Bent Bump Stop

I was driving on a trail yesterday and I didn't see a steep dip in the trail and I hit it too hard and I bent the bump stop. What do I need to do to fix it or do I need to replace it?

 

Anybody?

 

Personally I'd use a BFH, steel plate, and a welder. that thing is the very definition of sketchy.

 

Do you have a DB lift? That does not look like a normal bump stop. It looks like the stock front was attached to some spacer or similar.

Matt

 

So is it possible to bend it back into place?

 

I am not sure we bought it with the lift already installed and i'm not sure exactly what it is.

 

By the looks of it yeah you should be able to bend it back. But without properly gusseting it that's just going to happen again.

 

You got a 6" lift don't yah?

 

Looks like a bumpstop extension that threads into the frame. The stock bumpstop then threads into the extension.

Probably, but the threaded stud in the extension is fatigued, meaning it will likely break the next time the bumpstops are hit. If the bumpstop breaks, then the strut takes all the load and will break.

 

How should I bend it back? It was the first time I went off roading and I noticed that the bump stop in the right position is a little closer than other ones I have seen.

 

A very large hammer should work. You might consider taking it to an offroad shop to have them take a look at it.

 

Thats what I was thinking. Is it safe to drive until I can get it fixed?

 

Yep, just don't hit any jumps and you should be fine.

 

Is it an expensive fix?

 

Probably not, I'd hope they wouldn't rape you too hard on this. Seems like an easy fix.

 

Thanks guys