Anyway, Lowered my t-bars in front as far as they would go. So, I'm assuming they are on the bump stops. Then, I used a 2" block on the rear axle and it also hits. So, every bump I hit it feels like my back is going to break. Any suggestions?
how much space do you have between your bump stop and axle with it on the ground? i had to cut my bump stops but i still hit... Running 3" blocks
I have about I think 1/2-1" space. And I occasionally load my truck up with stuff so it rides on the bump stops. How do you cut them...and are they just stick on??? Thanks
razor blade or what every u want to use, its rubber. u just unbolt ur rear bump stops to cut them..for the front..ummcant really say besides to raise the torsion bars back up some..
Before I bagged it, dropped spindles,turned down torsions, 2" blocks & 2" dropped springs. If your going to bag it,install a notch now!
I have 3 inch blocks in the rear. Bump stops still in.... hits sometimes. Taking the stops out soon.. and lowering the rear more. Trying to level it out.
Running no bump stops isnt all that smart. Considering if your truck bottoms out your slaping metal to metal. I trimmed my bump stop in the rear keeping the same "V" shape they originally had and I never bottom out and ive got 3'' blocks. Up front I removed my lower bump stops and kept the uppers. I cut my coils to lower the front because i dont have a torsion bar.
you can trim them but they will still hit. we took out the stops from my buddy's 94 and he's got the front b/j flip as well as eased down torsions, and rear 3 inch blocks (( 3/3 dop )). he said he's yet to slap the frame up front or the rear. he is running 18's and a low profile tire set. he said when he does hit a hard bump it just rubs the plastic fender well, but no frame slap. he has 2 inches of threads showing from the top of the adjustment bolt locknut to the top of the threads. rides fairly nice and is not horribly soft. edit: yes.... it is not wise to ride without some sort of bump stop but, its not entirely bad. its better than riding on them completely as that will cause a fairly dangerous situation given bad conditions..... i DO have Brian aka... Beefed Taco working on a set of low profile front and rear bumpstops so you might want to contact him to see if he can make a set of lo-pro's for you as well.
I don't plan on ever bagging my truck. I just wanted a better stance, a stance that not many other trucks have. Especially mine. I'm really trying to clean up my truck and make it much nicer. Sounds like I will just have to cut the rear bump stops I'll see about the low pro stops though...
I have Belltech 2" drop spindles & 3" blocks with Toxic drop shocks front & rear, the ride is great. The only time it really hits the bump stops is when I have a load.
Answers: Rear: Just remove the bump stop. I've done it and I occasionally tap the frame. No problems what so ever. And if any disagrees, go buy some new rear shocks 1st then give me your opinion. Front: Crank them torsion back or get spindles. Now that was easy.
I've heard about this ball joint flip...is there a "how-to" thread on this...and how is this achieved? Thanks for your help!
just search on my user name somewhere, i think i remember i did a step by step. basically, you want two jacks. remove wheel, jack on frame, jack under the bottom arm. you basically will take the spindle off the arms, and relocate them above the arms. this will make a 1 inch drop essentially. you will need metric set of ratchets. should be fine, rememeber to torque your bolts and make sure everything is back together. I've ran this for about over 20k... went over a curb and still no problems!
that should be the first thing that you do with a drop. no matter how low your going. you will be surprised as to how much an improvement the right shock will do to your ride quality. mike.
