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Old 09-28-09, 05:58 PM
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adjustable perch (bumpstops needed?)

Do you guys think the bumpstops will be needed when installing a ground control adjustable perch front suspension? The spring rate is 325. I'm not planning to lower too much, maybe and inch and a half. I'm not sure if most people re-install the bump stops when installing adjustable suspension on the front. thanks
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if youre not planning on dropping it super low then not having them shouldnt be a problem. i made the mistake of not putting them on and dumping my car. bottoming out without them sucks!! i need new front struts now. i say...put them on john!
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Originally Posted by Rotarx7
if youre not planning on dropping it super low then not having them shouldnt be a problem. i made the mistake of not putting them on and dumping my car. bottoming out without them sucks!! i need new front struts now. i say...put them on john!
I guess how much I drop it will depend on how the wheels look (how much gap)....hehe but I dont mind some gap between the wheels and the fender (maybe and inch or two.

So I take it your gonna put new struts on, raise the car up a bit and re-install the bump stops?
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yeah thats the plan. new stuts w FC brakes
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just leave them on, but yeah.. it all depends on how low you go
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Thanks for the responses. I ended up cutting them in half and putting them back on. If you look at them, there are like 2 sections on one bump stop. I cut the smaller section off and installed the larger. I'll see how it goes.
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Originally Posted by RotaryRevn
Thanks for the responses. I ended up cutting them in half and putting them back on. If you look at them, there are like 2 sections on one bump stop. I cut the smaller section off and installed the larger. I'll see how it goes.
thats probably about right
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