Bump Stop Tech. & Hydraulic Bump Stop Install - Reckless Wrench Garage

[@JDawgBuilds]

Locked off road is awesome! I bought one of the 1st sets they sold as a company. The bumps can take a beating.

[@PootsGarage]

Good info, I'm trying to figure out bumps on my K30 right now

[@jaxgsxr]

Ordered their 2.5 bump stops and coilovers recently. Can't wait to get it all dialed in!!

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Let us know how you like those coilovers!

[@jaxgsxr]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage You got it! Still waiting to receive my PAC Racing Springs. Doing a 1-ton swap at the moment (D60 & 14B). Hope to get it all finished this month. I'll shoot you an IM or email once it's completed.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Sounds like a plan. Instagram is probably the fastest/easiest way to get in touch with us.

[@smokeeatertexas6931]

That into caught me off guard 😂

[@a-train4854]

Awesome vid as always, keep it up gents!

[@menjivar76]

You guys are sick 👍👍👍👍there's nothing better than do it yourself project. Awesome vid.

[@suzuskikell6425]

Sweet going to check locked off road for Da Suzuski

[@treasureseekerintheway3515]

Looking forward to a send it session with the burb.

[@richardvalencia5844]

It looked like you welded to the mounting cans with the bump stops installed. Wouldn't that risk melting the seals inside the bump stops? Cool project.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I can’t say it doesn’t risk it; however, we didn’t have any leaks afterwards. We also didn’t notice any damage after disassembling the bumps to shorten them. I’ve often been told you risk distorting threads too much if you weld something like this separate. I haven’t had any issues either way, so if you plan to do something similar, feel free to use your own process. Thank you.

[@musclecross]

Great video guys, and for a full size too! I'm curious how much shock travel you had to give up at simultaneous full vertical bump in order to prevent the shock from bottoming out at full articulated bump since the bump stops are mounted between the shocks, rather than forward or behind them where it wouldn't make a difference. Thanks!

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

We set up the rear bump stops for vertical travel, not articulated. I just wanted some protection when landing. It's a risk I decided to take. The front was redesigned later and loses about 3/4". I have been planning to make some travel stops in the rear wheel wells to protect everything during articulation, just like Black Ops 4x4 has on all his jeeps, I just haven't got around to it.

[@musclecross]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage 3/4 of an inch isn't bad to give up. I asked because packaging can be difficult sometime and you don't always have the room to put them forward or backward. So it was a curiosity with the give and take would be.

[@dagamore]

I noticed you braced the c-channel frame, but did not put a center piece on the bump stop pad on the axle. now it might not need it, but I would have put one in the middle and once you put on the larger pads(to allow for more axle movement under load) I would also brace the edges of them as well.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I’m assuming you’re referring to the rear. Larger pads will be going on this time around. After our initial testing, we realized we needed them about an inch wider. Once it’s done, they’ll be boxed in.

[@dagamore]

Right, I was talking about the rears, glad to see you have a fix for a possible weak spot. It might not need it, but the peace of mind will be cheap.

[@adamcross5497]

Sick video cheers

[@djcon]

Hey I just found your videos and they are awesome! I love how informative they are, but not in a know it all kind of way. My wife dosn't like your videos because now i want to change my truck into an off roader.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Thanks for watching! Take your wife on a couple off-road trips and she may change her mind 🤘🏻🍻

[@djcon]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage hahaha now thats an idea!!

[@Escape.Idiocracy]

@the 10:30 mark- so, why did you choose to sacrifice the last 2” of shock stroke by mounting the bump stop so low? Or is the shock mounted too high? I totally understand saving the Coilovers with the bump stop- but usually 1/2” not 2-3”?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

We didn’t sacrifice 2” of shock stroke, Chris was explaining why we initially set the bumps in that location. From there, they were adjusted to a good setting.

[@danielgranderson3012]

How could I install this on my 2020 rav4 awd non hybrid

[@keepinitr33l]

Welding the can with the bump installed was a horrible idea.

[@jvg6205]

It would be awesome to see a first gen s10 being built by u guys

[@wscott0709]

What nitrogen bottle are you using ?

[@miltechmoto]

what wattage of plasma cutter did you use and where are you guys located?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

They’re not measured in wattage, but we use a Miller Spectrum 375 on a 230v circuit.

[@DavidEduardoChaconEsparza]

Is it normal for bumpstops to stay inside, I see them mounted on minute 9:15 and I see the bumpstop fully compressed with no load, am I missing something?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Chris explains the initial setup further around 10:20 . You’ll see later in the video when we pressurize the bumpstops. Once they’re pressurized, no, they shouldn’t stay compressed.

[@troyrogers1236]

2:04 with my truck on level ground should the progressive bump stops touch the leaf or should I leave 1 inch of space between the bumpstops and the leaf? I am making this exact setup right now

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

You will want at least an inch. You’ll want to flex it out to find a good spot to mount the bumps. If you set them up without checking travel while you’re sitting level, you may limit your usable travel. You want to prevent your shock from bottoming out, and you’ll also want to prevent your spring from inverting.

[@troyrogers1236]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage ok yes I currently have 3 inches between the frame and the Axel and it keeps hitting the Frame because I have no bumpstops! I think I will have to go with the two inch progressive bumpstops unless I get back under there tomorrow and lift it up an inch... thanks for answering tho! I appreciate it!

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Oh ok. If you’re already that close, than yes, set them level.

[@troyrogers1236]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage 10-4 wilco

[@loyaltyroyalty648]

That Napoleon Dynamite made the video 🤣

[@hmongler8994]

Awesome guys, my 2007 Suburban has a 3inch raised on rear and front. It is nerve recking just riding on street roads with a clunking noise every time it goes over the slightest road bump. Will this kit solve the truck body clunking noise?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

First, you’ll have to figure out where the noise is coming from, then figure out what will help. If you’re only hitting small bumps and not compressing the suspension all the way, you have a different problem.

[@hmongler8994]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage Yes after thinking about it, I believe the truck body is lifted off the frame chaise by the space under the rear spring , and that's where the noise is coming from. Maybe no remedy this body lift.

[@ShawnMc749]

You're going to find that bump pad far too small, and you'll have to do a crossmember on the back frame where you have it mounted. A serious blow will roll the frame. Also remember when you hit full bump it won't always be 100% droop one side 100% bump other, sometimes it's in between and it won't contact fully on the pad and essentially "kick" the axle over. Look at all the rock bouncer guys, they run MASSIVE bump pads, usually 4-5x5" pads.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

ShawnMc749 You can see during the install, there is a 2x6 cross member between the bumps. The rest of the frame will be boxed while we finish. As for the pads, those were just to get the bumps lined up. We’ll have a wider plate on them to account for those moments.

[@ShawnMc749]

good stuff! Didn't notice the crossmember.

[@King7765]

Alibaba has the same product.

[@danklovell1133]

do you think i would need or could even install fox 2.5 bump stops in the rear? i have fox 2.5 front reservoir shocks along with 2.5 internal bypass for the rear. i also have baja kits upper control arms, your thoughts or suggestions?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Bump stops are designed to protect the more expensive components by providing a little extra cushion during full compression, and (when adjusted properly) preventing your shocks from fully compressing. If landing hard is something you do frequently, I would say you need them. Whether you could or not is based on your setup/if you have room.

[@SgtS0apy]

do it, shocks are expensive. You have the shocks to have fun so protect them and really have fun.

[@mattmoilanen3813]

Cad design system = awesome! May I borrow that technique?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

By all means, go for it. 👍🏻😁

[@mattmoilanen3813]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage Two Crew Chiefs, fascination with cardboard, ah yes the USAF.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Careful now, only one of us is a crew chief. 😆

[@mattmoilanen3813]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage Here we were loving cardboard and out comes the he's an old guy card. And yes we had plastic covered checklists and grease pens back then as well. 80-86, KC 135s, SAC, 92nd OMS, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA, Sgt Moilanen.

[@reefym2627]

I need help , I’m looking at a leveling kit for the front of my truck only and was wondering if I can simply buy fox long travel shocks for the rear without a lift block. Will I get the 10 inches of travel or will it remain the same as oem ?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

You will be limited to whatever the springs allow. The shocks don’t allow more travel, they’re meant to be used with spring that allow more travel.

[@reefym2627]

RecklessWrenchGarage thank you

[@saulvalenzuela9991]

So i have a question bump stops should be all top bottom to its destination ? Or you have to leave a gap between the hitting place

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

If I understand you correctly, the ideal way to set up the bump stop is to have the bump stops completely bottomed out while the coilovers (or shocks) still have about .25” shaft showing. The bump stop is there to protect the rest of the components.

[@MegaMarclar]

their bumps look super nice. but man.. the price tag... ouch.

[@anotherpewtertahoe]

Don't look at Kings then lol

[@tylerjones9357]

Where you guys located?

[@joshuaheyns513]

Hey guys quick advice!? I have an 04 Chevy Tahoe. 6” fabtech lift. I tow a lot of heavy logs for my business and I squat my Tahoe a lot would this help put less squat in it and better for wear and tear on my normal components? Or would it ruin the bump stop if it bottoms out?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

You would be better off with heavier suspension or air ride assist. Bump stops are meant to cushion an impact, not support weight for a prolonged period.

[@joshuaheyns513]

RecklessWrenchGarage how do I beef up my rear end? Heavier duty springs? What’s compatible with my Tahoe and lift that’s more heavy duty?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Yes, higher rated springs and shocks. If you have a half ton, the easiest/quickest way would be to replace your suspension with that off a 3/4 ton Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban/Avalanche. They all have the same rear setup.

[@eduardorochin7601]

Hi, im building my chassis but i cant figure out how much anti-squad do i need/want, do you know something about the topic? thanks

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Eduardo Rochin That’s not a very easy question to answer. It’s based on what you plan to do with it and how you want the vehicle to act. Some people can run low anti squat, some high, and still act the same... The general consensus is, you want as close to 100% as possible. But not every setup can get that high, and not every setup needs it that high. You can mimic a built that is similar to yours to start and make changes from there.

[@manueltovar9963]

Ur welding tge bump stop can with the bumpstop still inside?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Sure did. We also took them apart a while later to shorten the stroke and saw no damage from doing so.

[@mikemckinsey]

What bender is that?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

It's a rogue fab bender. Watch my latest video, I review rogue fab benders and I have a discount code for them

[@smokeeatertexas6931]

What would y’all suggest for a budget offroad build?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Smokeeater texas That all depends on how in depth you want to go, what the budget is, and what kind of wheeling you plan to do. You can take almost anything 4wd, weld the diffs, put 33s on it and beat it.

[@curtisschmit680]

is there any way I could pay u to bend me up a tube the same shape as u have on your rear end for your 4 link I want to run the same set up on my prerunner thank u

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Send us an email, we might be able to work something out

[@keithw372]

not the best mounting bracket, if that bottoms out real hard and with that frame being a c channel it could fold down, well that just how i see it. love the channel though

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

We agree. We have put in a square-tube crossmember there, and we plan to box the rest of the frame back there. Check out our video from a few months ago of us boxing the frame of the Suburban

[@ClimptonDiddlehopper]

I thought I remembered you guys boxing the frame. I spent the first minutes of the build section thinking I must have watched another jobbed Burban being built.....lol

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

We still have the last couple of feet of frame to box, but we were waiting to pull the axle for final assembly to box that section.

[@carlosacosta5345]

Any suggestion for of a JK?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Sell it and buy a Volvo.

[@ottisgoodluck2840]

Where u guys located? If your near I’d like to meet u guys.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Ottis Goodluck haven’t you heard all the horror stories about meeting strange people from the internet? 😆 We’re in Albuquerque.

[@ottisgoodluck2840]

RecklessWrenchGarage Horror story’s. Hope all is well. I don’t want any horror story. Lol. Hey, I can make Albuquerque. I’m just 3 hours away. I have a 79 gmc Chevy. 4x4. I can’t figure out my front casters Front steering. I’ve put hydraulic assist on an I’m still limited in my turns.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Ottis Goodluck how is your suspension setup? Leafs/links/lift...? Hydro assist will just help you turn easier, it won’t help you turn further without modifications. Shoot us an email and we can see if we can help you out. [e-mail]