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wheelie guys,what do you use for travel limiters #212104 02/02/09 05:13 PM 02/02/09 05:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,826 MI, usa dvw OP master
dvw OP master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,826 MI, usa	I'm on a never ending quest to remove unneccesary weight with out spending any money. The factory up and down bump stop brackets look like at least 4-5 lbs. I can use a cable for a upper A-Arm limiter. The lower is another story. I could move the stop inward on the lower arm so it contacts the rail. Though it might have to be sunk into the middle of the arm towards the pivot. Or maybe it doesn't even need one. I doubt if the aftermaket front susupensions have them or a tube car. The car may be a wheelstander. How about it what do you guys use? The car should be aprox 3300lbs w/driver,10.5W tire,ladder bar. Hping to go low 9. I would think once the suspension is dialed it should leave pretty smooth. 20 things that weigh 5lbs is 100lbs Doug Last edited by dvw; 02/03/09 12:29 PM.

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: dvw] #212105 02/02/09 05:18 PM 02/02/09 05:18 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	we just have a bolt that is adjustable.... works good Casey

Re: front suspention travel limiters #212106 02/02/09 05:28 PM 02/02/09 05:28 PM
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dvw OP master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,826 MI, usa	I have no problem using a bolt. But what I want to eliminate is the bulky bracket welded to the frame rail. Doug

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: dvw] #212107 02/02/09 05:37 PM 02/02/09 05:37 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: I have no problem using a bolt. But what I want to eliminate is the bulky bracket welded to the frame rail. Doug You would be better off using that bracket for the bolt stop(you might be able to trim it down )

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: MR_P_BODY] #212108 02/02/09 05:42 PM 02/02/09 05:42 PM
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dvw OP master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,826 MI, usa	How about the lower arm stop? Do I need it? I wonder how effective it is on cushioning a wheel stand. Doug

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: dvw] #212109 02/02/09 06:31 PM 02/02/09 06:31 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: How about the lower arm stop? Do I need it? I wonder how effective it is on cushioning a wheel stand. Doug I would prefer to have something there to absorb some of the shock and not just steel to steel, but I dont run a stock frontend, my struts have a rubber cushion on top to pick up the load. Maybe someone that runs a stock front will chime in

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: MR_P_BODY] #212110 02/03/09 12:30 PM 02/03/09 12:30 PM
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dvw OP master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,826 MI, usa	Bump for th morning guys

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: dvw] #212111 02/03/09 01:33 PM 02/03/09 01:33 PM
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HemiDart68 master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,866 North of Detroit	I would leave the lower stop in place. I use a rounded carrige bolt through the factory upper snubber hole. In God we trust, all others pay cash. www.lightnens.com (Home of the world's fastest Paint Job)

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: HemiDart68] #212112 02/03/09 01:41 PM 02/03/09 01:41 PM
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cudabunch pro stock C Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,217 Wellington, FL	Quote: I would leave the lower stop in place. I use a rounded carrige bolt through the factory upper snubber hole. I agree with leaving the lowers and the uppers if you dont want it to come up.A pair of Afco's will also slow the front end.

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: cudabunch] #212113 02/03/09 02:49 PM 02/03/09 02:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,752 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,752 A collage of whims	My Duster uses a spacer (I have a few of different heights) for the upper control arms, with an OEM rubber bumper where the control arm hits the limiter. Normal spec is 1.000 - 1.250 inches. The spacer is aluminum bar stock with a stud threaded into the bottom and a threaded recess for the bumper at the top. IIRC, the top of the bumper is trimmed flat by about 1/2" - to be honest I haven't looked at it in awhile...

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: HemiDart68] #212114 02/03/09 06:28 PM 02/03/09 06:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,923 NC 440Jim I Live Here
440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,923 NC	Quote: I would leave the lower stop in place. When that wheel stand comes down, you will want something there. All it takes is one excessive wheel stand coming down hard to ruin your day. 1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: 440Jim] #212115 02/03/09 06:46 PM 02/03/09 06:46 PM
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dvw OP master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,826 MI, usa	Thats what I wanted to know. Big wheel stand w/o lower cushions. Are they of any value? Or will it hit hard even with them. Doug

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: cudabunch] #212116 02/03/09 06:49 PM 02/03/09 06:49 PM
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Irun5snd8th master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,864 IN	Quote: I agree with leaving the lowers and the uppers if you dont want it to come up.A pair of Afco's will also slow the front end. The AFCO's eliminated any need for travel limiters in my application. I can set it up to pull em 6 inches or hang em 3-4 feet at the twist of a knob. And yes it really is that easy. AFCO, Rons Fuel Injection sponsored Dodge Challenger Mention Street Lethal Motorsports

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: Irun5snd8th] #212117 02/03/09 07:21 PM 02/03/09 07:21 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,217 Wellington, FL C cudabunch pro stock
cudabunch pro stock C Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,217 Wellington, FL	Quote: Quote: I agree with leaving the lowers and the uppers if you dont want it to come up.A pair of Afco's will also slow the front end. The AFCO's eliminated any need for travel limiters in my application. I can set it up to pull em 6 inches or hang em 3-4 feet at the twist of a knob. And yes it really is that easy. You got that right

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: Irun5snd8th] #212118 02/03/09 07:29 PM 02/03/09 07:29 PM
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5126brl No more top fuel Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,946 Connecticut	ball park price for a pair for a 69 b-body? do they fit stock chassis mounts? thanks

Re: front suspention travel limiters #212119 02/03/09 07:39 PM 02/03/09 07:39 PM
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Jared_Jordan member J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 144 Bakersfield, CA	Quote: we just have a bolt that is adjustable.... works good Casey That's all I use. 1.18 60 ft @ 3420 lbs.

Re: front suspention travel limiters [Re: Jared_Jordan] #212120 02/04/09 12:04 AM 02/04/09 12:04 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI D dizuster master
dizuster master D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,635 Oakland, MI	It needs the lower rubber stops. Hit one with a hammer, you'll feel that it's worth while...

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