 Strut insert bum stops, removed |
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| Always Looking |
 Jun 1 2005, 02:44 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 9-December 04 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 3,246  |
I replaced the front inserts with Bilsteins - sweet. But I was reading the other post about bottoming out shocks and came up with this question. I removed the rubber bumpers from the inserts since the bilsteins are a much larger diameter and the bumper did not fit. Should I order/fab up a bumper replacement, or can I run without one? What's the risk? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)
Also, the bilstein inserts did not thread all the way into the strut housing. There was 2-3 mm of thread still showing. The boge's that I removed also were not threaded all of the way in, so I figured that's the way they work. Right? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) The rears will be going on next weekend. If there's anything in particular I should know, please inform me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 1 2005, 02:49 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
You need bump stops. It's OK if the stop fits tight on the shaft, but it's gotta be in there. There's a lot of stops out there that should fit. The Cap'n
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| Joe Ricard |
Jun 1 2005, 02:58 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
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Bump stops prevent you from bottoming out the shock piston in the shock body. I imagine you could damage a shock in a quick hurry. Specially if your car is as low as mine. |
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| aircooledboy |
Jun 1 2005, 03:01 PM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hell, I didn't even know my shocks had a bum? Why do I want to stop my shocks bum. Can't I just wipe it?
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) Ya, I know: "smart ass comment that adds nothing to discussion.". But if I quit doing that, I'll never get to 2000 posts. |
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| Always Looking |
Jun 1 2005, 03:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 9-December 04 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 3,246 |
smart ass
This is the way to get to 2000 - replying to smart asses. Guess I'll have to order some stops and redo some work. What a pain. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) |
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| datapace |
Jun 1 2005, 03:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 19-January 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 1,579 Region Association: South East States 
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I believe I remember Brad saying something about the Bils having internal bump stops (search the archives). The bilsteins shaft is so large (at least on my 911 front end), I couldn't imagine you could even find one to fit it.
If they are required, I've always seen them included with the shocks ... YMMV. -bryan |
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| Always Looking |
Jun 1 2005, 04:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 9-December 04 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 3,246 |
Thanks for the tip. I tried searching this forum w/o luck. Google gave me this
http://www.brazeauracing.com/bumpstops.htm Looks like bilsteins have internal stops. Thanks for the time saver. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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