I got the front 1" drop springs from the fiero store. The old spring only gave 1" 1/4 travel before the it would hit the stop. With a 1" drop...Wow...no travel at all. I saw on West Coast Fiero site, they have a diagram of cutting the bump stop 3/4 of an inch. Just cut it in half and then re-weld it together.
I don't think this is the same bump stop I have. Mine looks all rubber, I think I can just cut it off an inch. It came off with just a bolt. SO...is it possible to get a shorter one?? Or should I just cut it off and be done with it, and bolt it back on??
I know many of you have shortend the front 1" on an 88 formula...so what did you guys do?
Here is a pic. of mine.

i put 1 inch lowering springs on the front of my 88 GT, and with the 18" wheels with 225/40 series tires, it never hits...

Here is an 88 front bump stop that was cut down (saws all or hack saw) sitting on a stock 88 bump stop.



Here is my lowered 88:


Here is my stock 88 with the same wheels/tires:

[This message has been edited by fieroguru (edited 02-10-2008).]

what size wheels do you have? Seems 88's are hard to find wheels because of the factory off sets.

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Thanks...nice pics. It looked like I could just cut it down but I was not sure. I have stock rims that I am putting Hankook RS2 all around. 225/50/15 and 205/50/15. So I think I will cut mine down to the bend where you did.
Does it ever scrape when you hit a big bump. Tires to wheel well?

You'll be fine. My bump stops are entirely gone, and mine are cut two coils in the front. Never had a bind or bottoming out. I'd take about an inch off of each.

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I wonder if one could use rubber freeze plugs for bump stops.

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rodney:

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I wonder if one could use rubber freeze plugs for bump stops.

You almost could...it's just a bolt and washer. You would just need a washer large enough to cover the hole. I think I will cut mine down.
Thanks Rodney...can't wait for my order to come in. Of course then I have to start the work again.

quote Originally posted by fieroguru: Here is an 88 front bump stop that was cut down (saws all or hack saw) sitting on a stock 88 bump stop. Here is my lowered 88: Here is my stock 88 with the same wheels/tires:

Nice wheels

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