retiredfireman
Senior Member
ok- the McGaughy's kit I installed used the 1/2" (or so) rear bump stops.
You cut off the factory ones and use the plate-type brackets they provide to install the short bump stops.
well, yesterday, I went over a railroad crossing that I did not realize how much of a bump it was, and bottomed out. HARD...
So- today I look at it and I saw where the upper torsion bars hit the frame- also the panhard bar bracket hit the frame on the driver's side and hit the brake lines there too. No damage- but you can see where it hit.
So- I figure it's time for taller bump stops.
Went to the local AutoZone and got a pair of EnergySuspension 9.9109G 2 1/8" tall 2" round bump stops.
ok- so here's where I start:
another shot:
cleaned off perch- note hole for excess bump stop bolt to feed through:
McGaughy's bump stop perch with the small original one taken off and teh Energy Suspension next to it- same threads !!
installed with less clearance between the bump stop than the frame and bar mount:
You cut off the factory ones and use the plate-type brackets they provide to install the short bump stops.
well, yesterday, I went over a railroad crossing that I did not realize how much of a bump it was, and bottomed out. HARD...
So- today I look at it and I saw where the upper torsion bars hit the frame- also the panhard bar bracket hit the frame on the driver's side and hit the brake lines there too. No damage- but you can see where it hit.
So- I figure it's time for taller bump stops.
Went to the local AutoZone and got a pair of EnergySuspension 9.9109G 2 1/8" tall 2" round bump stops.
ok- so here's where I start:
another shot:
cleaned off perch- note hole for excess bump stop bolt to feed through:
McGaughy's bump stop perch with the small original one taken off and teh Energy Suspension next to it- same threads !!
installed with less clearance between the bump stop than the frame and bar mount:
