Found out I dont have front bumpstops do I need them?

[chico904]

I just got my Tein H-tech springs to put in, and went ahead and took the front strut off. When I bought the car, they just had KYB GR-2's put on, so I figured I would be ok. But when I took the stut off, I realized all there is is the black dust cover, no bumpstop. I didn't get to looking at the other ones to see if they were missing, but was wondering if I needed these? I could see if I was lowering the car a lot, but since I am not I was wondering if they were necessary.

 

[thekellbeast]

I only lowered my car about an inch, but I re-used my stock bumpstops by cutting off the smallest section on the end. My car doesn't sit that low (well... for a lowered car) but it still goes through potholes and bumps, since this is Maine.

If I were you, I'd pull them out of a local junkyard, or pick some up from a local auto store.

 

[hypnoticpimp]

I had tokico illuminas with tananbe springs without bumpstops, everytime i would go over a bump i could hear the springs chatter. So yes, put them on.

 

[Talesin]

Bumpstops are neccessary to prevent your suspension hitting metal on metal on drastic changes. How could you NOT need them?

 

[chico904]

OK Im definitely going to try and see if the dealer has them tomorrow. Thanks a lot guys