You guys know how I ride... (Z71 Bumpstops inside)

[WHITEOUT]

Drilled out the Z71 stops, we'll see how she rides with these:

Modified vs. Stock:

Great idea Max-you always got some good ones. Let us know how that rides, i.e. any better then before, less or more bouncy, smoother, stiffer ect....

When I bought those Z71 stops off you, what a difference. Been riding with mine shaved n chopped for almost a year now, and felt better then stock, IMO. But would like to know how the holes effect the ride. Thought about it before, but never tried. Interested to see how it rides.

 

[HK-DEMON-]

Great thread! I wouldn't have posted a new thread if I would have seen this at an earlier time .

Now, where do we actually purchase these bump stops from? My initial thought is from the dealer, correct? How much dough are we talking about?

I don't mind my Hoe sitting up a little higher as long as the ride quality improves. Once again, great thread and keep this updated please.

 

[Alex33]

Ok everyone. I got 'em installed. I shaved them down to see how it would ride with just shaved stops. So far so good. I'll put a hundred miles or so on them and if I'm not a fan, I'll add the "speed holes", LOL. For everyone asking about the crappy look, I just cut them with a bandsaw. I know there are better ways but this was quick and easy

Trimmed stops:

I wanted to make sure I got the 1/2" drop I wanted so before I took apart the truck I measured hub to fender with the untrimmed stops and got 17.5". After trimming I got 17" dead so that was great! I took it for a spin around the block and found it still rode pretty well. Def firmer than before trimming but still good.

New measurements: 31"/32" F/R ground to fender and 17"/18" F/R hub to fender. I got my rake back and no more camber issues

HK - Dealer, I think Max might have a set or two he can part with. They are priced between $15-$20/ea from the dealer.

 

[03DenaliDriver]

nice work

 

[Max]

Ride is better with modified z71 stops, pretty comfortable given the height and it handles substantially well for how heavy it weighs. Worth the slight loss of ride quality for the end result. I may drill two additional holes in the open center but I really like the overall change in handling.

I'm tempted to try an airbump when I do the djm arms, might be the best way to dial in these lowered torsion bar trucks.

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Differences between trimmed stock, drilled stock, Z71 stock stops:

 

[Alex33]

That drilled stocker looks pretty nasty. I would be curious to see how the air bumpstop works.

 

[Max]

They were free so I figured what the hell Gave me positive reinforcement toward modifying the Z71 stops. I need to rob a bank so I can buy everything I'd like to try on this thing. FML.

 

[chip]

Awesome thread!

 

[Alex33]

I hope this will help you out Chip. If you have any questions, feel free to post them up here and I'll answer what I can and so will anyone else with info.

 

[chip]

I hope this will help you out Chip. If you have any questions, feel free to post them up here and I'll answer what I can and so will anyone else with info.

You already did Brother! Great job! Thanks! I have replaced almost everything up front (shocks, shock extenders, upper control arms, alignment, sway bar links, etc.) just trying to fix that same (OP) issue. I sure wish I would've seen this thread six months ago.......but that's what I get for not searching. lol.

Thanks again Alex!

 

[Alex33]

No problem bud. That's why we're here, share what we learn.

 

[chip]

No problem bud. That's why we're here, share what we learn.

............and that's why I love this place!

 

[Max]

Update: definitely drill out the stops, makes it smoother and helps bumpsteer. For the guys running some negative camber it will help that as well though the front will come up about 1/2". I'm loving the ride again

 

[Alex33]

Max, how does the height increase with the addition of holes?

Also, my bumpsteer is kinda nasty. I'll drill 'em out to help with that.

 

[Max]

I think it sits lower than the unmodified stops. Still working on a way to run dual steering stabilizers on this thing. I have a bunch of brackets laying around the shop, I'll try to make something happen soon seems to exhibit less bumpsteer with the 20s.

 

[chip]

What if I remove them all together? Would that be a bad idea?

 

[Max]

Been there, don't do it. These trucks need them to compensate for the linear spring rate of the torsion bar.

 

[chip]

I thought so. Thanks! I appreciate it.

 

[Max]

No worries dude, like the homie said we're all here to help.

 

[2005SnowKon]

How many and how big should you drill the holes. I just lowered mine Wednesday and it's not the smoothest ride


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