Bump Stops?? Gone!!
08-26-2007, 03:06 AM
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Bump Stops?? Gone!!
I have some Bilstein Sports that must be 3 years or 70K miles old with many track days.
Today while prepping the car for next weekend at WSIR I found that there were big broken and or missing rubber chunks under the plastic sleeve. There was a big washer loose and sitting on top of of one of the shocks. So I assume the thick rubber washer sits between the top of the shock body and this washer.
Is this the "bump stop" ????
Can I race with shocks in this condition ??? (they seem to work fine)
Is this normal for them to be destroyed like this ?????
DH
Today while prepping the car for next weekend at WSIR I found that there were big broken and or missing rubber chunks under the plastic sleeve. There was a big washer loose and sitting on top of of one of the shocks. So I assume the thick rubber washer sits between the top of the shock body and this washer.
Is this the "bump stop" ????
Can I race with shocks in this condition ??? (they seem to work fine)
Is this normal for them to be destroyed like this ?????
DH
08-26-2007, 04:03 PM
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08-26-2007, 05:48 PM
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They are a wear item, if you have blasted them out it means that a) you were bottoming out alot, and b) they were too soft. I do not know if the ends of the Bilsteins are removable so that they can be replaced but we have 3 different hardness and different lengths for the Penskes we sell. If you do not replace them and continue to pound them, the shocks and other suspension parts can/will be damaged.
08-26-2007, 08:16 PM
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They are a wear item, if you have blasted them out it means that a) you were bottoming out alot, and b) they were too soft. I do not know if the ends of the Bilsteins are removable so that they can be replaced but we have 3 different hardness and different lengths for the Penskes we sell. If you do not replace them and continue to pound them, the shocks and other suspension parts can/will be damaged.
I don't know how long Bilsteins should last but I think I'm gonna get a new set soon....
08-27-2007, 12:04 AM
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08-27-2007, 07:49 PM
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Yes they do work better. If I was in your situation I would buy a used set of stockers real cheap and they send yours out. Usually takes about 7-10 days depending on work load they have. Do you have your stockers?
08-27-2007, 08:04 PM
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