The bump stop is a small part, but it is just as important to the safety of the vehicle as the shock absorber. Together with the CV boots, this part ensures that the shock absorber is protected against dirt, premature wear and damage. The bump stop ensures that the shock absorber does not spring too deeply when, for example, you drive too fast over a high threshold. The CV boots ensures that dirt from the outside does not end up in the shock absorbers. Both the bump stop and the CV boots are made of rubber so that the flexibility of the suspension is preserved. You can easily filter the bump stop on the front and rear axle. In addition, you can choose a combination set with bump stop and CV boots or you can buy the rubbers separately, as well as the CV boots.
Bump stop worn
The bump stop can become worn. This happens when, for example, you often drive on an uneven road surface or when you go too fast over high speed bumps. A worn bump stop can be recognized by cracks, deformation or loss of elasticity. In addition, a worn rubber can cause oil leakage from the strut. Check the rubbers regularly for defects so that further wear on the car parts can be prevented. We also recommend that you replace the CV bootss and the bump stop when replacing the shock absorbers. In most cases, the complete suspension strut will have to be disassembled when you want to replace the bump stop. By replacing all parts of the suspension system at the same time, you save yourself a lot of effort. In addition, these parts often wear proportionally. In many cases, the CV boots and bump stop are worn even earlier, because they provide the first protection to the suspension system.
Replacing bump stop
Bump stops cannot be repaired and must therefore always be replaced in case of wear or damage. To replace the bump stop, the system of the shock absorber or strut must first be disassembled. Then remove the old CV boots and bump stop. Then clean the shock absorbers well and install the components to be replaced. You can now reassemble the whole thing. It is recommended to replace both sides per axle. The parts usually wear proportionally per axle.
Buy bump stop
You can easily find the right bump stop with your car model or license plate. You can easily enter these on our website, the suitable car parts will then be displayed. Are you looking for other car parts for the suspension system? At Winparts you will also find coilover kits, lowering kits, anti-roll bars, air suspension and auxiliary springs.