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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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is this the bump stop? also how would i cut it? sorry for all the questions. i just want to make sure i do it right. hehe... thanks again!

Old Sep 22, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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the little yellow thing is the bump stop. it has nothing to do with the springs. take it off teh strut shaft, cut in in half with a carpet knife or anything sharp, then put it right back.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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seriously, read the DIY on the first page. It is self explanatory.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pandaslayer
seriously, read the DIY on the first page. It is self explanatory.
read the first page, it says to replace bump stops with old ones with new one if you have ones that came with your springs. SO, in my case with the df210 springs they did not come with them. so just place the stock ones back in? now DO i cut? or Don't i CUT? it in half and put it back in? i'm a little confused!
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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if they tell you to cut, cut them.

it tells you in the directions how much they need to be cut.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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all you have to do is cut the stock ones in half, put the top half back in and you'll be fine.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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okay, sounds good. thank you!!


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all you have to do is cut the stock ones in half, put the top half back in and you'll be fine.
Old Sep 23, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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just got done installing 3 springs on my car. the sun went down before the 4th one could go on. and complete the installation.
Old Sep 23, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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just to make sure i cut the "bump" stop. it's the round donut thing that is a off white colo directly right under the 17 mm bolt on top of the strut?
Old Sep 23, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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This is what a cut bump stop looks like. Mine is cut 1 inch from the bottom. (I have Tein S springs). Taken from this post:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...087&highlight=

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Originally Posted by ayS
just to make sure i cut the "bump" stop. it's the round donut thing that is a off white colo directly right under the 17 mm bolt on top of the strut?
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 1epoXyBox
This is what a cut bump stop looks like. Mine is cut 1 inch from the bottom. (I have Tein S springs). Taken from this post:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...087&highlight=

i did not cut this. i cut the thin sponge looking thing in half. did i mess up or is this not the bumpstops?
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ayS
Originally Posted by 1epoXyBox
This is what a cut bump stop looks like. Mine is cut 1 inch from the bottom. (I have Tein S springs). Taken from this post:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...087&highlight=

i did not cut this. i cut the thin sponge looking thing in half. did i mess up or is this not the bumpstops?
ohh no. you cut the dust boot. you kinda need that to keep dirt out of your bearing.
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i can order a new one from the dealership? does anyone have this part number?
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Originally Posted by 1epoXyBox
This is what a cut bump stop looks like. Mine is cut 1 inch from the bottom. (I have Tein S springs). Taken from this post:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...087&highlight=

i did not cut this. i cut the thin sponge looking thing in half. did i mess up or is this not the bumpstops?
ohh no. you cut the dust boot. you kinda need that to keep dirt out of your bearing.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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hmm...looks like i cut the strut insulator and not the bump stop. just my luck. hopefully the dealer will have them in stock tomorrow when i call them.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 05:04 AM
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dude, if you look at the DIY it tells you what the bumpstop is. wtf?
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we all told you a hundred times it was the yellow piece of foam and even posted a picture of it...
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by eXciteBox
we all told you a hundred times it was the yellow piece of foam and even posted a picture of it...
yup, and still managed to mess it up. i just ordered the new part from the dealer. should be here by tomorrow. not a big problem. but defintely a hassle.
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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finally finished putting in all springs and cutting bump stops. and yadda yadda yadda. the car rides great! thanks everyone for your help!!!!!
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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best place to buy this springs again?



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