Do I Need Extended Bumpstops???

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:59 am

I am running a Rusty's 2.5" Lift w/ a 3/8" Clevis Lift in the front and the "upgrade" OME Shocks (N132 not N132L) in the rear w/ a total of 3 (2 extra + stock) Upper Spring Isolators, and 245/70R16s.

Now, best I can tell, I have not stuffed the rear any, but are the extra isolators enough to keep the OME rears from being overcompressed and wearing out too quickly?

If not, which Bumpstops (and what length) do folks recommend for this set-up?

RQuarte · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:06 am

I'm ordering the N132L's and the extended bump stops from All J's. I'm not sure if you need them with the N132's.

adamkrz · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:04 am

I've seen a older write-up where they used 2 hockey pucks per side,I may try this because I have bottomed out and had only the shock taking the hit..

Christopher · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:29 am

I tried just one hockey puck with my 31s and it wasnt enough and had to go with 2 with the same amount of lift you have. Although I have 3 3/4 back spacing so they dont really stuff inside the wheel well.

Christopher

Pote · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:37 pm

Christopher wrote:

I tried just one hockey puck with my 31s and it wasnt enough and had to go with 2 with the same amount of lift you have. Although I have 3 3/4 back spacing so they dont really stuff inside the wheel well.

Christopher

and does it matter that his tire size is small enough to work without any rubbing or stuffing problems in an unlifted KJ? does he need more stop because the tires are smaller? or is this backward thinking on my part?

Christopher · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:40 pm

I just go up a steep hill at an angle till my tire is at full compression and check for rubbing. I know with more backspacing the tire will stuff up into the well unlike mine that will hit the flare.

Christopher

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:01 pm

Pote wrote:

Christopher wrote:

I tried just one hockey puck with my 31s and it wasnt enough and had to go with 2 with the same amount of lift you have. Although I have 3 3/4 back spacing so they dont really stuff inside the wheel well.

Christopher

and does it matter that his tire size is small enough to work without any rubbing or stuffing problems in an unlifted KJ? does he need more stop because the tires are smaller? or is this backward thinking on my part?

Well, it may be backward, but it was the same thinking that I was working on when I posted this. :lol:

If I have the all extra height, but just over stock size tires, this would allow the shocks and springs to have just that much further travel, potentially causing them to blow!!!

So besides drilling rubber hockey pucks (per the online RL article) are there any commercial options for extended bumpstops with this set-up?

Christopher · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:06 pm

why Hockey pucks are so cheap like 99cents each :lol:

jason thompson · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:14 pm

Cobolt-60 wrote:

I am running a Rusty's 2.5" Lift w/ a 3/8" Clevis Lift in the front and the "upgrade" OME Shocks (N132 not N132L) in the rear w/ a total of 3 (2 extra + stock) Upper Spring Isolators, and 245/70R16s.

Now, best I can tell, I have not stuffed the rear any, but are the extra isolators enough to keep the OME rears from being overcompressed and wearing out too quickly?

If not, which Bumpstops (and what length) do folks recommend for this set-up?

if you have the OME N132's then NO Extra bump stop spacing is required
If you change your rim's then you may or may not to avoid rubbing but you will not damage the shocks
if you step up to the 245/75 size tire then you will need ~1" or so to avoid rubbing with the OE wheels

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:23 pm

Christopher wrote:

why Hockey pucks are so cheap like 99cents each :lol:

Yeah, in Michigan!!!

I can't tell you the last time I have even SEEN a hocky puck in ATL (outside of a Thrashers game that is).

Not readily available at ANY sporting goods store down here (I checked), so I would have to order from somewhere else and pay shipping. At that rate, why not buy something purpose-built for the job...

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:24 pm

jason thompson wrote:

Cobolt-60 wrote:

I am running a Rusty's 2.5" Lift w/ a 3/8" Clevis Lift in the front and the "upgrade" OME Shocks (N132 not N132L) in the rear w/ a total of 3 (2 extra + stock) Upper Spring Isolators, and 245/70R16s.

Now, best I can tell, I have not stuffed the rear any, but are the extra isolators enough to keep the OME rears from being overcompressed and wearing out too quickly?

If not, which Bumpstops (and what length) do folks recommend for this set-up?

if you have the OME N132's then NO Extra bump stop spacing is required
If you change your rim's then you may or may not to avoid rubbing but you will not damage the shocks
if you step up to the 245/75 size tire then you will need ~1" or so to avoid rubbing with the OE wheels

Thanks JT, that is good to hear.

Johnboy · **Posted:** Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:25 am

Cobolt-60 wrote:

Christopher wrote:

why Hockey pucks are so cheap like 99cents each :lol:

Yeah, in Michigan!!!

I can't tell you the last time I have even SEEN a hocky puck in ATL (outside of a Thrashers game that is).

Not readily available at ANY sporting goods store down here (I checked), so I would have to order from somewhere else and pay shipping. At that rate, why not buy something purpose-built for the job...

At 10 yards you would have trouble differentiating between a hockey puck and a daystar bumpstop...

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:27 am

Johnboy wrote:

Cobolt-60 wrote:

Christopher wrote:

why Hockey pucks are so cheap like 99cents each :lol:

Yeah, in Michigan!!!

I can't tell you the last time I have even SEEN a hocky puck in ATL (outside of a Thrashers game that is).

Not readily available at ANY sporting goods store down here (I checked), so I would have to order from somewhere else and pay shipping. At that rate, why not buy something purpose-built for the job...

At 10 yards you would have trouble differentiating between a hockey puck and a daystar bumpstop...

ROTFL Fair enough. :lol:

KJ04 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:04 pm

Anything that will fit inside the spring equal to the amount you're lifted and you can drill a hole through to attach to the spring perch should work.

Get creative :!:

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:22 pm

lol, i just used a roller from a boat trailer on mine

had a ton of em laying round

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:43 pm

Rayman975
maybe you can sell them (boat rollers) on here, just package them up and sell them as rear bumpstops :twisted:

By the way for coming up with the idea I get mine free :wink:

Tom

DryBones · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:31 pm

with a roller you are already predrilled as well. Just cut to fit!

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:59 am

I'd also be willing to make bumpstops for people using hockey pucks...

Say, $20 shipped?

Just PM me the size you want

(I recommend 2 hockey pucks, each hockey puck is 1" tall)

Cobalt-60 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:45 am

Wow!!!!! Talk about old thread revival!!!!!!

I love LOST..... Something new always comes up or around again.

Very cool!!!

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:35 am

Funny really since so many argued with me that bumpstops were not needed at all and now............. :roll:

Tom
here to inform the uninformed and to mess with the minds of those who think they are informed :lol:

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