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Old 09-12-2004, 05:49 PM
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What is the purpose of cutting bump stops
What is the purpose of cutting the bump stops when installing lowering springs?
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Old 09-12-2004, 06:12 PM
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To give yourself more travel before you hit them (less bottoming out).
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Old 09-12-2004, 06:27 PM
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If I cut the front bumpstop it won't fit into the receptical that it is suppose to fit in. And how much do I cut off
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Old 09-12-2004, 07:23 PM
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cut the bottom part, like one rib. So about 1/3, no more than 1/2.
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