Low profile bumpstops

fooddude · 12-16-2003, 08:23 PM

i found some energy suspension lowprofile bumpstops at autozone for only like 10 dollars now my question is are these universal and fit my 2nd gen 4runner or do you have to buy ones made specifically for my runner.

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Cebby · 12-17-2003, 02:48 AM

See the write up in the tech section here

The ones I used were "universal".

Korrupted · 12-17-2003, 08:37 AM

They are universal

Hyperlite · 12-17-2003, 08:51 AM

FYI: Low profile bumpstops should increase the travel of IFS, Unfortunently this will increase the angles of the Drive Axles during flex thus making it easier for your CVs to break

EWAYota · 12-18-2003, 09:12 PM

with the cv joints possibly breaking, is there any way to add low profile bump stops and prevent the cv's from breaking? just curious

cabbage · 12-18-2003, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hyperlite
FYI: Low profile bumpstops should increase the travel of IFS, Unfortunently this will increase the angles of the Drive Axles during flex thus making it easier for your CVs to break

Hey! So that might be why both my CVs are torn! I dont have ANY bumpstops!!! :pat:

Cebby · 12-19-2003, 06:10 AM

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Originally posted by Hyperlite
Unfortunently this will increase the angles of the Drive Axles during flex thus making it easier for your CVs to break

It would make it EASIER to break them. Just need to take it easy and not be a hammer head. Not a problem for my 3.0...

Korrupted · 12-19-2003, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EWAYota
with the cv joints possibly breaking, is there any way to add low profile bump stops and prevent the cv's from breaking? just curious

S.A.S.

I broke 3 c.v.s in less than 5 months with a welded front end. Just be kind to the axles!

EWAYota · 12-19-2003, 06:54 PM

well, i guess if you add them (which i think im gonna do), just dont go WOT in the mud or rocks, and just pick good lines. i'm just one of the many that a SAS will not look good with my bank account, and if i can squeeze even a little extra travel out of the ifs, i will. just tread lightly

Marc P · 12-19-2003, 09:16 PM

What makes more of a difference in front end articulation--low profile bumpstops or sway bar disconnects? Or must you do both for any real difference?

Cebby · 12-19-2003, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by Marc P
What makes more of a difference in front end articulation--low profile bumpstops or sway bar disconnects? Or must you do both for any real difference?

Disco first, lo pro second. Both help a little - but hey, it's still IFS...

anthony1 · 12-19-2003, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by Cebby
Disco first, lo pro second. Both help a little - but hey, it's still IFS...

and above all, convert to manual hubs.

Cebby · 12-20-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by anthony1
and above all, convert to manual hubs.

Truer word have not been said......uhh...or typed.

Your CV's will thank you

Marc P · 12-20-2003, 08:01 PM

That was one of my earlier mods--

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...04772299nfzlGR

So I need to do both, or does it really make a difference?

Napoleon047 · 12-20-2003, 09:20 PM

i didnt even bother with my compression bumpstops because when generally flexing, they dont even touch. only when i hit a bump with speed do they hit.

for the extension bumpstops, i just used a hacksaw and cut the rubber down to the height i wanted.

KevyWevy · 12-26-2003, 02:13 AM

so is there anything wrong with cutting all of the existing bumpstops down? or is this impossible for some reason?

Cebby · 12-26-2003, 05:42 AM

The rubber of the factory stops are softer than the urethane of the ES lo-pro units. If you take material away, they may not do anything. Total cost of the parts for the ES Lo-Pro ones was like $21.

Shane · 12-26-2003, 08:59 AM

You can definitely cut down the stock bumpstops a little more than halfway before you get too close to the bolt head, I did. The shorter you make them the stiffer they'll get as there's less material to compress. I'd only cut down the 2 extension stops though, the 4 compression stops on my truck never got used except under high-speed conditions and having that extra cushion was nice because it stopped any harsh impact when the suspension bottomed out.

12-17-2003, 02:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	See the write up in the tech section here The ones I used were "universal". __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

12-17-2003, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Korrupted Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 199	They are universal __________________ Korrupted Krawlers For Az. Trips and Info.- www.CrawlinAz.com

12-17-2003, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hyperlite Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mooresville (Lake Norman) NC Posts: 1,028	FYI: Low profile bumpstops should increase the travel of IFS, Unfortunently this will increase the angles of the Drive Axles during flex thus making it easier for your CVs to break __________________ 97 4Runner Limited front Fox 16" Coilovers 98 BMW M Roadster 69 Bronco Half Cab

12-19-2003, 09:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	What makes more of a difference in front end articulation--low profile bumpstops or sway bar disconnects? Or must you do both for any real difference? __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

12-20-2003, 08:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	That was one of my earlier mods-- http://community.webshots.com/photo/...04772299nfzlGR So I need to do both, or does it really make a difference? __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies Last edited by Marc P; 12-20-2003 at 08:07 PM.

12-18-2003, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,597	with the cv joints possibly breaking, is there any way to add low profile bump stops and prevent the cv's from breaking? just curious

12-19-2003, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,597	well, i guess if you add them (which i think im gonna do), just dont go WOT in the mud or rocks, and just pick good lines. i'm just one of the many that a SAS will not look good with my bank account, and if i can squeeze even a little extra travel out of the ifs, i will. just tread lightly

12-20-2003, 09:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Napoleon047 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 995	i didnt even bother with my compression bumpstops because when generally flexing, they dont even touch. only when i hit a bump with speed do they hit. for the extension bumpstops, i just used a hacksaw and cut the rubber down to the height i wanted. __________________ -Peter 86 4runner SAS - Trail Rig 94 FZJ80 - DD the dirt cheap SAS Marko Customs

12-26-2003, 02:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
KevyWevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,962	so is there anything wrong with cutting all of the existing bumpstops down? or is this impossible for some reason? __________________ 1994 White 4Runner 5 Speed SR5 4X4 ~121,000 Miles Land Cruiser Coils ~ 1.5" Ball Joint Spacers ~ Buschwaker Fender Flares ~ Cobra 19 DX II ~ Asin Manual Locking Hubs ~ Alpine MP3 HU ~ 2 10" MTX Subs ~ Pioneer 4" Speakers ~ Husky Floor Liners ~ Indiglow Gauges ~ Clear Corners ~ 15"x8" Rock Crawler Wheels ~ 33x12.5 BFG AT's ~ Diff Breathers ~ Yakima Crossbars ~ Sylvania Silver Stars http://community.webshots.com/user/kevywevy84

12-26-2003, 05:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	The rubber of the factory stops are softer than the urethane of the ES lo-pro units. If you take material away, they may not do anything. Total cost of the parts for the ES Lo-Pro ones was like $21. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

12-26-2003, 08:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
Shane Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,000	You can definitely cut down the stock bumpstops a little more than halfway before you get too close to the bolt head, I did. The shorter you make them the stiffer they'll get as there's less material to compress. I'd only cut down the 2 extension stops though, the 4 compression stops on my truck never got used except under high-speed conditions and having that extra cushion was nice because it stopped any harsh impact when the suspension bottomed out. __________________ "It's one great big dysfunctional family that now has to split up and spread dysfunctionality around the greater world," Bill Stainton on the breakup of the cast of "Almost Live!"

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