Front wishbone bump stops

AlexD333 · 11-02-2015, 23:00

So whilst at ricks we noticed my custom bump stops had fallen off, it was a piece of exhaust mount

We had a look and found a hole for what should be a bump stop locating hole for perhaps a nut and bolt. So we went to one of the scrappers there and found a rubber bump stop, tried to get fingers underneath to no avail, after much struggling we decided to pry it, this was when we found it just screws/pops in the hole

So after fitting these on mine, lowering the truck back down... We realised my arms must be custom as the underside of them is hollow... The bump stop just gets lost inside it...

Any suggestions for some heavy duty universal screw in alternative?

My cvs are at stake here

elty001 · 11-02-2015, 23:59

Are we talking upper or lower

Uppers are a rubber dome that just presses into the chassis and my lowers are bolted through the lower wishbone. Mine need replacing on the lower as the rubber Is coming away from the steel mounting plate.

solarman216 · 12-02-2015, 00:16

upper and on Alex motor there is no infill on the arm with a bulge down to contact the rubber so does he have aftermarket upper wishbones or are the rubbers different on 04 and on, Rick

Lazy-Ferret · 12-02-2015, 00:21

A picture paints a thousand words... this is the bump stop on a 1999, I take it from what Rick says, Alex does not have the down facing bulge for the stop to push against...

We now need the same shot but of an 04 T2.

solarman216 · 12-02-2015, 00:35

you got that in one Clive his arms are hollow over the bump stop area, Rick

makeitfit · 12-02-2015, 00:57

I have aftermarket top arms by Calmini but they have a special tag on them to contact the bump stop.

Sweety · 12-02-2015, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

So after fitting these on mine, lowering the truck back down... We realised my arms must be custom as the underside of them is hollow... The bump stop just gets lost inside it...

There not custom jobs Alex it's another Nissan balls up they did on the MK4's like the axle change & the plastic fuel tank gaurd

just been out to check mine with a torch & they are the same & the only bump stops fitted are for upwards travel

AlexD333 · 12-02-2015, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweety

There not custom jobs Alex it's another Nissan balls up they did on the MK4's like the axle change & the plastic fuel tank gaurd

just been out to check mine with a torch & they are the same & the only bump stops fitted are for upwards travel

So what bump stops do you have here? I take it the hole is still there?

Sweety · 12-02-2015, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

So what bump stops do you have here? I take it the hole is still there?

Only bump stops on the front are to stop the bottom arms going upwards to far but nothing for the downward travel of the top arms. No idea about the mounting holes as it's to cold & dark out there to check

but they are prob there like yours as I don't think Nissan changed that part from when the R20 first went into production they just started skimping badly from late 03/early 04

If you really want them I think you'll have to find some correct bump stops & fit top arms from a pre 2003 with the plate for the stops to make contact with or have plates welded onto your arms

Mine will stop as it is as that's to much hassle for me to have a bit of rubber that will fall off at some stage in fact not sure if both of my lower ones are still there

solarman216 · 12-02-2015, 22:58

What say we fit a pair of upper wishbones from one of my scrappers, problem sorted, Rick

theron · 12-02-2015, 23:48

Why would you need a bump stop for the downward travel anyway? Does the shock not limit the amount of droop?

11-02-2015, 23:00	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Front wishbone bump stops So whilst at ricks we noticed my custom bump stops had fallen off, it was a piece of exhaust mount We had a look and found a hole for what should be a bump stop locating hole for perhaps a nut and bolt. So we went to one of the scrappers there and found a rubber bump stop, tried to get fingers underneath to no avail, after much struggling we decided to pry it, this was when we found it just screws/pops in the hole So after fitting these on mine, lowering the truck back down... We realised my arms must be custom as the underside of them is hollow... The bump stop just gets lost inside it... Any suggestions for some heavy duty universal screw in alternative? My cvs are at stake here

12-02-2015, 00:16	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	upper and on Alex motor there is no infill on the arm with a bulge down to contact the rubber so does he have aftermarket upper wishbones or are the rubbers different on 04 and on, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-02-2015, 00:35	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	you got that in one Clive his arms are hollow over the bump stop area, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-02-2015, 22:58	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	What say we fit a pair of upper wishbones from one of my scrappers, problem sorted, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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11-02-2015, 23:59	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Are we talking upper or lower Uppers are a rubber dome that just presses into the chassis and my lowers are bolted through the lower wishbone. Mine need replacing on the lower as the rubber Is coming away from the steel mounting plate.

12-02-2015, 00:21	#4
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	A picture paints a thousand words... this is the bump stop on a 1999, I take it from what Rick says, Alex does not have the down facing bulge for the stop to push against... We now need the same shot but of an 04 T2.

12-02-2015, 00:57	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I have aftermarket top arms by Calmini but they have a special tag on them to contact the bump stop.

12-02-2015, 23:48	#11
theron Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 98	Why would you need a bump stop for the downward travel anyway? Does the shock not limit the amount of droop?