Suspension - Light Racing Bump Stops

[ARussell]

This started up in one of the other threads with some interest, so I thought I would start it's own thread...

For those of you interested, below are pics of the Light Racing bump stops on my '97 LC.

On the front, I placed a mounting plate between the coil carrier and the top bucket mount. Cut the top coil carrier and used it as a spring guide to keep the spring from moving around. I also reinforced the bottom axle spring carrier with plate just in case. Fab not too complicated and basically bolt on.

The rear is a lot more complicated. I used the 3in versions on the back, but highly recommend using the 1.5in version if you want to attempt. Also the back moves sideways through the cycle, so you need to check clearances until completely compressed. Used a top plate and welded at the upper most part of the top spring carrier (also needed to cut a hole in the top spring carrier to fit the bump stop). The bottom axle spring carrier need to be "hollowed" out and the bumps actually compress on the axle. (this is the main reason you might opt with the 1.5in versions). I would have now if I had known, but you know I had to try and fit the 3in...

Additional pics:
http://www.racefactoryinc.com/lcimag...shocks_002.jpg
http://www.racefactoryinc.com/lcimag...shocks_003.jpg
http://www.racefactoryinc.com/lcimag...shocks_004.jpg
http://www.racefactoryinc.com/lcimag...shocks_007.jpg

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

So, the only aspect you would change would be the length of the rears?

[ARussell]

Yes, go with 1.5" in the rear if using 34" or smaller tires. 35's and larger can get away with the 3"