"Be mindful that there are two types of harshness: (1) slamming/impact from rear axle hitting the bump stops over uneven terrain, and (2) general ride "stiffness" characterized by excessive vibration and the sensation of "feeling the road".



Yeah, (1) is my problem EXACTLY. The SLAMMING over potholes and sh*tty pavement. I don't care about the generally rough ride (2) which is characteristic of the VX. That doesn't bother me at all. But when I hit a nasty expansion joint or pothole and the friggin vehicle goes SLAM that's what pisses me off and unnerves me. That's what I want to fix. Sounds to me like the bump stop cut down may significantly improve the situation. Gonna test the theory and let everyone know...