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Jul 5, 2011 | 10:10 PM

jjosh1795

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From: atlanta

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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What is a bumstop and what do extended ones do

Jul 5, 2011 | 10:25 PM

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

The bump stop limits the upward travel of the axle. You extend them after installing a lift to keep the suspension from binding.

Jul 6, 2011 | 01:07 PM

xj101

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From: duncan b.c

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L h/o

exactly^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ if u look at your front springs there is a tube with a rubber piece on the end (bumpstop)in the middle of the coil. when the suspension compresses this piece will eventually hit the axle . stopping travel upward .

Jul 6, 2011 | 11:42 PM

DocOrng XJ

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From: Linthicum, Md

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1987 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 173 hp (129 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 224 lb•ft (304 N-m) @ 4000RPM

dumb questions get dumb answers. no seriously when it comes to learning about your jeep, there are no dumb questions. unless you dont know where the gas goes...

with that in mind, did someone tell you or do you think you need extended bumpstops?