Hydraulic Bump Stops

[Somefun]

Been wondering why more guys aren’t running true hydraulic bump stops like the Fox 2.5 or King stops? My wife and I had her Rubicon down in the OBX back in October and while crossing the ruts with just a little bit of weight in the Jeep we kept hitting the bump stops driving me nuts. Last weekend we were with Maine Line Overland and Ridgeback guide services wheeling in VT and i hit them a few more times. I‘m upgrading the lift kit from a 2” Dyna Track to the Clayton 2.5” overland for a bit more height but also the higher spring rates. But I’ve been seriously considering added the Fox or King bump stops to do it right the fist time. The problem is they are way out of stock at this time.

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[Somefun]

Nobody running hydraulic bump stops?

 

[MesaAZGuy]

It's Christmas and the guys are saving their money for their wive's gifts!

 

[dcm80401]

Been wondering why more guys aren’t running true hydraulic bump stops like the Fox 2.5 or King stops? My wife and I had her Rubicon down in the OBX back in October and while crossing the ruts with just a little bit of weight in the Jeep we kept hitting the bump stops driving me nuts. Last weekend we were with Maine Line Overland and Ridgeback guide services wheeling in VT and i hit them a few more times. I‘m upgrading the lift kit from a 2” Dyna Track to the Clayton 2.5” overland for a bit more height but also the higher spring rates. But I’ve been seriously considering added the Fox or King bump stops to do it right the fist time. The problem is they are way out of stock at this time.

I ran the Fox Bumps on my JK and now my 4xe. I am paired with Accutune Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series with the Duel Sport Tune. Excellent performance.

 

[Somefun]

It's Christmas and the guys are saving their money for their wive's gifts!

LOL well the Jeep is my wife's so its a perfect Christmas gift!

 

[Somefun]

I ran the Fox Bumps on my JK and now my 4xe. I am paired with Accutune Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series with the Duel Sport Tune. Excellent performance.

Yeah I defiantly want to add them. Hate hitting the solid stops, I'm hoping the 2.5" Claytons helps because of the stiffer spring rates.

 

[Somefun]

I ran the Fox Bumps on my JK and now my 4xe. I am paired with Accutune Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series with the Duel Sport Tune. Excellent performance.

So when your wheeling you never get that bump stop thud right? Just feels smooth the whole way through the travel?

 

[AccuTunedJL]

Are you looking for a softer ride then? Or a softer bottom out feel?

 

[Somefun]

Are you looking for a softer ride then? Or a softer bottom out feel?

Softer bottom out feeling. the springs I had are on the softer side but I adjust with the Falcon shocks for now. but I'm going with the Clayton 2.5" overland and they have a little stiller spring rate. But I was hoping with the hydraulic bump stops I can take away the harshness of the bottoming out on solid bump stops.

 

[AccuTunedJL]

Unless you are really smashing desert whoops, not sure I would recommend an air bump as the solution to your problem. I hear this idea a lot and there are a few things I would suggest taking into consideration prior to installing air bumps.

-If you are hitting the bump stops often, why is this? How much up travel do you have? Will the new springs provide more lift and gain you more up travel?
-Shock tuning will definitely help keep the suspension under control and keep you from bottoming out as frequent. Do you have your Falcon shocks on the stiffest setting off-road?
-Air bumps are generally used for more aggressive driving and help with big hits off-road. They are not soft like the stock bumps so you will definitely feel them engage. They are also "tuned" with nitrogen pressure, so that may take some time to get them right, if you have a way to charge them. They are also, sorta, a permanent upgrade since you have to cut the bump stop holder.

 

[Remorseless]

You consider trying one of the progressive foam bumps from Falcon or MetalCloak first? Cheaper option, keeps stock jounce tube and when paired with the Falcon shocks, I expect it ought to help tone down bottom out.

 

[Somefun]

Unless you are really smashing desert whoops, not sure I would recommend an air bump as the solution to your problem. I hear this idea a lot and there are a few things I would suggest taking into consideration prior to installing air bumps.

-If you are hitting the bump stops often, why is this? How much up travel do you have? Will the new springs provide more lift and gain you more up travel?
-Shock tuning will definitely help keep the suspension under control and keep you from bottoming out as frequent. Do you have your Falcon shocks on the stiffest setting off-road?
-Air bumps are generally used for more aggressive driving and help with big hits off-road. They are not soft like the stock bumps so you will definitely feel them engage. They are also "tuned" with nitrogen pressure, so that may take some time to get them right, if you have a way to charge them. They are also, sorta, a permanent upgrade since you have to cut the bump stop holder.

I didn’t think they were for big hits? I don’t go ripping in the Rubicon. It’s more of a trail ride, rock crawler and beach blaster. Noting higher speeds. I don’t put the Falcon‘s on the firmest setting I was in the middle with them. I honestly never tried the firmest setting. I thought it would bounce me out of the jeep! Lol

 

[Somefun]

You consider trying one of the progressive foam bumps from Falcon or MetalCloak first? Cheaper option, keeps stock jounce tube and when paired with the Falcon shocks, I expect it ought to help tone down bottom out.

I haven’t but maybe I need to? I would like to improve what I have at the same time I install the new lift. Have you tried them?

 

[Headbarcode]

I haven’t but maybe I need to? I would like to improve what I have at the some time I install the new lift. Have you tried them?

I've got the Metalcloak front and rear bump stops on my JLUR. They definitely provide a more progressive feel, whereas the factory ones were prone to immediately collapsing to the point of feeling the metal tower hit the spacers.

https://metalcloak.com/durospring-replacement-jounce-bumper-jeep-jk-jl.html

 

[Reinen]

You consider trying one of the progressive foam bumps from Falcon or MetalCloak first? Cheaper option, keeps stock jounce tube and when paired with the Falcon shocks, I expect it ought to help tone down bottom out.

2nd this. I have the Falcon progressive stops. You know when you hit the bump stops but it's not a thud. You just stop compressing. However if you hit the bump stops often maybe you should consider stiffer springs. They're really just a fail-safe device. Not for frequent use.

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