Bump stops?

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Bump stops?
drpdontitns avatar
drpdontitns
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Going to be dropping my 89 ram50 up front 2" drop spindles,2.5" drop springs I have my bump stops removed at the moment because I am redoing my entire truck but will soon be putting the new parts for the front back on I know I have to cut my bump stops but being that I have them off should I just leave them completely off or should I just cut them and if so how. Much do I cut off.same ? For the back.( the back will be removed middle leaf,and 4inch angled blocks.)
alan avatar
alan
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I cut down my original bump stops using a reciprocating saw with a sheetmetal blade. I sprayed the area where I was making my cut with WD 40 to lubricate the cut area. I cut the stops as low as possible so I would have as much travel as possible. I did the same for the rear. Hope this helps.
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droppedmitsu
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Yup, cut them as low as possible while still leaving a tiny bit of rubber to cushion when you bottom out.
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drpdontitns
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Thanks guys helps alot