Rear Beam Bump Stops - Their Job?

[omri617 18]

Maybe a silly question and I'm sorry ! Tried to search and didn't get an idea .

What is the job of Rear Beam Bump Stop ? How to check if they are in good condition/failed?

 

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

To stop the beam bumping into the shell

[omri617 18]

Only when going over hard bumpers? They are on the air most of the time aren't they?

Thanks ORB ,

How can I know for sure they are O.K ? It's part of my investigation of the whistle sounds when driving / over bumpers / rough road.

[welshpug 1,655]

Do you not have google?

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

Pop you're head underneath they are either there or not can't miss them if they are.

[GLPoomobile 958]

Maybe a silly question

 

Yes, it was a silly question. Glad you recognised that!

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Stops the rear arms swinging into the chassis.

 

Put four people in your car.

Drive over bumps at speed.

Note the rubber against plastic sound as the tyre meets the rear valence.

Bump stops stop that amongst some more important things...................

[pug_ham 244 3 Cars]

Just check they are fitted;

 

 

Normally there will be a gap between the radius arm & the bump stop unless your car is seriously lowered or full of people etc.

 

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