Foam Bump Stops

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risk
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Foam Bump Stops

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Looking to replace the rubber bump stops with some late model epmd foam type. I have looked at several different oem ones, and it seems like some that fit struts might fit the stock bump stop holders?

Anyone tried these?

https://www.google.com/search?q=foam+bu ... 1762358004

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ps2375
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Re: Foam Bump Stops

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I use rubber Bus bump stops. But I don't have my rear lowered any.
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Chip Birks
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Re: Foam Bump Stops

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I use bus. But cut the first nub off. Mine is lowered.
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risk
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Re: Foam Bump Stops

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Ended up using these for a jetta. Popped right on the stock mounts with no modifications!

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https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/1H0 ... MFG36.aspx

They are a lot softer than stock rubber ones. In addition to a few other things these helped get rid of the wheel hop. Just need more shock now.
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Re: Foam Bump Stops

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Those are pretty soft, I doubt they would stay on the car more than one or 2 hits. They really aren't designed for that application. When I've put them on struts it usually takes 5-6 inches of compression before they come into play, sort of a last resort to help cushion a bottoming out suspension. They aren't made to take a constant pounding.
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risk
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Re: Foam Bump Stops

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Well that picture is after about 2 years of driving so they are holding up fine. I doubt it ever fully compresses with the 30mm torsion bars.
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Re: Foam Bump Stops

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I think saltracer is pretty close on this. To me they look like the are progressional; as you push down on them they fold inside the stack then (hopefully) their compression causes them to get stronger but I don't think they are designed to be used that much... more of a back up. Shortening them (cutting the top down) reduces their effect I think. I am sure they have their place so my advice would be to just be careful when using them.

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Lee
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