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lv280zx Jan 21, 2011 06:32 PM

Cutting bump stops
 
I am half way into replacing my stock springs and struts with the Tokico set. The rears were easy. Now I am doing the fronts. I did one side and did not cut the new bump stop I installed. My original bump stop was completely disintegrated, so I don't know how long it was. I still have to do the other side. Do I really need to go back and cut the bump stop in half? Thanks

NismoPick Jan 21, 2011 06:43 PM

Why would you cut the bump stops?

pete8717 Jan 21, 2011 07:15 PM

The directions in the tokico kit say to cut your bumpstops down to allow for more suspension travel. I just got the kit too and that's what it said.

PurePontiacKid Jan 21, 2011 07:40 PM

just cut em in half lol

or see if a Checker/Autozone has em in stock and cut em to that length (assuming I'm reading what you're typing right lol)

lv280zx Jan 21, 2011 07:44 PM

I don't want to redo that side if not really necessary. I was thinking that since the suspension is lower, there won't be the travel available anyway. Was wondering if anyone had installed this kit and not cut bump stops. BTW, it said it would be 1 inch drop. It is actually closer to 2 inches.

pete8717 Jan 22, 2011 01:01 AM


Originally Posted by lv280zx (Post 289947)
I don't want to redo that side if not really necessary. I was thinking that since the suspension is lower, there won't be the travel available anyway. Was wondering if anyone had installed this kit and not cut bump stops. BTW, it said it would be 1 inch drop. It is actually closer to 2 inches.

Mine is going on next week. I'll put them on without cutting it. Just got a new master urethane bushing kit anyways, but i'll let you know. Is it really closer to 2 inches? Sweet! :icon_super:

lv280zx Jan 22, 2011 08:05 AM

The rears were just over 1 inch and the fronts were almost 2 inches. It sits level now. Looks much better.

pete8717 Jan 22, 2011 10:22 AM

Before and after pics?

lv280zx Jan 22, 2011 05:08 PM

Not sure if i have any good before pictures. I will look. Post in a couple of days.


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