Why we love 4x4s and mud tires!

[Marlin]

Hmmm, maybe I should make a trip out to your house sometime...
As for the bump stops, do you think you are really getting full rear shock compression on the dirt road? There is a lot of space between the stop and the axle. I might have to try this sometime, I will get some off of a rodeo, I think they are the same. If not, I can get them off of the VX here and try it out. Mine are about shot, can't imagine why...
Nice looking driveway Sue!!!! Did the tow hook get there today?

[Triathlete]

One thing to be cautious of with the shorter bump stops...especially with larger tires...when you stuff the suspension your tires may get into the wheel well lining and with a bit of skinny pedal will rip it out. Also if you go to short and stuff the suspension your shocks could possibly bottom out which can cause them to break or fail.

[nfpgasmask]

The pea sized hail came through Reno too. The Impulse got pelted. I was nervous. Gladly, it was small enough to not do damage like you said.

Bart

[pbkid]

i wish we could get some darn weather around here....

although i would rather wait till the yeti is back in running order (which should be soon!!! i got a job yesterday!!!!)

[Mile High VX]

i wish we could get some darn weather around here....

although i would rather wait till the yeti is back in running order (which should be soon!!! i got a job yesterday!!!!)

Congrats on the new gig!

[VX KAT]

As for the bump stops, do you think you are really getting full rear shock compression on the dirt road? There is a lot of space between the stop and the axle.

A LOT OF ROOM !!?? Tim Parker (SBC) took a look at mine and said there was like 1/2"....Dave's FJ has about 7" just as somewhat of a comparison.
No, I don't always achieve full compression on the dirt road, there are some deeper ruts and bigger potholes I've hit though where it just slams down in the rear...has knocked my rear door off kilter twice so far...

I presume cranking T-Bars or lifting give it more space? Is that correct?

[samneil2000]

A LOT OF ROOM !!?? Tim Parker (SBC) took a look at mine and said there was like 1/2"....Dave's FJ has about 7" just as somewhat of a comparison.
No, I don't always achieve full compression on the dirt road, there are some deeper ruts and bigger potholes I've hit though where it just slams down in the rear...has knocked my rear door off kilter twice so far...

I presume cranking T-Bars or lifting give it more space? Is that correct?

If you put on the OME springs and gained 2 to 3 inches, that space would be between the bump-stop and the axle. Mine was/is the same way. I lifted but then added larger bump-stops and they aren't real far from the axle now.
I don't think messing with the torsion bars would affect the rear geometry much if at all.

[vt_maverick]

One thing to be cautious of with the shorter bump stops...especially with larger tires...when you stuff the suspension your tires may get into the wheel well lining and with a bit of skinny pedal will rip it out. Also if you go to short and stuff the suspension your shocks could possibly bottom out which can cause them to break or fail.

So do you think cutting the OEM rear bump stops at the middle of the "figure 8" shape is going too far?

A LOT OF ROOM !!?? Tim Parker (SBC) took a look at mine and said there was like 1/2"....Dave's FJ has about 7" just as somewhat of a comparison.
No, I don't always achieve full compression on the dirt road, there are some deeper ruts and bigger potholes I've hit though where it just slams down in the rear...has knocked my rear door off kilter twice so far...

I presume cranking T-Bars or lifting give it more space? Is that correct?

Ditto, looked at mine last night and it's not much clearance at all. Marlin, maybe yours has so much more distance because you're lifted?

[PittVXr]

A LOT OF ROOM !!?? Tim Parker (SBC) took a look at mine and said there was like 1/2"....Dave's FJ has about 7" just as somewhat of a comparison.
No, I don't always achieve full compression on the dirt road, there are some deeper ruts and bigger potholes I've hit though where it just slams down in the rear...has knocked my rear door off kilter twice so far...

I presume cranking T-Bars or lifting give it more space? Is that correct?

Here is a pic of my rear bump stop. Is this a normal amount of space to have on a stock VX? I can't even squeeze my finger between the bump stop and the rear axle. If lifting it will put more room between the bumpstop and the rear axle thereby improving the ride I think I may have to go that route. I can't go through another winter of hitting potholes and feeling my teeth rattle.

[Marlin]

Mine has juat under 2.5" between them. Probably from the lift. Pitt, I noticed your springs are tightly coiled down...seems upside down like mine, or else the write ups for the spring install, coiled side up are incorrect?

[PittVXr]

Mine has juat under 2.5" between them. Probably from the lift. Pitt, I noticed your springs are tightly coiled down...seems upside down like mine, or else the write ups for the spring install, coiled side up are incorrect?

I've never touched them, but the previous owner may have. I don't think that would change anything as far as the distance from the bumpstop to the rear axle. Would it?

Maybe we need a poll to figure out what the "right" amount of space is.

[Mile High VX]

Here is a pic of my rear bump stop. Is this a normal amount of space to have on a stock VX? I can't even squeeze my finger between the bump stop and the rear axle. If lifting it will put more room between the bumpstop and the rear axle thereby improving the ride I think I may have to go that route. I can't go through another winter of hitting potholes and feeling my teeth rattle.

Mine looks like this also...can't even get one finger between the stop and the axle...less than 1/2"

[vt_maverick]

Here is a pic of my rear bump stop. Is this a normal amount of space to have on a stock VX? I can't even squeeze my finger between the bump stop and the rear axle.

Bumping for an answer???

[Triathlete]

Bumping for an answer???

You so funny!

[vt_maverick]

You so funny!

Lol, didn't even intend the pun. But now you reply to poke fun but don't answer the question!?!