ive read all the other threads about this and i dont see what all the hub bub is about - its pretty obvious by looking at the bump stops (or spring helpers) that they are there to help with cornering to keep the rear end stable - if you take them out you will have more travel in the shocks and maybe a more comfortable ride but you lose your stability - im on the fence about cutting mine in half - seeing as i dont drive like a bat out of hades most of the time i think i might enjoy having a little more travel in the shocks

side note: i think its funny how many people think they need new shocks because they have a stiff ride - that means your shocks are working correctly - the whole point of shocks is to get your wheels back in contact with the ground asap - its when they just keep bouncing that they need replaced