MikeV Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Timbren I seen them on an X-terra (as it bounced around) very impressed, may drop the $ and pick some up once I get the engine done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Isn't the standard to remove any bumpstops in the rear for articulation?? If not, what is the difference between this and stock?? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 If you remove the rear bumpstops the axle hits the frame or the wheel rubs the inner wheel well. our bumpstops are chunks of metal and these are semi hard rubber and are much longer but collapse. they remind me of Air ride in semi's, as they compress down to nothing so it stops hard bottoming out as it cushions the impact. looking for a link to a video this is an x but you get the idea (it compresses more than shown) I snapped my first 95's frame with a hard hit to the rear bumpstops and was wondering if anyone used them on a pathy since the x is leaf spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I have yet to bottom my axel out on my rear frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Really? Seems like I do almost every time I go... I must do it wrong with 31's on stock rims & with my soft 8's and 33's on, it binds up on the inner fenderwell of the body before the frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I believe B's truck had power windows. Are yourunning any kind of lift spring? Could be the difference, as both of mine have larger springs in the rear, I might not be able to stuff as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Are yourunning any kind of lift spring? Could be the difference, as both of mine have larger springs in the rear, I might not be able to stuff as much. I have the Calmini 3" lift and AC 3" Body with rear sway removed, I removed the front but it really didn't do much except make it a crazy drive on the interstate. We need to hook up this spring and do some wheeling!-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 our bumpstops are chunks of metal and these are semi hard rubber and are much longer but collapse. last I looked my bumpstop is a figure8 made of rubber and each loop compresses pretty easliy under load. maybe yours are torn off? Shorter stiffer stops can be bought from energy or more cheaply by just using HB bumpstops of a JY rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) last I looked my bumpstop is a figure8 made of rubber and each loop compresses pretty easliy under load. maybe yours are torn off? Shorter stiffer stops can be bought from energy or more cheaply by just using HB bumpstops of a JY rig. You looking at the rear? Fronts have rubber and the front is minimal flex; rear is where I have impact/tire rub on inside body wheel well enough that it is shiny. OOH like havin chrome almost! Those pics make me laugh still; damn bumper and hitch were held on by a bungee cord after "some issues" pulling a Rubicon out Edited November 5, 2009 by MikeV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 You looking at the rear? Fronts have rubber and the front is minimal flex; rear is where I have impact/tire rub on inside body wheel well enough that it is shiny. OOH like havin chrome almost! Those pics make me laugh still; damn bumper and hitch were held on by a bungee cord after "some issues" pulling a Rubicon out I think your just missing rear bumpstops man...I got the 'figure 8' rubber ones that are pretty flexable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 ditto that ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) Then I'll order the timbrens, they must glue the figure 8 things on cause there are 0 holes on the metal. wierd not one of my 3 95's had them, not even 1. No wonder I can superflex the rear to touch the body then... Or I'll edit the inside wheel well to allow the flex;-) Edited November 6, 2009 by MikeV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Pathmaker Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 They are on a bracket that is attached with 2 bolts on the outsides, about 8"apart. Both my 93 and 92 have had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 every JY pathy I seen has had them in the rear, I can even grap you some tomorrow for cheap. save your money! we all wheel fine on stock figure 8's in the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Neither of mine had them, I have seen a few with them, but more without than with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Here is a pict of the item... My first pathy didn't have them, the second did. The jury is still out. They are 2"+ over the axle level (stock) and look like they limit axle movement by 4" or so minimum. That seems excessive, perhaps cutting off one loop? I'll have to pay attention and see... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I have also thought of swaping in the d21 stops... they are like a narrow triangle pointing down but about 1/3 the height. they may not squish as much but since they are sorter they may allow more flex b4 being fully squished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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