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Re: [T3] '68 Notch questions


>> Someone on the list suggested earlier that
>> you could change upper and lower bump
>> stops to give better ride with a lowered
>> front, but how do I remove the bump
>> stops without destroying them?

Jim Adney wrote:

> The rubber stops pry off the little metal mushrooms that hold them
> in place. The rubber is not likely to be damaged, but there is a fair
> chance that the mushrooms have been weakened by rust and will
> break off when you try this.

I removed both lower bump stops tonight. The mushrooms appear sound and the
rubber survived, but the steel "collars" on the rubber bump stops are rusted
beyond repair. I don't really understand what these "collars" do, does
anyone know? Is it safe to mount the rubber without them?

Henrik Larsson, Sweden
'64 and '68 Notches


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