Ok sorry if this is a dumb question. But where exactly is the bump stops on our rear. And how could I cut them in half or just take them off? Would it be bad to have them off!?!?
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1) make your thread titles descriptive. This site is intended to be a searchable database of information, not your personal helpdesk. there's no need to say "this is a noob question". We know it is. That's why it's in this section.
2) Yes, you need your bumpstops. They keep your shocks from blowing due to excessive travel. You only need to cut them when you lower your car. The bumpstops are located on the shock piston. When you replace your shocks, you must use your old bumpstops (unless they need to be replaced; in which case you would buy new.) They are made of foam. You can cut them easily with a sharp blade.
3) Since you know nothing about bumpstops, and yet you are asking about them, I am assuming you are lowering your car. A word of advice... DO NOT lower your car on stock shocks, or shocks that aren't designed for the drop or spring rate provided by your new springs. It is extremely dangerous to do this, as it will drastically decrease your car's ability to respond in an emergency. Braking distance will increase, as will your car's handling ability in a panic. If you cannot afford to replace the shocks with appropriate parts, you cannot afford to lower your car.
You will also need an alignment, and a camber kit is HIGHLY recommended, especially if you are going lower than 2".
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