Bump-stop trim:how much?

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May 9, 2008 | 01:21 PM

Moth

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Bump-stop trim:how much?

I've seen the "how-to" pics and posts but have not found a definative answer on how much to trim the bump-stops when installing a Gold Line Spring rear leveling kit.

Your help (as always) is much appreciated!

Cheers everybody: have an awesome weekend

Moth

May 9, 2008 | 01:37 PM

Moth

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Dooooooooooooooh! Another fine example of failure-to-follow-instructions. The directions are in the box.....what a wank I am. OK: one inch. Thanks all the same and have a fabulous weekend.

Cheers,

Moth

May 10, 2008 | 01:20 AM

jx3

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Page 2 of the following thread have members stating that they didn't cut any of the bump stops before installing the levelers.

Last edited by jx3; May 12, 2008 at 09:19 AM. Reason: removed incorrect link

May 10, 2008 | 01:17 PM

mudd274

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jx3

Page 2 of the following thread have members stating that they didn't cut any of the bump stops before installing the levelers.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/south-east-29/florida-hhrs-13746/

jx check your link. I think you linked the wrong one because its about meeting for g2gs.

sorry if Im wrong.

May 12, 2008 | 09:18 AM

jx3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mudd274

jx check your link. I think you linked the wrong one because its about meeting for g2gs.

sorry if Im wrong.

note to self.........double check posts being made at 2 in the morning.

Here's a quote from a vendor selling them..........

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Originally Posted by TruckSHOP.com

Trimming bump stops is not required, but it is recommened. It will ride smoother on big dips. If you don't trim the bump stops they will engage sooner in the suspension travel than they would in stock configuration and limit the travel somewhat unnecessarilly. Modern foam type bump stops are designed to engage early and allow for a fair amount of travel, but "riding the bumpstops" will overtax them and cause premature breakdown. My thought is that it's a good idea to trim some off even with the leveling springs, but you can definitely install them without trimming and see how it rides.