crashes over potholes?

[angeno]

Cut the bump stops in half. Sadly, didn't do squat. Still crashes over expansion joints and potholes like a meteorite smashing into the earth. Not at all what I remember from previous VX ownership experiences. Plus, I've already replaced shocks/struts in the rear with supposedly OEM equipment. Frustrating as hell, this one....

[VX KAT]

Cut the bump stops in half. Sadly, didn't do squat. Still crashes over expansion joints and potholes like a meteorite smashing into the earth. Not at all what I remember from previous VX ownership experiences. Plus, I've already replaced shocks/struts in the rear with supposedly OEM equipment. Frustrating as hell, this one....

Bummer.....
but if you replaced rear shocks with "supposedly" OEMs....you would have paid around $400 - $500 EACH....and they have little reservoir canisters attached to them, so they're absolutely identifiable by $$$ and by appearance.

How much space was there between the rear axle and the bottom of the bump stop at rest (before you cut it in half) ?.....mine had about 1/2"....so when I cut half of that big black thing off, I added about 4" clearance....for total of about 4-5". Check how much space you have.

If you DO have OEM KYB rear shocks...maybe consider selling them and getting something softer...like just about any other shock on the planet....ok, a little exaggeration. Maybe the adjustable Ranchos would work out for you?

These are the OEMs: I can't recall which are the front vs rear....I think the last pic is the rear...