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mtbrider4life
11th June 2013, 07:10 PM
Does anyone know what is the best way to make GU front bumpstops longer ? Also does anyone know if it is legal or not ?
cheers
nissannewby
11th June 2013, 08:12 PM
80's series ones spaced down. Not sure about legalities.
Steveo_the_Devo
11th June 2013, 10:25 PM
Or pick up aftermarket extended bump stops
MudRunnerTD
11th June 2013, 10:31 PM
Front or rear?

80 series bump stops are 150mm long and are readily available on ebay with conversion plates to bolt straight into the back of a GU

how long do you need?

Nissan-Rear-Bump-Stop-Conversion-kit-PAIR (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bolt-In-Rear-Bump-stops-Extension-Rubber-for-Nissan-GQ-Patrol-/300917369374?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461012aa1e&_uhb=1)
nissannewby
11th June 2013, 10:36 PM
Front or rear?

80 series bump stops are 150mm long and are readily available on ebay with conversion plates to bolt straight into the back of a GU

how long do you need?

Nissan-Rear-Bump-Stop-Conversion-kit-PAIR (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bolt-In-Rear-Bump-stops-Extension-Rubber-for-Nissan-GQ-Patrol-/300917369374?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461012aa1e&_uhb=1)


For the front. 80's serious bolt into the front as well.
MudRunnerTD
11th June 2013, 10:38 PM
For the front. 80's serious bolt into the front as well.

Yes teh rear bump stops out of an 80series are 150mm long and i run them in the front too but have spaced my shock towers up 50mm. Bolt straight in ;)
MudRunnerTD
11th June 2013, 10:41 PM
http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/GQ%20Suspension%20Build/IMG_0319.jpg

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Stripping%20the%20GQ/GQ%20Suspension%20Build/IMG_0255.jpg
mtbrider4life
11th June 2013, 11:32 PM
Correct me if im wrong, but dont the 80 series bump stops compress to a shorter length instead of being one solid unit like the patrols ? Do you need those adapter plates in that ebay link you posted for both the front and rear ? Also do you know if those shocker tower spacers are legal ?
MudRunnerTD
11th June 2013, 11:42 PM
1. Yes the 80 Bump stops are progressive.

2. Really depends what you actually want the bigger bump stops for? you have not told us yet ;)

3. you only need the adaptor plate to fit to the rear. they bolt straight into the front tower.

4. No Idea ;) If you dont have a Body Lift you may not have the room to fit them anyway
BigRAWesty
12th June 2013, 12:53 AM
Everything is legal untill you get caught... :p

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)
mtbrider4life
12th June 2013, 11:00 PM
I want to run larger tyres. Any idea what the length of an 80 series bumpstop is when compressed ?
MudRunnerTD
12th June 2013, 11:06 PM
I want to run larger tyres. Any idea what the length of an 80 series bumpstop is when compressed ?


Running larger tyres won't affect your bump stop needs in any way at all.
The only reason you would get your bump stops is if you were running extra long shocks beyond your spring lift. ie. 6" shocks and 4" Springs.
nissannewby
12th June 2013, 11:43 PM
Running larger tyres won't affect your bump stop needs in any way at all.
The only reason you would get your bump stops is if you were running extra long shocks beyond your spring lift. ie. 6" shocks and 4" Springs.

It can if your worried about scrubbing. Helps a bit on the rear for this reason but the front should be fine with out due to its different setup to the rear.
MudRunnerTD
13th June 2013, 12:26 AM
It can if your worried about scrubbing. Helps a bit on the rear for this reason but the front should be fine with out due to its different setup to the rear.

agree. maybe look at swapping the rims for a bigger offset for the big tyres if your looking to run 2 sets?