Hi,
Can anyone recommend replacement jounce bumpers. My originals fell off after rotting for 25 years.
I've googled this and there are not many choices. I see the Hawks polyurethane ones for too much money.
93-02 Camaro/Firebird Polyurethane Bump Stops for 17"- 18" Wheels - Hawks Third Generation (hawksmotorsports.com)

Are there any other options?
Thanks.

 

Rubber - $28

poly - $26

Reputable supplier.

Strano Performance Parts - Parts Search

 

I just noticed the Hawks bump stops are advertised as being for 17”/18” wheels. The claim that what appears to be an aluminum block adds height to match the part SLP used w/ 17” wheels. Is that what you feel you need?

The Strano parts match fairly closely the stock GM height. From my experience, that's all you need, even w/ 17” wheels. I've run 17” wheels almost since my car was new, 27 years ago, and never had a problem with the stock pieces.

But that explains the high price of the Hawks parts.

 

Thanks for the info, Injuneer.
I put 18 inch five spoke Forgestar's on in 2014. I'm trying to think through the physics of this...going bigger tires means the bumper needs to be taller? What is the drawback if I out the original size bumper with an 18 inch wheel?
Also, rubber vs poly...poly lasts longer? Rubber has more cushion?
Thank you.

 

Look up part number 18271.07 on eBay or online. They're called axle snubber for a '76-'86 jeep, but fit and are the same size as '93-'02 F-Body bump stops. They only run $10-$15 for a pair shipped. There is a little lip you have to bend back or trim off to get them to fit the F-Body, or if you use the SLP spacers, you can just grind them smooth (which is what I did). I just replaced my bump stops with these a couple of days ago...

 

Thanks, Band director! I’ll check this out.