So after reading on a few forums about Wheelers Offroad bump stops I found that the part number that fits the FJ Cruiser is also compatible with the LC100/LX470 chassis. Over the LCA there are two positions where you will find the OEM bump stops. You could mount the Wheelers "Superbumps" in all four positions or as I have done, you can mount them in only the forward or only the rear position*. This allows the OEM bump stop still mounted in the rear position to act as a compression limit. While the "superbump", in my opinion, makes the suspension travel compress in a much smoother, linear and controlled manner.*
I have only read a few instances of people using these bump stops on the LC100 chassis. So there is very little info about them in regard to this chassis, good or bad. Most write ups that I have read were positive though. Wheelers does not list these as a fitment on there website, but when I told them my year, make and model, they said they would fit. My main concerns when fitting aftermarket bump stops were two fold:
1. I did not want to over flex the axles and related components.
2. I did not want any tire rubbing on full compression.
I think my setup covers both concerns while also noticeably softening the harsh impact that I felt on full compression with just the OEM stops. I am aware that Wheelers also makes spacers to adjust these bumps, but with my current set up I find them un-necessary. Going forward I may even try a set of bump stops on the LCA in the rear position.*
After I mentioned this install in another thread I was PM'd about it by forum member JayM with a question:
To which I replied:
My next move is to order a set of rear bump stops from Wheelers and see if they work just as well.*
Thanks for reading and happy wheeling.
*If there is anything contained in the text that is composed by me here or anywhere else on this forum that you do not like or disagree with, please consider the following:
1- If you think you know everything about suspension, off roading and Land Cruisers in general, you should go write a technical manual about it and/or get a job working for a major automotive manufacturer and leave the rest of us "know nothings" alone.
2- Unless an individual or company or entity etc has tried every single combination possible of suspension components on a Land Cruiser and documented the results, then you, I or anyone cannot say what is technically the best.
3- Feel free to make your own thread and invite the millions of people who agree that you know everything to join your seminar of Omnipotent knowledge and skill.
I have only read a few instances of people using these bump stops on the LC100 chassis. So there is very little info about them in regard to this chassis, good or bad. Most write ups that I have read were positive though. Wheelers does not list these as a fitment on there website, but when I told them my year, make and model, they said they would fit. My main concerns when fitting aftermarket bump stops were two fold:
1. I did not want to over flex the axles and related components.
2. I did not want any tire rubbing on full compression.
I think my setup covers both concerns while also noticeably softening the harsh impact that I felt on full compression with just the OEM stops. I am aware that Wheelers also makes spacers to adjust these bumps, but with my current set up I find them un-necessary. Going forward I may even try a set of bump stops on the LCA in the rear position.*
After I mentioned this install in another thread I was PM'd about it by forum member JayM with a question:
To which I replied:
My next move is to order a set of rear bump stops from Wheelers and see if they work just as well.*
Thanks for reading and happy wheeling.
*If there is anything contained in the text that is composed by me here or anywhere else on this forum that you do not like or disagree with, please consider the following:
1- If you think you know everything about suspension, off roading and Land Cruisers in general, you should go write a technical manual about it and/or get a job working for a major automotive manufacturer and leave the rest of us "know nothings" alone.
2- Unless an individual or company or entity etc has tried every single combination possible of suspension components on a Land Cruiser and documented the results, then you, I or anyone cannot say what is technically the best.
3- Feel free to make your own thread and invite the millions of people who agree that you know everything to join your seminar of Omnipotent knowledge and skill.
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