Posts Tagged: Bump stop on strut or shock

Should you replace a damaged or missing strut bump stop

It’s usually not worth it to replace a damaged bump stop What is a shock/strut bump stop A bump stop is a rubber or urethane molded device inserted onto a shock or strut piston to prevent metal-to-metal contact when a shock or strut is fully compressed when the vehicle “bottoms out.” Why shocks and struts need a bump stop In an extreme compression event where the spring is fully compressed, the shock or strut mount can hit the shock or strut body with high force, damaging the shock or strut. … Read More