Bump Stops

[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.

[CrnCnn]

Yeah, that exact thing happened to CrnCnn also and he ended up getting the HD tie rods afterward... wear parts, you know...

Dont get me started.....

[CrnCnn]

Item Description Qty Unit Price Total Price
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Isuzu IFS Heavy (APPLICATION = All VX 1 $199.99 $199.99
Duty Tie Rods models)
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Subtotal $199.99
Shipping $25.25
Tax $0.00
Total $225.24



Here is what my order email said. NOT very helpful. I emailed Indy4x to find out.

Plus my order was made 2 years ago. The different size were put into the catalog last year.

[CrnCnn]

I just got a response.

I have the "long" version.

[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

[VX KAT]

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

Yeah, that's Bandi our desert dog (mutt)....she's black (with tan paws) yet only takes like 4 tablespoons of water on a hot day sometimes, very weird......

[VX KAT]

OK, thanks deermagnet, just ordered the Rancho RX9000XL's....I'm tired of complaining about the ride....just gave the ole' MasterCard a little workout. Buy 3, get 1 free, & free shipping deal, so that helped, PLUS they have a 90 day ride guarantee.....they'll refund price + $50/axle labor costs if I don't like them.

I'll post my OEM stock KYB shocks FOR SALE after we see what condition they're in. Been told x2 no leaks, looked good.

Since I'm going to Moab, if somebody also attending wants to buy them I'll bring them, save big on shipping.

[VX KAT]

OK, gettin the Rancho RS9000XL's installed Thursday. Checked rear bumb stops today and they're virtually touching, so I'm going to have shop cut them in half like suggested on previous threads.

Question 1- If the Rear bump stops are touching, then the suspension isn't really getting to do it's job, right??? By cutting them down, I'll gain about 1" - 1 1/2" clearance ...is that going to make much difference by ITSELF or how does that work with the new Ranchos?? LDub, you said you thought the stock clearance in rear was about 1/4" or so....how could that make any sense? These great OEM shocks, but then only a super small distance for the suspension to travel...seems like the shocks wouldn't get to do much on the compression side of the function??

Question 2- What about the front bump stops?? So far, can only see the stop on the lower part, seems like it has at least 1/2" clearance (pic above). With the new Ranchos installed, should I still get an low or ultra low profile stop to replace the lower ones?

Question 3 - I tried reading all the threads about adjusting the torsion bars and how that could help, but I just don't have any understanding of all that. Should the shop do anything to the torsion bars while they're puttin' in the Ranchos to give the bump stops more clearance??

Thanks for being patient on this subject that I've definitely driven into the ground! It should be over soon! Sorry!!