William Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) I noticed recently (after the BL) that both of my REAR BUMP STOPS are completely missing!!! (could be the previous owner's fault!!) Should I replace them with OEM ones? Should I just sleep on it? How about the ones from ENERGY SUSPENSIONS below. Any fit our application for the Rear End? William Edited December 3, 2011 by William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Not necessary. Leave them off and save your money. Edited December 3, 2011 by Dowser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I suggested removing the bumpstops when my dad, uncle, and I went at the frame. They both said it was a lousy idea, because if a tire went out, the axle would travel too far or something. They're both car guys, but their experience is mostly with British sports cars. Maybe PM Shasdakota, looks like he just put 9.9109s on his rig: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=29263&st=1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would put something there just to be on the safe side. Doesn't have to be OEM as long as the bump stops can bear the weight of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Odds are you'll bottom a shock out long before slapping the axle against the frame, but I kinda like havign something for that 1 in 1,000,000 chance of something retarded happening and actually needing one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) What the hell? I don't have those bump stops on my '95. As I'm second owner, the PO must have removed them....but he was an old dude and never wheeled it or anything. I don't have a BL or SL...are they really important?? Do they just bolt in/ on? Edit...I just followed this thread... Maybe PM Shasdakota, looks like he just put 9.9109s on his rig: http://npora.ipbhost...c=29263&st=1200 Edited December 3, 2011 by lint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I saw one in the middle of the road near my house the other day. Maybe they fall off? I know my front bump stops are almost entirely falling off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Yeah, I'm not entirely sure how mine are still hanging on. Then again, I don't think I've ever hit one with the axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I hit the front ones before and lost one upper one. They are only like $5 each at the dealer. The back ones are there in case of something dumb happening like nunya mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I took my bump stops off and boy what a mistake that was. My springs are getting saggy, so over those large speed bumps the tires would rub the fenders. Brand new shocks too. I put people in the back, even worse. Then the next day I had to tow a trailer and it was all bad lol. So make sure the suspension is up to spec before taking them off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowser Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Wow Really? I've had 3 Pathy's and only this one had one. 1 side was missing entirely. I took mine off because it was limiting up travel while stuffing the tire. I suppose maybe if you remove one of the loops instead an keep the rest would be more preferred? Edited December 3, 2011 by Dowser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyButTrusty Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I think usually the rubber comes unglued from the metal bracket that is attached to the frame, at least thats what happened in my case. I went to the junkyard a got a pair for next to nothing. The problem is that the bolts that hold the brackets on tend to be very rusty and break inside the frame, and it's a pain to drill out because of the small clearance between the axle and frame. I just spot welded mine back in place, however I was hesitant to weld to the frame since you aren't supposed to do that. So I welded to the top spring tower and tried to keep off the main frame. They have held up very well. I would recommend putting something back on there because if you have much weight at all in the back and your suspension is a little weak, your tires will rub the fenderwells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I've had 4 pathfinders and none have them :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I just spot welded mine back in place, however I was hesitant to weld to the frame since you aren't supposed to do that. Wait, we're not supposed to weld on the frame? Most of us WD guys are screwed then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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