Large rubber bush like item fell out of suspension

[2Damnsly Andy]

Hi Guys,

Swapped by front and rear wheels yesterday due to track wear and notice a large piece of rubber sat in the o/s/f spring. I'm assuming its some form of bush. So the question is, Do I need to replace it? What does it actually do? And is this a susepnsion off job?

 

[JackJack]

Picture?

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

 

[MartinR]

Bump stop

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

Important piece of equipment?

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

damper s**t sheild. mine fell off.

 

[Jamie86]

The idea for a bump stop is to stop you going "coil bound" under heavy compression.. basically will mess the handling up if that happens..

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

So is it easy to replace? Or is it time for new suspension?

 

[Don]

So is it easy to replace? Or is it time for new suspension?

Easy to replace...but not many people have issues with them. Think Fred had 2 within a short space of time without bump stops.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

strut out job to change them.

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

Is it a necessity to get them done? I'm guessing its a safety issue?

 

[_WILL_]

Is it a necessity to get them done? I'm guessing its a safety issue?

Yes and yes. Plus potentially you are damaging you spring and possibly damper ( depends on the design ) every time you go to max bump.. That can be in corners, compressions or corners with compressions in them. Also bare in mind that it is a tuneable item for Renault so it has an effect on how the car handles, it's not just for protection.

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

I'll enquire about some new front struts then, not too dear I believe and they would come with the bump stops. Then to get them fitted.

 

[Jamie86]

I would just fit new bumpstops unless dampers are past it..

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

Valid point, I'll look at both options. What other front susepnsion componentes are there? Tie rod ends etc?

 

[Chrisgti6]

New shocks WON'T come with bump stops. They are a seperate part so don't go buying new shocks expecting them to be there!

 

[MartinR]

Powerflex do bump stops in loads of different sizes.

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

Ordered an OEM set from Wests. Colin has been very helpful especially after Renault Leicester were intent on supplying me with top mounts.

 

[_WILL_]

Ordered an OEM set from Wests. Colin has been very helpful especially after Renault Leicester were intent on supplying me with top mounts.

That is because Leicester Renault are muppets.