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Old 07-01-2009, 02:07 PM   #1
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Default install swift lower spring did i need to cut pumpstop

i have a question , i want to install a swift lower spring on my 08 sti , did i need to cut the front and rear bump stop ? actully did the front has bump stop ? thanks
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Old 07-01-2009, 08:16 PM   #2
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Default Re: install swift lower spring did i need to cut pumpstop

I installed RCE springs which came with the shorter bump stops. You might want to call your swift rep. Do the install instructions say anything about cutting them down? It can be done...I've done it on an old BMW without an issue. Cut them from the bottom if you do decide to do it. What's the drop on your springs?
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Old 07-01-2009, 08:24 PM   #3
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Default Re: install swift lower spring did i need to cut pumpstop

Check out this thread. They talk about cutting the bump stops.

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Old 07-02-2009, 12:39 PM   #4
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Default Re: install swift lower spring did i need to cut pumpstop

when u take out the front , did u see the stock have pump stop inside ? because mine don't has it .thanks for your help
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1 inch drop .

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I installed RCE springs which came with the shorter bump stops. You might want to call your swift rep. Do the install instructions say anything about cutting them down? It can be done...I've done it on an old BMW without an issue. Cut them from the bottom if you do decide to do it. What's the drop on your springs?
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Old 07-02-2009, 01:14 PM   #6
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when u take out the front , did u see the stock have pump stop inside ? because mine don't has it .thanks for your help
inverted struts. once the spring is off, undo the nut on the bottom of the strut and the piston assembly thingie will slide out. the bumpstop is in there just need to do some extra work!
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Old 07-02-2009, 06:53 PM   #7
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inverted struts. once the spring is off, undo the nut on the bottom of the strut and the piston assembly thingie will slide out. the bumpstop is in there just need to do some extra work!
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1 inch drop? then u should trim them
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