Re: I believe it is #8. It sits on the damper shaft and is basically a block of rubber

Hi folks
Regarding this part (rear shock bump stops)
[www.suncoastparts.com]

Where is this "bump stop" shown in the following schematic?
[www.autoatlanta.com]

I can see a "stop plate" (#5) but nothing that is called a bump stop.

Thanks

Grant

gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com

Grant - thanks for clearing that up

"bump stop" is the generic term.

I take it these are only being used in the event of a major pothole/etc when the shock is completely compressed. But in normal driving, these rubber stops would not be getting compressed any. Is that correct?

I checked all 4 of my shocks and this rubber stop is either missing or just a scan remnant of it left.

Given that the part can be obtained for $7.65 that's some cheap insurance.

The bellows, which protects against excessive wear on the strut is similarly cheap at $4.86.