JTSVP 2/3 Kit

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  1. tribal636

    tribal636 Full Access Member

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    I installed the 2/3 Extreme kit today, everything went great and I love the look and ride quality. My only question: is it common to only have about 1/8 inch clearance between the axle and rear bump stop? If so, what did you all do to correct this? I considered just cutting the stock rear bump stop in half but was hoping for a more professional approach prior to doing that. Thanks and I apologize for not posting pics...getting her detailed tomorrow so pics will go up after that. She still has 4 months worth of dust on her.
     
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    You need to cut them off to about 1/2" or you will bottom out and bend the axles!! been there,done that!!:eek:
     
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    Cut it homie
     
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    Good to know, thanks. Looks like I will be doing some cutting tomorrow.
     
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    I believe Tonys instructions tell you to cut them down to about 1/2 thick. Easy to do with a sharp pocket knife.
     
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    I figured they were in there but in my infinite wisdom I threw away the instructions thinking they were the packing slip and receipt.
     
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    Pictures as promised

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    Looks good.:rock:
     
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    Looks awesome!! Nice stance
     
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    Looks great!! What's next? Tint?
     
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    Looking good bro!!
     
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    I just did the 2/3 ultimate kit last weekend. Only did the front and rear sway bar bushings for right now. I'll do the leaf and steering rack soon. I didnt notice my rear bumpstop and never cut it. I'll have to take a look at it now!
     
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    I forgot to cut mine and every time you hit a bump it felt like it was trying to stick that bucket seat up my barrel ass!!
     
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    Mine isn't rough at all.. I'm going to go look at it right now. Got me curious!!
     
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    Well... Looked at it. I have what looks to be 1/4" or more. Do u guys cut the bottoms or the tops of the bumpstops?
     
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    Unfortunately no. I live in Cali where tinting the driver and passenger windows is illegal. Only real visual plans for now is getting the wheels repaired (lots of curb rash from last owner). I love the stance and look.

    Mine sat very close, like 1/8" or less. I removed the bumpstops, measured from the mounting bracket down 1/2" and marked it all the way around. Then took a wood blade on a sawzall and cut the end off and remounted it.
     
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    So you cut the top? Then put it back on the mounting bracket? Put a pic up if you can! Thanks
     
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    Its not the best pic but Im too lazy to take the wheel off to get a better pic. All I did was take out the two mounting bolts that mount the bump stop to the frame, marked, cut, then bolted it back to the frame.

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    Thanks brother, i'l have to mess with mine this weekend. I may try to cut it while its on the truck. I also need to get in there and do the rear leaf polys, and the steering.
     
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    I still have to do the bushings on mine too. The front bumpstop removal kicked my a$$ so I gave up on it after I finished the install of the springs and blocks.