Bump stops

[Shikaroka]

I have noticed that the bump stops on the front of my Suburban are very close to the control arms. Is that normal?
They are made of pretty hard rubber, so I'm sure they don't give much
I would think that this would add to the harshness of the ride.
What do you guys think?

[DA BIG ONE]

I had replaced mine w/AirLift bump stops for snow plow use which are designed to rest on control arm, too harsh a ride for me. Cut 2/3rds off each unit to clear control arm. Perhaps, your torque bars need some adjustment too?

[Shikaroka]

Perhaps, your torque bars need some adjustment too?

I had considered that. How do you adjust them?

Thanks!!

[DA BIG ONE]

I had considered that. How do you adjust them?

Thanks!!

Best done on alignment rack (4 wheel type) because the alignment changes as bars are raised via bolts on crossmember at rear end of torson bar. If not sure how bars are adjusted get a repair manual for it and study proceedure to set control arm height correctly.

A 4 wheel type alignment rack will also find things like rear differential not tracking properly............................

[Shikaroka]

I'd say my alignment is pretty good right now. It tracks pretty well and the tires all wear evenly.
I don't really want to raise the front much, but if it will keep it off the bump stops then I may give it a try.

[DA BIG ONE]

I'd say my alignment is pretty good right now. It tracks pretty well and the tires all wear evenly.
I don't really want to raise the front much, but if it will keep it off the bump stops then I may give it a try.

As you lift the front by adjusting at torson bars the bottom of the tires will move in and cause excessive wear at outside edge of tires, an alignment should be done right away to correct changes from lift....................IMHO

[Shikaroka]

Yeh, I'm aware of that.
I would certainly get an alignment if I messed around with the torsion bars or made any height adjustments.
Thanks for the advice.