Bump stop replacement options...

[86IROC]

When removing the wheels from my car today, I found the driver's side to be completely missing, and the passenger's side over 50% gone.

It appears that factory replacemtns are pricey and hard to obtain. And, no one in the aftermarket makes a direct fit replacement.

Did some digging and found that 3rd gen bump stops are a direct fit, but keep in mind the age of these cars know that parts for them are drying up as well.

The solution... prothane bump stops originally intended for a jeep. I just ordered a set from Summit 10 minutes ago. They were $22.90/pr - shipped to my doorstep. These are not a direct bolt on, and will require some slight mods to fit. However the bolt hole spacing is perfect. I will take plenty of pictures and do a small write up over the next few days.

[WS6 VERT]

We will be waiting, I'm curious as to what mods are needed.

PST doesn't make them?

[86IROC]

Nope, Strano even sells the jeep application bump stops.

[Jaysz28]

I have some PST Front bump stops, but i Have never looked for the rears

I am usually just cutting mine in half anyways since I tend to always lower whatever car I get my hands on lol

[86IROC]

And they came in the mail today....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110406_01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110406_02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110406_03.jpg

I'll work on getting them on the car tomorrow. Strano suggests drilling some small holes in them to soften them a little. So if the car bottoms out at speed, it won't be so harsh. Making it easier to keep the car under control.

[mw66nova]

my bumpstop solution:

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/20577_216709456946_609461946_3300304_8257442_n.jpg

[86IROC]

Yeah... that won't work for me. I actually have passengers, etc. in my car from time to time.

[Jaysz28]

interesting idea with drilling the holes in them.....

I might have to try that lol

[86IROC]

The carnage...

driver's side -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_01.jpg

passenger side -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_02.jpg

The area that needs to be trimmed -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_04.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_03.jpg

I used a sawzall to make quick work of the area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_06.jpg

A little spray paint and it's done.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_07.jpg

[86IROC]

Installed...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_08.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_09.jpg

[irocbsa]

Looks great Brian. :cool0020: Thanks for taking the time to do this write up. It will be a huge help in the future to a lot of us.

[Jaysz28]

So did you drill holes in them or no?

Kinda hard to tell in the pic

good write up though!

[86IROC]

No problem, I've seen other write ups online. But, they never really take enough pictures IMHO.

Jay - I did, three 3/16" holes in each. Not sure how much it will help, but at the suggestion of Steve Strano... I did it.

You can see here...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Bz2886/20110407_09.jpg

[Jaysz28]

ahhh, I see them now... lol

I was thinking they would've been done from either the side or front... not bottom to top

[86IROC]

Ehh, that's how interpeted what he said on Tech. ::shrug::

[kwiksilverz28]

I read and interpreted it the same way Brian. Driver side down. Will de-garage it tomorrow and do the other side.

Thanks Brian!

[kwiksilverz28]

Before and after. 55k miles. Nice rubber or whatever it was lol
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/kwiksilverz28/92811003.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/kwiksilverz28/92811004.jpg