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09-12-2001, 09:39 PM

Vesaijan

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How many notches did you take off of the bumb stop? Also, where can I get replacement dust boots for my struts?

09-13-2001, 04:11 AM

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I cut one notch. I got general purpose boots for $5 each at an off road truck supply place.

09-13-2001, 04:53 AM

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i cut off one, but it wasn't enough. So i cut another.

09-13-2001, 08:01 AM

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I cut mine in half.

I can't remember how many notches that is. Some times I feel it needs more.

09-13-2001, 08:23 AM

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Re: I cut mine in half.

like maybe no bumpstop.

09-13-2001, 09:05 AM

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I cut one notch and have never bottomed out.

09-13-2001, 09:32 AM

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Maybe it's those damned Tokico's!

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I cut one notch and have never bottomed out.

I bottom out quite a bit. I need Koni's!!

09-13-2001, 10:31 AM

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you guys cut your sprint springs????? i didnt think that there was a strut that could handle the cut spring....if therer is i would liek to find out to slam my maxima!!

09-13-2001, 10:40 AM

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you guys cut your sprint springs?????

no. i think one person has

09-13-2001, 10:55 AM

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We cut our bumpstops, not our springs.

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you guys cut your sprint springs????? i didnt think that there was a strut that could handle the cut spring....if therer is i would liek to find out to slam my maxima!!

I've always heard cutting springs is a bad thing. I guess it's just a matter of opinion though.

09-13-2001, 10:59 AM

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Re: We cut our bumpstops, not our springs.

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I've always heard cutting springs is a bad thing. I guess it's just a matter of opinion though.

what is a bumpstop??? how much of my bumpstop would i need to cut to drop my car like 1 more inch?

09-13-2001, 10:59 AM

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Re: We cut our bumpstops, not our springs.

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I've always heard cutting springs is a bad thing. I guess it's just a matter of opinion though.

This thread isnt about cutting springs. It's about cutting the bumpstops. I may try to take a little (.25" ?) more off mine.

09-13-2001, 11:04 AM

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Re: Re: We cut our bumpstops, not our springs.

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what is a bumpstop??? how much of my bumpstop would i need to cut to drop my car like 1 more inch?

The bumpstop is a small foam rubber piece that goes on the strut shaft. It protects the top of the strut from the strut cap when you hit large bumps. It won't lower the car any if you cut it, just makes the ride better when you put springs on because it will give you a little more travel before you hit it.