top bumper stop

[burner]

I have read that some people have trimmed down the top bumper stop (front) to acieve more movement. Any advice on pros and cons ?
thanks.

[Bitsamissin]

Yep you can cut them down to about 8-9mm and use low profile Allen key bolts instead of the factory ones. Remember to Loctite them in though.
Here's a pic of mine.

[burner]

thanks heaps. Does the extra angle on the CVs have any adverse affect. Will I need to look at bigger CV "boots" ?

[Bitsamissin]

I did split a few CV boots after the lift (2.5") but since fitting Aisin manual hubs (from a Triton) I haven't had any trouble. Haven't blown a CV either and thats with a front Detroit locker.
I have found that the factory CV boots are the best (compared to the $20 Autobahn ones) but they are bloody expensive = $140 Ea
If your running tyres up to 33" the front suspension will cope fine but over 33" problems like bent idler arms / drag links and broken tie rods are regular events.

[burner]

thanks again. On the subject of tyres: what can I get away with on the GLX. I currently run 30x9.5. you've suggested that I can get away with 33's. will this be limited by the lack of "flares" on the GLX.

[Pharb]

I run 235/85R16 (with adjusted speedo driven gear) on my NJ 2.8TDI and find them to be fantastic (when compared to the 30/9.5R15 on my previous NB petrol, not quite apples with apples). Hate to contemplate having smaller tyres. The only negative aspect is only just being in the "powerband " at 100km/h and hence having to use a bit of "welly" to maintain speeds over hills (100km/h at about 2500rpm). A small trade of for the increased clearance and tyre contact area.

Peter H

NJ 2.8TDI

[TREVORC]

After cutting the bump stops do you get aloud knock clunk or bang sound when top control arm is at max movement ? Can't find anything else in the front end worn to explain noise

TrevorC

[ca18escort]

I know that you definitely do if you pull them out all together

Cheers
Paul

[awbeattie381]

After cutting the bump stops do you get aloud knock clunk or bang sound when top control arm is at max movement ? Can't find anything else in the front end worn to explain noise

TrevorC

my torsion bars do that! then again, so doe the rear end!

[GREGGO]

I had the same problem with noise after I modified my rubbers. Couldn't see any real problems so I kept an ear and eye out but the noise disappeared after a while. Still not sure if that's a good thing or not.