Well, not to get this thread TOO much "back on topic" - I jacked up my VX today and cut my bump stops with my Sawzall. Nuthin' to it, really - I didn't even have the the rear end "hanging", and still had no problem accessing the stops. Took the wheels off, of course. Some backline: My VX is pretty much stone stock, including the original shocks (which seem to be working fine, and with no leaks), stock size wheels and tires, no lift - 72K miles, never off-roaded, etc. My stops were within 1/2" to 3/4" of the top of the axle, and showed CLEAR evidence of hitting. Afterwards, I did my usual "test ride" - I would say that the extra travel DID produce a smoother ride, though it was most evident on larger dips/bumps - the kind that caused the ENTIRE axle to move at the same time. Cornering was not effected in the LEAST; nor did I expect it to - keeping a vehicle "flat" during corners is by and large the job(s) of the front and rear sway bars, respectively. I can see no "downside" to this mod; frankly, I'm at a loss as to why Isuzu oriented the bump stops SO close to the axle on a vehicle of this type, ESPECIALLY considering its short wheelbase and predisposition to a rough ride. Makes me wonder if the original design of the bump stops intentionally ALLOWED for this mod - the second "loop" of the figure 8 almost LOOKS like the stop was designed to possibly be "relieved" if necessary/desired...