Bump Stops

[ZEUS]

Ordered!

This site rocks!!!

Agreed! So... with that money you were able to save, donating $20 to the site makes good sense, yeah?

[JAMAS]

Already did yesterday. Just waiting for the "e-check" to clear from paypal.

[Ldub]

Agreed! So... with that money you were able to save, donating $20 to the site makes good sense, yeah?

Already did yesterday. Just waiting for the "e-check" to clear from paypal.

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[JAMAS]

I am assuming the "Long" tie rods will fit without any issue?

[CrnCnn]

I dont remember there being a size issue when I ordered mine. I will do the research tonight and find out what ones i have. Unless someone else anwers first.

[CrnCnn]

Justin, is this statement true?

"Tie Rod Breakage is the #1 downfall of the front IFS on Isuzu trucks"

At least coming out of a hot tub????

[tom4bren]

"Anyway, adding polish to a turd is not high on my gotta do list... And cue tom4bren!"

I have no response to that.

I don't have any experience with tie rod problems so I won't chime in on that either. I have noticed that the joints on our center link appear notorious for being impossible to remove without damage. Sounds like the shop experience similar issues.

[VX KAT]

When Tim Parker did my windows, he noticed I'm pretty much riding on the rear bump stops and that explains the really rough ride on dirt road, etc..

My goal, I just want a smoother ride on dirt, gravel roads.

I searched & read some threads about bump stops and cranking on the torsion adjustment bolts. JAMAS mentioned he was going to cut his stops in half. Did you ever do that? How'd it come out? What about getting the low profile or ultra low profile stops?

Would cutting the rears in half do much? Spacing on my 4Runner's rear stops are like 8"....so wasn't sure an inch or so would make much difference on VX, & read where LDub says stock is around 1/4" space. I can't do a lift of any kind because it would make it too hard for me to get into car (long story).

Taking it to a shop next week for tranny & transf case flush & alignment, & they could work on this, but I wanted some advice from you VX'ers.

Any suggestions?? Thanks.

Here's pics of both front & rear.

[deermagnet]

I still say the stock shocks are your biggest problem. You gotta get rid of them. You checked the front end and it's like a rock. Get the 9-way adjustable Rancho shocks. Either the old school non-gas charged, if ya can find 'em, or the new XL gas charged. You can dial in the ride you want and the difference will be dramatic on your bumpy road.

Is that four paws I see in the last photo? You got some kinda desert critter walkin' 'round the garage?

Get the front and rear diffy fluids changed also as long as that shop is under there. Then you get all four fluids changed at the same time in the future.

Mark