Front bumpstop ZJ/XJ

[Geonovast]

Are the front bumpstops for the ZJ the same as the XJ? They look identical.

 

A guy my mom works with managed to slightly bend one and it's rubbing on the spring, causing a popping noise when he turns.

 

Oh, 97 ZJ, 318

[Pete M]

I gotta know how he managed that! :eek:

Right after my 4wd swap with the ford axles my bumpstops rubbed like crazy when the suspension cycled (long story), but didn't make a sound turning corners. But I've experienced popping noises while turning due to worn swaybar links and worn trackbar ends. I wonder if the bumpstop is actually his issue. :hmm:

[Geonovast]

I grabbed everything else under there there was no play in anything whatsoever, but the edge of the bumpstop is about 1/4 in from the coil.

[Pete M]

You couldn't move my trackbar with your hands, feet or a big crowbar, but sure enough it was moving.

It could still be the bumpstop, but if it doesn't make any noise if you rock the Jeep up and down, I doubt it's making noise in turns.

 

I still want to know how he bent it. :D

[Geonovast]

He's got no idea. It's stock and he doesn't do any trailriding whatsoever. My guess is the PO bent it a little bit and just regular driving worked it to where it is.