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Bump stops

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Pablo011:
I know Lambert I know, and I should have well known but I thought a Disco would have been less character building than a Series 3 that I had before but I guess I have a lot to learn .......................................!!!!!!!!


Paul

Pablo011:
Oh bump stops finally  arrived so will see how easy or hard they are to fit cause the ones on the Disco or whats left of them looks like they have been on since Adam was a lad, so here goes lets get the tools out .................................


Paul  :grin:

Pablo011:
Bump stops fitted, had to cut what was left of the old ones off with my mate the angle grinder. 2 mins max they were off, new ones on  and new rear shocks fitted....brake pads all round next....... bring it on oh hang on, in Chester we have a thunder storm so pads will have to wait...................!!!!


Paul

Disco_Stu:
Bump stops are pretty important. You say you were fitting shocks - standard length or extended?

The reason I ask is that protecting your shocks is one of their primary functions. As the axle travels upwards, without bump stops and especially with extended or dropped shocks its possible to bottom your shock piston out either bending it, blowing the seals or snapping the eye off the top.

I run standard springs, +5 shocks with larger/extended bump stops and it seems to work ok.

Stu.

Pablo011:
I fitted the new bump stops and I think standard shocks to the rear and all seems ok with the ride, its a bit hard and lumpy at times but on "normal"roads all is ok

but I am thinking when I next get paid to fit some proper shocks and renew all the bushes under the Disco

Paul
 

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