rear bump stops

[tom4bren]

There's a high rise 4-Runner in my neighborhood that has his sway bars removed. I swear that his side mirrors scrape the pavement when he corners.

[vxfocus]

ok got the bump stops on.since i dont have a lift and was just replacing the original stops i wanted to keep as close to original height as i could.the e.s. ones are a little bit longer.
so i just took the old ones off and drilled a single hole in the factory mount location and with a bit of messing around with holding the nut with a wrench in side the channel i got em on.


they sit right on the rear axle.does that mean my springs are too weak?my original stops where all tore up.if so anyone know anywhere i can get new springs?

[VX KAT]

Many many VXers found the stock rear bump stops were within 1/2" of the axle, and thus, the extremely slamming/jarring effect in the rear when we hit bumps. Some, like me, chose to cut the rears in half to gain more distance. Dramatically improved, the ride, along with the Rancho 9000XLS shocks.

[LittleBeast]

ok got the bump stops on.since i dont have a lift and was just replacing the original stops i wanted to keep as close to original height as i could.the e.s. ones are a little bit longer.
so i just took the old ones off and drilled a single hole in the factory mount location and with a bit of messing around with holding the nut with a wrench in side the channel i got em on.
they sit right on the rear axle.does that mean my springs are too weak?my original stops where all tore up.if so anyone know anywhere i can get new springs?

Nah. I would roll with what you have going on there until you really plan on making a lot of changes. Looks great for now. If you want to add larger tires, lift, etc, then I would worry about stiffer taller springs, but until then, good job :-)

[Gizmo42]

Try them and see how it rides. Looks like they might be collapsible like the ones on my rodeo. Mine sit about 1" off the axle but I dont feel it until it fully collapses.

[vxfocus]

ok after a couple days of driving i need a kidney replacement!wow it rides rough,like it has a fixed axle with the bump stops resting right on the axle it doesnt let the coil springs do there job.
so i need some input from anyone who is running the ome 913s on what the ride quality is compared to the stock springs...its gotta be better than what i have now.
i was also thinking about the Set of Daystar Spring Spacers to give me about an inch and a half lift to get the stops of the axles

[vt_maverick]

I cut my stops and added the Daystar spacers after installing 265/60/18's on 8" wide, -2mm offset rims. Those spacers are like $35-40 shipped, if I were you I would order a set and try them out first - they may very well be all you need.

Low risk, big reward IMHO.

[yellowgizmo99]

I did just the spacers and it made a big difference and was easy to do, since it was the second time I had done it.

[vt_maverick]

I did just the spacers and it made a big difference and was easy to do, since it was the second time I had did it.

Thanks again Billy.

[vxfocus]

WOW!!ordered the spacers from summit yesterday and got them today!!
and another WOW!! because what a difference in the ride after i installed the spacers.i used the stock spring seats inside the spacers but not sure if i will leave them in or take them out it sits a little high in the back with stock 16s it might be a little much.
here is a pic to show how much lift the spacers give keep in mind that before i installed them the bump stops were sitting on the axle.
pic is kinda dark..flashlight and cell phone lol but you get the idea

[RickOKC]

I suspect your springs may be worn out.

The official "before" measurements on mine were: 1/4" gap between bump stop & axle on the right and the left side was resting on the axle. I bought a pair of used springs and new insulators and now I have 1/2" both sides. Rides smoother and corners better. Even if you keep the spacers, I wonder if you would get the same benefits with fresh springs, too.

[vxfocus]

i did think about spring replacement but the bump stops i put on were longer than the stock ones so replacing the spring might not have lifted them off the axle enuff.so i went with the 40 dollar option.

[xdfarrx]

Does someone have a part number or link to Summit for the spacer kit. Ive inferred its a reasonable mod for stock wheel size [I have aftermarket wheels and tires but same fitment]. I had how mine jar.
Thanks much...
xdx

[eblank]

Does someone have a part number or link to Summit for the spacer kit. Ive inferred its a reasonable mod for stock wheel size [I have aftermarket wheels and tires but same fitment]. I had how mine jar.
Thanks much...
xdx

If you would like a used stock set of springs to mess with, I've got a set that are yours for the price of shipping. I'm moving this week and they will be thrown out otherwise. Let me know if you (or anyone else for that matter) wants them.

[xdfarrx]

Thank you but I have a stock set. Did all my sway linkages with the energy stuff years ago. Thought I would update my stops. Dont throw them away, pay it forward or sell them. Good luck with the move