Bump Stop Options

JNK-RNR · Mar 27, 2013

Miscalculated and now have 14inch 5125's for my FJ40:

Obviously the 14's are a little long, and logic says..it would be cheaper to buy shorter ones than fancy pants bump stops, but I believe I can make them work. Plan is to move the Ford shock towers to the top of the frame then gusset and brace it. Also going to move the lower shock mounting location to the side/bottom back side of the axle. That should give me about another 5 inches.

I am currently looking at:

Daystar Stingers: $209 a pair http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dys-ku71090bk/media/images

FOA 2.0: $300 a pair: http://f-o-a.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_44&products_id=25

Sway-A-Way : $253.00 each so $506 a pair..:censor:

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Sway-A-Way-2.0-Air-Bump-Stops-p-17676.html

Fox 2.0: $201.00 each $402 a pair: http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Fox-2.0-Air-Bump-Stops-p-63.html

Any other options? Suggestions regarding the bump stops? Or should I just extend the brackets for regular bump stops? Pro's cons of each?

nickb · Mar 27, 2013

Heard bad things about the daystars. I'm running fox 2.0 3in travel in the front. They are awesome for high speed rough terrain. Kind of suck on the road since I only have like 3.25 of up travel but it's well worth it when I hit the rough stuff.

I could shorten them up but I'm lazy and they work.

2pwrlftrs4u · Mar 28, 2013

have no idea what imam do for mine... prolly let shock bottom out on either end for droop and bump :rb:

RidgelineMotorsports · Mar 28, 2013

The Fox 2.0s have been a good product and everyone I know with them seem to be very happy with them. ProComp also makes some for about the same price as Fox 2.0s and they come with mounting cans unlike the Fox 2.0s.

CHOP SHOP · Mar 28, 2013

Are you seriously contemplating hydro bumps for a SpringUnder rig?

Wow!

Drop the rubber/poly one down and call it good.

2pwrlftrs4u · Mar 28, 2013

CHOP SHOP said:
Are you seriously contemplating hydro bumps for a SpringUnder rig?

Wow!

Drop the rubber/poly one down and call it good.

think he is considering some of his wheeling will be higher speed, over rough stuff, sand dunes, ect... cant speak for chris but I think he is building this for all types of wheeling and expedition trips whereas mine will be built for the mall.

JNK-RNR · Mar 28, 2013

CHOP SHOP said:
Are you seriously contemplating hydro bumps for a SpringUnder rig?

Wow!

Drop the rubber/poly one down and call it good.

I consider everything. Kyle hit the nail on the head. More of an overlanding type build than a dedicated full time crawler that is highway drivable. My first option is exactly what you said, just extend the bump stop mount down to the needed length and remount the stop. I just wanted some opinions.

CHOP SHOP · Mar 28, 2013

I know exporing all options is the best, I know wanting the best is good.

Hydro bumps on spring under is like buying double beadlocks and then put a set of sears whitewall radial car tires on them.

JNK-RNR · Mar 28, 2013

CHOP SHOP said:
I know exporing all options is the best, I know wanting the best is good.

Hydro bumps on spring under is like buying double beadlocks and then put a set of sears whitewall radial car tires on them.

White walls, damn I wonder if I can get bead locks on 100 spoke tripple gold daytons?

2pwrlftrs4u · Mar 28, 2013

JNK-RNR said:
White walls, damn I wonder if I can get bead locks on 100 spoke tripple gold daytons?

WWW tires on 80 spokes are gonna look gangsta on the rigid bobber build :masturbanana[1]:

*for the cagers, WWW = wide white wall :fawkdancesmiley:

Corey Y · Mar 28, 2013

My junkpile has leafsprings and 4 inch travel king bumpstops. I would recomend shorter shocks and 2 inch travel king or fox bumpstops. Dont set them up until everything else is mounted and expect the springs to settle. You dont want the bumpstops to hit all the time. Hydro bumps are alot better then rubber or poly.

Avanteone · Mar 28, 2013

I run these on the rear of my rig, and this set for sale is a great deal:

http://www.pnwjeep.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32003

2pwrlftrs4u · Mar 28, 2013

Avanteone said:
I run these on the rear of my rig, and this set for sale is a great deal:

i'm actually leaning towards the PC bumps

http://www.pnwjeep.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32003

Crazy Daze said:
My junkpile has leafsprings and 4 inch travel king bumpstops. I would recomend shorter shocks and 2 inch travel king or fox bumpstops. Dont set them up until everything else is mounted and expect the springs to settle. You dont want the bumpstops to hit all the time. Hydro bumps are alot better then rubber or poly.

i agree with you... esp with his plans for the rig.

JNK-RNR · Mar 29, 2013

Called Craig from Ridgeline, ordered my rear shocks at 10 inch and some 12's for the front as well. We shall see what the outcome is for the bumpstops towards the end of the build.

2pwrlftrs4u · Mar 31, 2013

Avanteone said:
I run these on the rear of my rig, and this set for sale is a great deal:

http://www.pnwjeep.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32003

is the norm to run these at each corner or are people running only 2 ?

Avanteone · Mar 31, 2013

2pwrlftrs4u said:
is the norm to run these at each corner or are people running only 2 ?

I run one at each corner, and have them short stroked to 2" travel so I"m not always into them. Has taken some time to tune with stroke vs. charge, etc... but they work great:

Glenn · Mar 31, 2013

Avanteone said:
I run one at each corner, and have them short stroked to 2" travel so I"m not always into them. Has taken some time to tune with stroke vs. charge, etc... but they work great:

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