Removing Rear Bump Stop Brackets

[RedX]

I took out the rear barckets today and boy what a task. :argh: It was a pain. Had to grined down the rivits and then use a air chesil. Ripped those things right out. It took about 2 hrs total. I had bought 2in. stops and decided not to put them in. Running no bracket and no bump stops in the rear and it rides like a DREAM:rockon:Me and my buddy stood on the back and jumped up and down, didnt hit at all. About 420lbs. Not bad. I recommend this mod ASAP. Especially if you are running 2inch blocks. I lasted 5 yrs with half inch clearence and my body paid the price. Should have done this yrs ago.

 

[Baggins44]

That's a good idea, looks clean :top:

 

[deanbhula1]

how much clearance is there when u put ot on the tires and not on the jack?

 

[CBRBob]

Put a 3/8 in tall 'button' style bumpstop back there. You really don't want your frame meeting your axle tube.

 

[RedX]

how much clearance is there when u put ot on the tires and not on the jack?

About 3 1/2 inch clearence.

 

[Murderface]

Put a 3/8 in tall 'button' style bumpstop back there. You really don't want your frame meeting your axle tube.

Good idea, I know I did this to my truck and put the low pro bumpstops on the frame in case it does bottom out. So far I've yet to bottom out even with 4 passengers in the truck and QA1's set on 4.

 

[bombs]

Looks good! Saving this thread for a future use! lol
I imagine that if I wanted to put bump stops in, that I would have to drill new holes into the frame for them?

 

[Slay0r]

hmmm not a bad idea. I may have to do this when i go for my 2.5" blocks :top:

 

[RedX]

Looks good! Saving this thread for a future use! lol
I imagine that if I wanted to put bump stops in, that I would have to drill new holes into the frame for them?

Yes. But what sucks is the bracket is designed so the bump stop sits out half inch outside the frame. It makes it so it lines up perfect to the axle. So if you are running any u-blots with blocks, the bump stop will hit the u-bolts not the axle. If that makes sence.

 

[Murderface]

hmmm not a bad idea. I may have to do this when i go for my 2.5" blocks :top:

I tried this already and didn't like the outcome. It's the whole reason I took the brackets off because I had 2 1/2" blocks and couldn't stand bottoming out on everything and also couldn't ride with the shocks set on the max setting any longer. It didn't help much even with the shocks set at 8 which is still too stiff for everyday driving. I eventually went back to 2" blocks and haven't looked back since, the ride is so much better now with the shocks on 4 and no bottoming out ever!

 

[RedX]

You can see in this pic the bump stop hits perfect inbetween the ubolts. In my case it hit so many times it polished the axle... oops

 

[CBRBob]

Yep, If you measure well, you can offset the hole so it will miss the u-bolts.

 

[bombs]

Good to know, I'll be sure and check my measurements if I try it.

 

[06alaswb]

so can you run 3in blocks with the stock shocks? i have 2in blocks right now but i have some 3in i would like to use if i can, what do you guys suggest? i need some xr professionals.. lol

 

[Murderface]

so can you run 3in blocks with the stock shocks? i have 2in blocks right now but i have some 3in i would like to use if i can, what do you guys suggest? i need some xr professionals.. lol

If u run 3" blocks ur gonna have to notch the frame or else bottom out when u hit a pebble on the road. And yes u can use 3" blocks with stock shocks as the axle moves up and the shock plate the bottom the shock bolts to stays in the same location.

 

[Gators Taco]

My old Mazda truck (86) had a plate mounted under the U bolts with the bump stop on it.

 

[06alaswb]

ok thanks ^^

 

[wisenthefools]

I dunno man...doesnt seem like the minimal clearance gained from this is worth the risk. I ran bumpless with 2" blocks for a coupe days and even when being careful I managed to bottom out so hard my gas door popped open...multiple times. If it bottoms out that hard it's hard to believe takin out that thin lil piece of steel will remedy the problem. I'm runnin the energy suspension low pro bump stops and will upgrade to QA1's instead.

 

[Murderface]

I'm running with no brackets and the lo pro bumpstops right on the frame and the extra clearance makes a world of a difference believe me. I never bottom out now!

Now the OP needs to install bumpstops no doubt, running without them is stupid

 

[babyboi2284]

I just recently installed my drop and with the roads in Louisiana I bottom out ALOT...in front and the rear. I have my qa1s set on 6 and I don't wanna go any higher cuz it's stiff enough already. I have the low pro bump stops from streetacos and they help take a little of the shock out of it but damn the ride sucks big balls. And I am constantly getting out at lights or stop signs to close my fuel door. I love the way it makes my truck look but unfortunately in the near future I may be taking my drop off and going back to stock.