How To: Petsmart Bumpstops
01-19-2008, 08:37 PM
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How To: Petsmart Bumpstops
Bumpstops from Honda: $20 each
Autozone bumpstops: Non exsistant
Petsmart bumpstops: $12/4
While putting my Koni\GC's on I noticed my stock bumpstops crumbled and fell away, most likely from the track events I drove on stock suspension. When I considered my options I decided a little creativity was in order, so after brainstorming with a friend we came up with dog chews. One trip to Petsmart later, I had these:
They feel identical to bumpstop material, and are the right dimentions. First, I clipped 1" pieces off the ends. I found it easier to drill a hole, and then use heavy wire cutters to cut around:
Cut to about 1":
I used a 1/2" drill bit to ream it out maybe 1/16". In order to effectively ream with a drill bit that was too small, I made the hole smaller:
After that, they should fit on the shock shaft:
And just for fun:
So there you go, all new bumpstops for $12. I was also considering filling dixie cups with window weld, but it would have taken too long to cure and I'm not sure the longevity of poly.
Autozone bumpstops: Non exsistant
Petsmart bumpstops: $12/4
While putting my Koni\GC's on I noticed my stock bumpstops crumbled and fell away, most likely from the track events I drove on stock suspension. When I considered my options I decided a little creativity was in order, so after brainstorming with a friend we came up with dog chews. One trip to Petsmart later, I had these:
They feel identical to bumpstop material, and are the right dimentions. First, I clipped 1" pieces off the ends. I found it easier to drill a hole, and then use heavy wire cutters to cut around:
Cut to about 1":
I used a 1/2" drill bit to ream it out maybe 1/16". In order to effectively ream with a drill bit that was too small, I made the hole smaller:
After that, they should fit on the shock shaft:
And just for fun:
So there you go, all new bumpstops for $12. I was also considering filling dixie cups with window weld, but it would have taken too long to cure and I'm not sure the longevity of poly.
01-20-2008, 07:26 AM
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Re: How To: Petsmart Bumpstops (Tippyman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tippyman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Innovative! 
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Right on I bet they are much stronger and will last longer too.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Right on
I bet they are much stronger and will last longer too.
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Re: How To: Petsmart Bumpstops (Voodooboy520)
You can also use the rubber(or poly) from swaybar endlinks from a big american car. They are really cheap at autozone.
01-20-2008, 08:52 AM
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Re: How To: Petsmart Bumpstops (Crx Jimmy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can also use the rubber(or poly) from swaybar endlinks from a big american car. They are really cheap at autozone.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats a good idea too, probably would fit a little better
I drove it around a little last night and today and because i forgot to tighten the set screw on the spring perch, I was slammed
There is a very good chance I was on the bumpstops because they were pushed all the way up, and they're still all there. So far they're holding up. I just wish I could get my front to raise up a little more, I'm going for a stock ride height and I'm having to compress the spring with he pearch to get it to go anyhigher.
Thats a good idea too, probably would fit a little better
I drove it around a little last night and today and because i forgot to tighten the set screw on the spring perch, I was slammed
There is a very good chance I was on the bumpstops because they were pushed all the way up, and they're still all there. So far they're holding up. I just wish I could get my front to raise up a little more, I'm going for a stock ride height and I'm having to compress the spring with he pearch to get it to go anyhigher.
01-20-2008, 11:11 AM
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Re: How To: Petsmart Bumpstops (V-MONSTER)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drdisco69 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OMG u so smart u should be a injyneer! 
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WAY TO GO V-MONSTER!!!!
</TD></TR></TABLE>WAY TO GO V-MONSTER!!!!
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Re: How To: Petsmart Bumpstops (Crx Jimmy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can also use the rubber(or poly) from swaybar endlinks from a big american car. They are really cheap at autozone.
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i got those and after 6 months they wore away
</TD></TR></TABLE>i got those and after 6 months they wore away
01-20-2008, 04:00 PM
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Re: How To: Petsmart Bumpstops (Voodooboy520)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Voodooboy520 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bumpstops from Honda: $20 each
Autozone bumpstops: Non exsistant
Petsmart bumpstops: $12/4
While putting my Koni\GC's on I noticed my stock bumpstops crumbled and fell away, most likely from the track events I drove on stock suspension. When I considered my options I decided a little creativity was in order, so after brainstorming with a friend we came up with dog chews. One trip to Petsmart later, I had these:
They feel identical to bumpstop material, and are the right dimentions. First, I clipped 1" pieces off the ends. I found it easier to drill a hole, and then use heavy wire cutters to cut around:
Cut to about 1":
I used a 1/2" drill bit to ream it out maybe 1/16". In order to effectively ream with a drill bit that was too small, I made the hole smaller:
After that, they should fit on the shock shaft:
And just for fun:
So there you go, all new bumpstops for $12. I was also considering filling dixie cups with window weld, but it would have taken too long to cure and I'm not sure the longevity of poly.
</TD></TR></TABLE>hahaha thats genius! if i were you, i would look for the black rubber that kong sells. i think its the strongest of all the materials they use and i can vouche for that!! my 75 lbs pitt was able to chew any damn toy i threw at him and some dry wall, carpet, jeans, and even metal. but i bought a kong ball (the black one) and that thing never even dimpled! lasted long enough for me to lose it.
EDIT: how about using four of these?? http://www.doggy-gifts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2697/.f
Autozone bumpstops: Non exsistant
Petsmart bumpstops: $12/4
While putting my Koni\GC's on I noticed my stock bumpstops crumbled and fell away, most likely from the track events I drove on stock suspension. When I considered my options I decided a little creativity was in order, so after brainstorming with a friend we came up with dog chews. One trip to Petsmart later, I had these:
They feel identical to bumpstop material, and are the right dimentions. First, I clipped 1" pieces off the ends. I found it easier to drill a hole, and then use heavy wire cutters to cut around:
Cut to about 1":
I used a 1/2" drill bit to ream it out maybe 1/16". In order to effectively ream with a drill bit that was too small, I made the hole smaller:
After that, they should fit on the shock shaft:
And just for fun:
So there you go, all new bumpstops for $12. I was also considering filling dixie cups with window weld, but it would have taken too long to cure and I'm not sure the longevity of poly.
</TD></TR></TABLE>hahaha thats genius! if i were you, i would look for the black rubber that kong sells. i think its the strongest of all the materials they use and i can vouche for that!! my 75 lbs pitt was able to chew any damn toy i threw at him and some dry wall, carpet, jeans, and even metal. but i bought a kong ball (the black one) and that thing never even dimpled! lasted long enough for me to lose it.
EDIT: how about using four of these?? http://www.doggy-gifts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2697/.f
01-22-2008, 07:20 AM
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Re: How To: Petsmart Bumpstops (I CRX I)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I CRX I »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hahaha thats genius! if i were you, i would look for the black rubber that kong sells. i think its the strongest of all the materials they use and i can vouche for that!! my 75 lbs pitt was able to chew any damn toy i threw at him and some dry wall, carpet, jeans, and even metal. but i bought a kong ball (the black one) and that thing never even dimpled! lasted long enough for me to lose it.
EDIT: how about using four of these?? http://www.doggy-gifts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2697/.f</TD></TR></TABLE>
I saw those, but they were like $10/each. Plus the rubber was like indestructable, and I figured you wanted bumpstops to give some.
EDIT: how about using four of these?? http://www.doggy-gifts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2697/.f</TD></TR></TABLE>
I saw those, but they were like $10/each. Plus the rubber was like indestructable, and I figured you wanted bumpstops to give some.
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Re: (Voodooboy520)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Voodooboy520 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Quick update: after almost 3 hours on track, bumpstops are still intact.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Awesome.
Honda boys at their best.
Awesome.
Honda boys at their best.
