Bump stop cutting, Alignments, Camber kits for Lowering Springs
02-04-2008, 12:59 PM
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03-11-2008, 10:28 PM
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SSC springs on mine, came with ZERO instructions, I didn't cut any of the bump stops and it hits hard on good bumps so I may have to cut some. I also only pulled 6 bolts to replace my springs in the front, the 3 on top of the strut the 2 on the knuckle and the sway bar end link, so not sure why I would require an alignment as I didn't adjust the tie-rods at all, the distance didn't change, just the height. It drives straight as an arrow, and tire wear is even. I upgraded the rear shocks to the stiffer Fe5's and the bounce is gone. I will most likely have it aligned with this years inspection as I will have tires rotated at the same time oil change and all that, but hardly feel it is necessary. I also rarely drive it so maybe thats some of it I don't know, but I assumed if I didn't remove anything adjustable than everything should stay the same.
03-13-2008, 10:21 AM
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You assume incorrectly. The steering tie rods determine toe angle. The steering rack is higher then the attachment point on the knuckle using the stock suspension springs. Therefore, the rods have a slight down angle to them. Using shorter springs, that angle is decreased, which effectively makes the rods x-axis length longer. This will push the front of the wheels together more, increasing toe angle.
All of your other stuff like camber and caster will in fact be fine. At first, it will appear that your tire wear is normal. With an excessive toe angle, the wear creates a "feathered" edge on your tread. In cross section, it will look like a saw tooth.
All of your other stuff like camber and caster will in fact be fine. At first, it will appear that your tire wear is normal. With an excessive toe angle, the wear creates a "feathered" edge on your tread. In cross section, it will look like a saw tooth.
03-19-2008, 10:25 PM
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Roger that, geometry and what not. I've added less that 500 miles since I lowered it (if that, D.C. and back once and a few 5> trips to keep the battery up). Since the new Jeep purchase I really don't have tons of extra cash to throw into it and well, it is a second car. Inspection however is due this month so I will have the alignment done with the OLF and Kumho rotation.
04-09-2008, 10:19 AM
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04-11-2008, 12:45 PM
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Then your suspension will bottom out against the bump stop more often then it normally should. It won't break anything, but it will make for a rough ride over the bumps.
04-11-2008, 05:25 PM
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it was a alegit question but oh well ... im not worried about it...^^^ dont act like a jerk man.. obviously you just joined so let me say this... dont act like a jerk because youll get it right back
04-11-2008, 06:51 PM
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Play nice.
A bump stop does not have anything to do with the actual ride height. It just gives the suspension something soft to bottom out on instead hard steel.
A bump stop does not have anything to do with the actual ride height. It just gives the suspension something soft to bottom out on instead hard steel.
04-11-2008, 07:47 PM
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wasn't tryin to be a jerk. the last thing talked about was cutting or removing bump stops the u stated"but will it lower the car anymore? if i do cut them?" so i answered what i thought u were askin about
04-13-2008, 01:37 AM
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is there any way you all can show me what a bump stop looks like?? I was wondering why my car was making noises today i just put on my sportlines, got them from a friend whos sellin his balt but no instructions so now i need to cut the bumpstops but i have no clue what they are and look like and where i need to measure to cut them????
04-13-2008, 01:41 PM
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First, the instuction for Sportlines are posted right here in this thread. So you can print them. Second, if you didn't cut them when you installed the springs, then you are going to have to take the whole thing apart again for what was a really simple step. Lesson being, always get and use the instructions. As far as a a picture of a bump stop, I'll try a search. You can do that too.
Heres the rear:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/rear-spring-install-bumpstop-cut-25851/
The front stop is underneath the dirt guard on the front strut.
Heres the rear:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/rear-spring-install-bumpstop-cut-25851/
The front stop is underneath the dirt guard on the front strut.