Benno Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 When I lower the back of the escort I need to do something about the bump stops to keep any decent travel and was wondering what the best way to go about doing so was. I have a spare pair to cut up. I was planning on cutting where the red line is. Is that bottom bit sufficient or would I be better removing it and re-attaching the top bit that was cut off? I was planning on cutting with a hacksaw and tidying up with sandpaper and/or a flap disc. Either way should have enough travel, just wanting the best option for actually absorbing bumps and (hopefully) passing wofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I was planning on cutting with a hacksaw and tidying up with sandpaper and/or a flap disc. This is how the pros do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 You shouldn't pass WOFs at all with cut bump stops at all as its illegal last I heard. There used to be a rumour going around that if you bought new bump stops that were was shorter, and installed that that it was legit as they then weren't cut bumps, but not sure how legit that info is. Have heard of freezing+ lathe, or cut and burn/melt the jaggedy bits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I am hoping to make it look tidy enough that from a quick glance it looks close enough to factory, people seem to get away with it. So do I retain the top section or bottom section on that diagram above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 You shouldn't pass WOFs at all with cut bump stops at all as its illegal last I heard. There used to be a rumour going around that if you bought new bump stops that were was shorter, and installed that that it was legit as they then weren't cut bumps, but not sure how legit that info is. Have heard of freezing+ lathe, or cut and burn/melt the jaggedy bits Yawn It all depends on the style/shape of the bump stop. This particular style is a bit progressive so should absorb the impact all good. It's when you jsut cut certain styles and they have no shape to them and they end up as a rubber block almost which makes for a sharp impact. just cut and sand so it's nice and smooth, bobs your uncle. If you want to looks at a superlow bump that is new check out the pinned post by sparkle in the tech thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I am hoping to make it look tidy enough that from a quick glance it looks close enough to factory, people seem to get away with it. So do I retain the top section or bottom section on that diagram above? Retain the bottom section. Remember not to cut too much off - you can always sand it level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 flapper disc to smooth it is the way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Have done this on nearly all my cars and no WOF issues, as long as you do it tidy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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