Dana 60 Front Bump Stops

[00cls1camaross]

I have been working on a GM Dana 60 swap in my C30 along with a 6.0/6L/NP205 and I have come to the point of bump stops. I am utilizing the ORD high clearance crossmember with a mast motorsports high clearance pan. I actually have great clearance between the pumpkin and the engine crossmemeber. The limiting factor will be the factory leaf spring plate. The trucks is factory high with the 3 leaf front springs.

I was considering using something different for a bump stop, a jounce. Here is the one I like from the 2500 Suburbans:

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I thought it would add a level of damping to the suspension since these leafs tend to ride hard. Any thoughts?

 

[PrairieDrifter]

If you're hitting the bump stops you need more suspension lift. You don't want to ride on a bump stop all the time, it'll be way more rough. The stop will act as your suspension and it won't do very good lol

Cut down the u bolts too. Can't say that would bottom out though. Wouldn't need much more lift at all

 

[00cls1camaross]

The factory K30 suspension doesn't give much travel. The jounces are meant to be used.

I have not cut down the u bolts yet because I am unsure if I will get the custom ORD springs yet. I will before I run it. Thank you!

 

[Old Guy Bill]

ORD has two different options…
You may have to get creative when mounting them

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[00cls1camaross]

those are just daystar poly mounts. I have a piece of 2x2 angle that I am going to use to mount them or the jounce. Seeing is how I had my motor in already, I did not want to pull it out if I could not get to the bolts for the factor mounts because they sit behind the angle mount. This is why IU was going to use angle since I could make a longer mount across the frame.

Anyone have thoughts on the jounce?

 

[Old Guy Bill]

I’ve seen the SumoSpring used in a lot of different situations like that…

 

[00cls1camaross]

Interesting, I just looked on google and found some that were rated for front axles. Thank you for sharing that.

 

[00cls1camaross]

Well I started making the bump stops. I called ORD and the guy I spoke with thought it was a fine idea.