Bump Stop Clearance (1 Viewer)

[cstav86]

Issue: I only have about 1/2” clearance between my bump stop and the top of the 4plus U bolt flip kit on the front axle. This seems way too tight. What is normal?

Are my bump stops too long?
Are these springs flat? They are OME mediums. It sits level with the rear. The springs are 4 years old and have been wheeled a handful of times.

Specs: 11/1974 stock motor. 8274. 2.5” OME lift with medium spring up front and light in the rear. There are some 2° caster shims in there as well.

 

[firemanj92]

Shouldn't there be one u-bolt plate with a long and short tab to work with the offset of the axle housing?

 

[cstav86]

Shouldn't there be one u-bolt plate with a long and short tab to work with the offset of the axle housing?

Yes, that’s the one in the picture on the passenger side front. It’s in the correct spot.

 

[White Stripe]

You'll have to flex it out and adjust the bump stops as necessary

 

[B y r o n]

I would measure the distance between the original axle housing bump stop area and bump stop. Then measure from the U-bolt flip plate the same distance and mark a spot on the bump stop. Pull the bump stop and shorten to the marked spot and then put it back.

That would give you the same travel before installing the U-bolt flip kit.

 

[DSRTRDR]

what does the other side of the axle look like ? - is it possible the plates were installed on the wrong side ?

the shackle hangers seem to be quite short, just sayin'

 

[jim land]

Find a smaller bump stop or cut this one

 

[jim land]

Remove the bump stop and flex the front to know how much you need to cut before the tire hit the fender
Pic of my 20yrs old OME , in my setup i shim the stop about 3/4" for fender clearence

 

[cstav86]

what does the other side of the axle look like ? - is it possible the plates were installed on the wrong side ?

the shackle hangers seem to be quite short, just sayin'

It is not possible to install these on the wrong side, the plates are built specifically for each side of the front axle. The other side has similar clearance.

 

[cstav86]

Remove the bump stop and flex the front to know how much you need to cut before the tire hit the fender
Pic of my 20yrs old OME , in my setup i shim the stop about 3/4" for fender clearence

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That makes sense. Appreciate the tip!

 

[-MaTTi-]

Are these springs flat? They are OME mediums. It sits level with the rear. The springs are 4 years old and have been wheeled a handful of times.

2.5” OME lift with medium spring up front and light in the rear.

Yep, those are flattened quite a lot, maybe 1” lift left.