I dont see the point in hydro bump stops unless you are doing high speed stuff. Im using progressive foam bumpstops that mount on the shock shaft. They have a progressive rate as it gets compressed so its not a hard hit.
Hydro bumps are sweet! I just think its a bit over kill. If you had coilovers and a linked suspension Id say go for the hydros.
I already need to employ a welder to do something custom, so I might as well go hydraulic for a little more $. Rather keep the bumps separate from the shocks and coils if possible. I think I could benefit a lot from it too. I have one fat ass that loves to shake its' stuff
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Thom, New thread to continue on the bump stops. Can you get a few more pics? Are they "adjustable", meaning, can you adjust them for when you are loaded vs unloaded? I have plans to install a set like this, but I was planning to install them only 1.5" - 2" off the axle. But, when or if I load...
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Good info. Problem is those 1.5" jounce shocks are a lot less common, and much more expensive. Not keen on $300 per bump. You also can't fit a lot of travel with that style.
I did some measurements again.. I have 5" of shock travel (21.25 installed length, 26.14" extended, 16.14" collapsed)
Rear bump to axle is 3.75", and more like 4.2" if you exclude the tiny cone on the bump stop
Sooo it actually looks like I'm good.. though I'm putting in new rear springs and may gain an inch of lift
Bigger issue is my rear panhard frame mount to radius arm axle mount is only 3".. I think I can shave some metal down and make it 3.5"... hmmm
A more traditional hydro bump uses pin or pinch style mounting cans. There's no way to fit a can on the inside of the frame, the only possible option is to cut a section out of the inside part of the frame (taking out most of a body mount support), and welding the can at least half into the frame rail. I think I'd have to use a pin style can then in that case. Is this a viable idea?
The more realistic option is a pin style can inside the upper rear spring mount. With the pin style, you slide the hydro bump in from the bottom, and secure a nut at the top. there's enough gap between the body and spring perch to slide the nut in.