance beneath the bump stops. 2.5 INCHES??? And that's with the OME 913s installed.actually, you would be surprised how 'little' of a bump it takes for a VX to hit the rear bump stops. Maybe sue can help me with a photo, but some VX's sit within a couple inches of their bump stops at a rest..... just worth taking a look
Thanks PB and all the rest for mentioning them like a million times. I honestly figured with the lift, there's no way they could be a factor.
Those bad boys are getting a shave tomorrow. Hopefully it will help!
Stay tuned,
-V
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With stock springs, I'm at 1/2".actually, you would be surprised how 'little' of a bump it takes for a VX to hit the rear bump stops. Maybe sue can help me with a photo, but some VX's sit within a couple inches of their bump stops at a rest..... just worth taking a look
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That's where I was before I cut mine down...made a big difference. It used to skip all over the road when you'd hit a bump going around a corner...but no more.
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Is it important when trimming a bump stop that both sides are trimmed equally? If so how exact should it be?
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Mine were touching at rest....actually, you would be surprised how 'little' of a bump it takes for a VX to hit the rear bump stops. Maybe sue can help me with a photo, but some VX's sit within a couple inches of their bump stops at a rest..... just worth taking a look
That tan color is Arizona dirt sticking to the bottom part of the stop, so it's actually touching the axle.
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1/2" (RickOKC & MileHigh), touching (VX KAT)... For mine to be at 2.5", I'm back to thinking it's not a bump stop issue. But I'm still going to look into it.
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Dave I don't "think" real precision would matter.
On my other side, the bottom horizontal part is a little thicker than this side.
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I don't know V....other trucks I've looked at had more like 6-7" stock.
I recall somebody (think it was MileHighVX) found some from a Rodeo that were the same as ours, so get them as a back up set, then you won't be uncomfortable cutting yours down. (or vice versa) That's what Mav did.
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Something to consider..if you are running oversized tires, the bump stops are what prevent your tires from contacting your wheelwells when you flex the suspension. So, keep that in mind before cutting.
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Will do, keeping in mind that it's not a 1:1 ratio. The stops are closer to the fulcrum than the tires, so 1" at the bump stop translates into greater than 1" at the wheel.
I'm running 32.58" OD, according to the 1010Tires calculator.
-V
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no problem. a lot of people are surprised when they actually look at it. I know the ones of my Runner are about 6" from the axle.
thats gonna make a pretty rough ride.
I never had to cut mine on my VX, but i would imagine it would have made a lot smoother ride. Mine wasnt too bad, but it definately would do the little 'hop' that you guys are referring to if i was going fast and hit a bump. I just always trusted the factory gas shocks to keep all 4 on the ground.
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