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[92comanche4x4]

I know this sounds stupid but what does a bumpstop do?

[tjbliley]

When the suspension cycles up it stops the movement of the axle before the tire contacts the fender area.

[Eagle]

When the suspension cycles up it stops the movement of the axle before the tire contacts the fender area.

And before the shock absorber piston bottoms out and the shock self-destructs.

[tjbliley]

That too.

[Tracker]

When 'da wheel go "Bump", its movement stops. ;)

[TNT]

When the suspension cycles up it stops the movement of the axle before the tire contacts the fender area.

And before the shock absorber piston bottoms out and the shock self-destructs.

 

It also cushions the impact as the suspension bottoms out. Air bumpstops are the way to go, if you want to go all out. :brows:

[92comanche4x4]

ok ive seen it so many times i wanted to know what it was

[Pete M]

Remember the hockey pucks on that axle? Those were cheapie bumpstop "extensions". Extensions is a bad word to use though, as the bumpstop is the thing above them inside the coil. The pucks bring up the platform on which the bumpstop contacts. You may end up needing a couple if you're intent on running 33s.

[92comanche4x4]

ok ill just leve them than lol

[GosaGT1988]

Trust me, there are no stupid questions here. We're here to help. Heck, even I was wondering what that was when I first got my 1990 MJ.