bump stops

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bump stops

Post by smiley » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:11 pm

do u have to cut the bump stops on the struts when putting lowering springs on?
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Post by Caraudioholic24 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:15 pm

depending on what kit you got. Yes. there should be instructions on haw many mm you need to trim
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Post by smiley » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:16 pm

well fuck, i got the kezzari springs from a guy off here, no instructions
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Post by occasional demons » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:20 pm

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Post by Mat00ES » Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:02 pm

no, they are there for a reason. It will only cause more damage to your struts when you bottom out.
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Post by excon » Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:21 pm

not another thread on cutting bumpstops!
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Post by FAC3L3SS » Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:57 pm

Don't bother. My springs dropped me waay lower than yours will, and I didn't cut diddly shit.
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Post by smiley » Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:29 am

thanks guys, we got it
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