How long of a bolt fot rear bump stops

N / A · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:28 pm

if I am going to add some hockey pucks as rear bump stops, how long of a bolt do I need? I think a 3/8" bolt will work I just want to know what length to pick up at the store without guessing

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:43 pm

N / A wrote:

if I am going to add some hockey pucks as rear bump stops, how long of a bolt do I need? I think a 3/8" bolt will work I just want to know what length to pick up at the store without guessing

How thick is a hockey puck?

I would imagine you coule add about an inch to that and end up w/ the right length. I also think a 5/16" bolt would be plenty to just hold a puck in the rear.

N / A · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:58 pm

the bolt cant be too long though as it will hit the axle....

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:03 pm

N / A wrote:

the bolt cant be too long though as it will hit the axle....

Yes, but there is enough clearance under the spring pad where you would be mounting the puck that if you go 1/2-1" longer than the puck it should be fine.

N / A · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:21 pm

I'll give it a shot

USPLibby · **Joined:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:29 am **Posts:** 377

Hockey pucks are about an inch thick. So 1 1/2 - 2" would work as there is lots of room under the bump stop and I added a thick washer as well.

Make sure that you use the right drill size for a 3/8" tap. It should be written on the side.

How long of a bolt fot rear bump stops

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