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.

AlexD333 · 12-02-2015, 07:15

Hmm so I either need an extra juicy bump stop or? Some welding

I'm not changing my arms just for a rubber

rustic · 12-02-2015, 11:16

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Hmm so I either need an extra juicy bump stop or? Some welding

I'm not changing my arms just for a rubber

It recently passed an MOT, what was there then?

Fez_uk · 12-02-2015, 11:30

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Originally Posted by rustic

It recently passed an MOT, what was there then?

you seem to have too much confidence in an MOT, i don't think having no bump stops is a fail.

makeitfit · 12-02-2015, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

you seem to have too much confidence in an MOT, i don't think having no bump stops is a fail.

Technically only the rear ones count on the T2 as they're meant to be a spring assistors too. Then again, how many testers would know that ?

rustic · 12-02-2015, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

you seem to have too much confidence in an MOT, i don't think having no bump stops is a fail.

I guess if they can see a difference from side to side they might notice...

I guess the rear ones could be spring assisters, as this is where most of the weight is taken, if you fill the vehicle to the max gross weight.

AlexD333 · 12-02-2015, 14:14

Nah they didnt even check, they didnt even know what class the terrano was

So, getting back to my original point a bit, anyone got any ideas for some bad man bump stops? ideally with a rubber locator underneath that would pop in the hole, oo err

Lazy-Ferret · 12-02-2015, 15:07

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Nah they didnt even check, they didnt even know what class the terrano was

So, getting back to my original point a bit, anyone got any ideas for some bad man bump stops? ideally with a rubber locator underneath that would pop in the hole, oo err

Can you get to the back of them? if you can, then you could get the sort that have a stud out the back, and just run a nut up the back to fix it in place.

AlexD333 · 12-02-2015, 16:33

Yes you can, with great difficulty.

Where are those from?

they are really the wrong shape though

something oblong shaped would help in my situation given the hollow underside

elty001 · 12-02-2015, 20:31

I'm sure you could buy some extra long ones that will do the trick.
Very tight getting a nut up into the chassis to hold the rubber on.
When I broke one of my uppers I put a big screw with a 10 mm hex head bolt through the hole in the chassis and screwed the rubber back down onto it.
Was very awkward to get a spanner in the hole to hold the screw in place while I fastened on the bump stop.
Could you not fit one in the recess on your upper arm to compensate for hollow part.
Drill a hole in it and bolt it through

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.

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, 07:15	#7
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Hmm so I either need an extra juicy bump stop or? Some welding I'm not changing my arms just for a rubber

12-02-2015, 14:14	#12
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Nah they didnt even check, they didnt even know what class the terrano was So, getting back to my original point a bit, anyone got any ideas for some bad man bump stops? ideally with a rubber locator underneath that would pop in the hole, oo err

12-02-2015, 16:33	#14
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Yes you can, with great difficulty. Where are those from? they are really the wrong shape though something oblong shaped would help in my situation given the hollow underside

12-02-2015, 20:31	#15
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	I'm sure you could buy some extra long ones that will do the trick. Very tight getting a nut up into the chassis to hold the rubber on. When I broke one of my uppers I put a big screw with a 10 mm hex head bolt through the hole in the chassis and screwed the rubber back down onto it. Was very awkward to get a spanner in the hole to hold the screw in place while I fastened on the bump stop. Could you not fit one in the recess on your upper arm to compensate for hollow part. Drill a hole in it and bolt it through