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Are Bumpstops necessary?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacomaEli, May 31, 2020.

  1. Jun 1, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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    eon_blue

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    I've had Durobumps up front for over 2 years now, had to replace one side because it broke apart but they replaced it for free. My set was part of the original/first set they produced and offered for a discount on here for people to try out, he's since changed them a bit to be more durable. Couple cracks in mine now but they are still holding up.

    Its a much softer compound than what the stock bumps are which makes them feel way better but also makes them more prone to wear and tear. If you wheel a lot then rocks/debris is bound to get caught between the bump and strike plate from time to time
     
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  2. Jun 1, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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    @eon_blue good to know, thanks for your input. Are you talking rocks/debris getting caught up in the front or the rear?
     
  3. Jun 1, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    eon_blue

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    Either really, but more likely in the front since those are closer to the ground
     
  4. Jun 1, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    wth

    they very well can be instant money pits into the multi 1000s of dollars for non-routine maintenance unless you are gifted or whatever

    @vettehigh has been slowly getting a ton of stuff done that i have yet to encounter
     
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  5. Jun 1, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    I second the durobumps. Have a set on order but the lead time is 21 days. Their product seems to far out perform all other options and exactly what I was looking for. Double bonus points because they make the front diff bushings also, so I snagged a set of those to freshen before I drop the front diff in during the swap
     
  6. Feb 15, 2022 at 5:01 PM
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    ome 5100 up front ad leaf in rear 31 inch tires
    we're they worth the extra bucks over what oem replacement are and it states on the website you only pit one on each side is that how you have ran them?
     
  7. Feb 15, 2022 at 5:03 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That's how you're supposed to run them.

    More than worth the money.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2022 at 5:05 PM
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    ok wasn't shure just seemed weird that factory has 2 bumps on the lower arm but you only replace one on each side
     
  9. Feb 15, 2022 at 5:08 PM
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    Yeah just one at the front of each arm. Keep the stock rear ones in place, he mentions somewhere on here that putting 2 sets on can have ill effects.

    Definitely worth the money. Stock ones are hard as rocks
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Hence the provided instructions.

    20210727_133038.jpg
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2022 at 5:11 PM
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    thanks for the quick reply man ill be looking into getting a set soon forshure
     
  12. Feb 15, 2022 at 8:10 PM
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    treyus30

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    I have $3k+ worth of suspension crap and still run factory bumps. You only need them if your shocks are too tall and you need to get taller bumps to match so the shocks don't bottom out on themselves.

    Stupid thread revival
     
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  13. Feb 19, 2022 at 10:28 PM
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    Well, guys, thanks for the info, I was having trouble figuring how 4 bumps could be justified, now I know, two is all that's needed. Somehow I've missed that on all the descriptions, and they all seem to use the same tired manufacturers copy.
     
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