...bumpstops...

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I was looking at Bobbys new tires (that look great) and he mentioned the...bumpstops.
    i trimmed mine back but was wondering...:hmmm:...has anyone ever seen where they have ever hit?
    of all the Mav/Comets i've had, never seen where they have touched.
    any reason these couldn't be removed completely without any problems later?
    I would think, if you hit a hole/bump big enough for them to touch...you have torn...oilpan, transmission pan, center chunk, flattened exhaust pipes, drive the driveshaft yoke up in the transmission and torn at least one tire/rim off...:yup:
    ...and the...bumpstops...would not have stopped it from happening...:huh:

    ...:drive:...
     
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  2. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I'm thinking of the same thing, the tire should bottom out in the wheel well before the bumpstop will take efect... I'm at least going to trim it like you did....
     
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  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I'm thinking the same thing about the tires (y)
    with the wider than stock tire, it should hit first :yup:

    ...:bouncy:...
     
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    I have had the pinion snubber hit but never the outer 2 bumpstops. I just assumed it was closer to the housing relative to travel. It is also possible that the shocks bottom before they hit. I probably would trim them back for wider tires as well.
     
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  5. Earl Branham

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    I trimmed mine off, just in case, but they never did hit, with 245X60X15 tires. The traction bars, however, did hit, so they got trimmed also.
     
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    Trim them? My tires are nowhere near them at any position. :hmmm:
     
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    I always remove when lowering
     
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  8. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I would think when...lowering...is when you would need them...:hmmm:
     
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    I suspect they were not meant to limit suspension travel during normal driving, but more as a safety measure if over-loaded. Like if Bubba decided to take a hog to market in the trunk. :)
     
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    :naughty:...what makes you think Bubba would make his wife ride in the trunk going to the market...:huh:
     
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    Have you ever tried getting into the back seat of a Maverick?
     
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    Don,t forget when turning corners body roll plays a part on those snubbers. This is a safety preventer that prevents any damage from happening. The leaf springs are arched to a certain degree that helps to prevent any bottoming out . I' ll keep mine. Taking a chance on my pride an joy is not a option. Safety should be our top guide. What ever you guy's an ladies do always put safety first . I respect you all so have fun!!!!!!!!!!!:idea: (I'll check with the my shop manuels to get more info)
     
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  13. 71gold

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    let me ask this question...has anyone seen, have a pic. of one that has been hit. i know i have never seen one...if none have been hit, you still have 2.5" to go before it hits the frame rail...
    ...and...just what would the safty issue be here?

    ...:drive:...
     
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    ...:thumbs2:...
     
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    I think if you feel you need a bump stop, but still want the room for tires.. Just mount a bump stop centered under the frame rail... best of both worlds out of your way but still there for the purest (just a thought)
     
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