Rear bump stops -- optional or necessary?

[Leon R]

Well, of course they aren't highlighting it!

1. It is a piss poor way to execute stiffer suspension. Not something you would brag about!
2. It was probably an afterthought, that was likely added AFTER marketing material was created.

But, to me, this was clearly an active (be it passive? ) part of the rear suspension.

[blacksambo]

Well, of course they aren't highlighting it!

1. It is a piss poor way to execute stiffer suspension. Not something you would brag about!
2. It was probably an afterthought, that was likely added AFTER marketing material was created.

But, to me, this was clearly an active (be it passive? ) part of the rear suspension.

Let me second your comments.

If you study the cut-away view you can indeed see the axel and helper in very close proximity. Anecdotally, on our two '99's the axel to helper gap is less than a half-an-inch. Also, once the VX moves foraward, at any major speed, this gap would naturally close shut, so you are always riding on the helper.