front bumpstop bracket

[MASS-HOE'Z71]

any reason not to cut the front bumpstop bracket off and relocate the stops to the frame to gain clearance/travel? ive heard stuff about it assisting the torsion bars but seems like alot of the nbs silverados have clearance between the axel plate and stopper which makes alot more sense than having it constantly sitting on the plate. couple people on here have said its like night and day as far as ride quality improving but still like to kno if theres anything im completely missing as far as them being there, other than its going to be a pain in the ass to do.

 

[NathanJax]

I had to cut almost all the rubber/foam from my front bumpstop to get low... I was resting on them. I don't really see the point of cutting and relocating unless ur bagging.

 

[dropmech]

I'm resting on mine with stock suspension. I'm curious about your question as well.

 

[Grocery Getter]

I cut mine, made a HUGE difference. I ordered some energy suspension low profile button bump stops and mounted them to the frame in place of the factory bracket. Definitely worth the $15 and hour out of my day.

 

[Tahoewhat]

anyone have pics of said bumpstop? Does this pertain to even lowering w/ keys? Never heard of the front bumpstop only rear. (excuse the dumbness, learning about suspension everyday)

 

[Grocery Getter]

anyone have pics of said bumpstop? Does this pertain to even lowering w/ keys? Never heard of the front bumpstop only rear. (excuse the dumbness, learning about suspension everyday)

Just look at your front wheel, find the lower contol arm, look between it and the frame and you will see a round steel bracket with a big foam/rubber bump stop sticking out. If you are lowered you may be resting on it in which case you will see the bracket with a smushed bump stop.

 

[MASS-HOE'Z71]

Might as well try it, shouldnt hurt anything, main thing that had me slightly concerned was actually how much pressure is resting on the axel plate and how much of that was assisting the torsion bars. Ive cut my actual rubber stops down pretty low and their still smashed in. Can you just buy bumpstops at auto supply stores, cant say ive ever seen them but ive never looked either.
Planning on tuesday after im done swapping my exhaust again but i gotta find the new bumpers first

 

[chistoso]

I cut mine to the point I could see about 1/4" gap between the LCA and the frame and I wasn't pleased with the ride. I could feel the truck body roll around corners and felt like the wheels traveled more on bumps and causing steering wheel vibration at any speed when I hit a bump, ride was too bouncy.. I ended up putting on another set or stock bumpstops and my firm,steady, smooth ride is back.. I guess it's a matter of personal preference..

 

[SS HOE]

Someone told me up here to get the z71 Tahoe bumpstops. He said that he rides on his all the time and the z71 stops are more firm. Maybe after this post he will give you his explanantion, kind of sounds like same concept of previous reply.

 

[MASS-HOE'Z71]

Someone told me up here to get the z71 Tahoe bumpstops. He said that he rides on his all the time and the z71 stops are more firm. Maybe after this post he will give you his explanantion, kind of sounds like same concept of previous reply.

Id have to say that i should have the z71 bumpers on mine unless its a year thing. The ride from the front isnt bad but i can notice a difference when im driving something else and when i drive over the same bump in the road that would cause me to cringe in my truck, is barely noticeable. Just figured if there was a travel/ clearance issue and having a weight pressured pivot point on my lower control arm could be a factor. And i obviously dont wanna judt jump and do something that might hurt ride quality.Always the chance my belltech sp shocks arent to my liking, some new bilsteins could be in my future