bump stops, should I get some? Options

[Rider]

I'm pretty sure that when I installed the new shock/spring setup, the shocks did not come with bump stops. Now, if I hit a decent size pothole, it sounds like the shocks are really taking a beating (you hear a loud 'thump'). This happens about once a week... Would getting bump stops reduce the chance of that happening?

Also, would I have to take the shocks off the car (and take the springs off too) in order to put the bump stops in? I'm thinking it might be cheaper to wait until I have to change the shocks altogether so I don't pay twice for labor... What do you guys think?

*edit: I found a site that sells these http://www.resuspension.com/Bump-Stops-p-1-c-92.html you'll have to scroll down a bit to see them, but I have no idea what size I need... Anyone know???

This post has been edited by Rider: May 24, 2008 - 11:39 AM

[Terracar]

YEah bumpstops don't come with your struts, you have to reuse your olds ones. I would replae them as soon as possible as I would assume the solid contact may cause damage to the strut tower.

You can take the springs off and assembly apart to add the bumpstops or you can just slice the bumpstop on one side put it on the rod, and then use some duct tape to make sure the bumpstop stays in place.