Technical rear bump stops

[madrat]

Did I read on this forum that fiat coupé rear bump stops will fit the rear suspention on the 500?

 

[306maxi]

You did

 

[madrat]

Excellent.
Now the second one has fallen off I suppose I should replace them with something

 

[The Twins]

They are shorter than usual 500 bumpstops.

 

[madrat]

Car rides so much better without them I don't want to fit originals again.

 

[The Twins]

Car rides so much better without them I don't want to fit originals again.

Don't run around without bumpstops. You risk damaging the damper rod on the shock if it takes a big hit.
Shorter ones (coupe) are better than none at all but they are designed to be used with a lowered car which may have a shorter shock damper rod.

 

[madrat]

Yikes I did not know that.

Have some ordered.

 

[madrat]

I got a set of these of ebay for £5 with free delivery, don't know what they are supposed to fit but I thought I would give them a go.


They are just a tad shorter than the originals, but they don't have a solid bit at the top and the end is much softer.


Fitting was simple, didn't have to undo anything, squeeze thought spring smear a bit of petroleum jelly on nipple and in the hole D) and with the help of a big blunt screw driver they were in


With the car back on the ground clearance is about the same, Just hope with them being a bit softer their will be less crash and bang.

 

[The Twins]

Much better than none! ; )

 

[madrat]

Also swapped the alloys for standard steels. Ride is so much better.

 

[Baglady1990]

I’m in a pickle chaps just destroyed one of my new bump stops trying to fit
I’ve greased and tried in vain with all sorts of tools but still can’t get the nipple in!!! Advice please

 

[Baglady1990]

Ok sorted it ... grease .. twist n push ... BOOM!

 

[John202020]

Ok sorted it ... grease .. twist n push ... BOOM!

I used a trolley Jack to put pressure on it then twisted it by hand, once it's half way in possibly at a angle further twisting and it pops in.

 

[jrkitching]

This is the stuff you need. It's safe to use on rubber & plastic, and is also hugely water repellent.

Wear gloves when using it; it's the devil's own job to get it off of your hands otherwise.

 

[Baglady1990]

As usual I took the long route.. and managed to destroy one!? honestly .. it’s a good job I had another set to hand!
Thanks chaps ? I’ve ordered that silicone too my garage is like euro carparts ?