Bump Stops
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Category: Model Specific Forum
Forum Name: 1970-1971 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1970-1971 Ford and Mercury
URL: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=17553
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Topic: Bump Stops
Posted By: tommywommy99
Subject: Bump Stops
Date Posted: 26-October-2018 at 3:57PM
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When I started restoring my car, I removed the bump stops above the rear axle. How in the world do you install new ones? Any ideas? ------------- 1971 Ford Torino 500, 302 2 BBL |
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 27-October-2018 at 7:48PM
not sure on the 70/71's, i'm assuming they are similar to the 72-76 torinos? if they go into a slot usually they are pulled in with pliers, if you can't access the back side then you would need to gently work them in with a blunt screwdriver, wd40 or dish soap will help them to slide in  ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: tommywommy99
Date Posted: 16-February-2019 at 3:00PM
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In case anyone sees this, I figured it out quite easily. Just head the bump stops up with a heat gun and they pop right in. ------------- 1971 Ford Torino 500, 302 2 BBL |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 16-February-2019 at 4:41PM
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If you're talking about the '72+, they bolt onto the frame with two bolts. I have an available pair, I believe. I'll look tomorrow. Dave F ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 17-February-2019 at 3:21AM
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Thanks for posting a follow-up. This is really helpful for people who have the same problem and search the forums later. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 17-February-2019 at 5:21AM
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I'm assuming that you mean the part attached to the frame above the axle. I always knew them as the "snubber", and there's three -- the two axle-to-frame snubbers and the pinion-to- frame snubber. I'll be out there to dig them out in a little bit. ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 17-February-2019 at 8:51AM
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Yup, I have the pair of axle snubbers. I also have a pair from a '72 Mark IV. The bolt holes are the same spacing.... the snubbers are just a bit narrower, and about 3/4" less tall. Dave F ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 17-February-2019 at 9:22AM
| When I was in school, I worked at Stop&Shop which was across the railroad tracks near my house. Used to find bump stops every day left by people not slowing down on the crossing. 😄 |
Posted By: tommywommy99
Date Posted: 17-February-2019 at 9:24AM
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Yep, the snubbers. On the 71, they did not bolt on, they just slid in. Looked on the internet for hours before realizing that rubber shrinks when heated. ------------- 1971 Ford Torino 500, 302 2 BBL |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 17-February-2019 at 9:36AM
 ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
handsofstone wrote:Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 17-February-2019 at 9:38AM
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So, you're looking for '71 then? I didn't see that in your first post ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: 1coolbanana
Date Posted: 20-February-2024 at 7:07PM
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Old post I know but I thought Id ask before creating a new one :-) Id like to extend the snubbers on my 70 GT at least an inch to give myself more clearance with the 9" diff. What would you all suggest? I can drill tap and bolt a plate on but are there any simpler solutions like bigger snubbers that fit the same slot? Cheers |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 21-February-2024 at 1:13AM
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If you extend them, you give yourself LESS clearance. You want to SHORTEN them to give more clearance. Cut off rubber to increase available travel space. I don’t know why you’d want to do that, though.... you’re gonna risk jamming and damaging things at one or both ends of the driveshaft. Maybe you’re talking about a different part??
------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: 1coolbanana
Date Posted: 21-February-2024 at 8:05AM
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Yes, I want less clearance so the axle does not travel up as far to give the 9" diff more clearance between it and the floor. So I need to lengthen the axle snubbers so it cant travel up as far. |