Suspension Bump Stops??

tucker101uk · 20th June 2008, 11:49

Hey all -

My civic is currently in for its 37500 service and the dealer just rang to say that it is in need of some warranty work on the front bump stops...

This means nothing to me - not being mechanically savvy! I know that there has been some threads on squeeking and clunks from the suspension, but I cant find anywhere what the hell a bumpstop is!?!?!

Anyone that can help?!
Thanks!

mattlittle · 20th June 2008, 11:57

There is loads on the fault ang bugs forum, but they are the whit or yellow plastic bits on the top of the suspension struts (certainly front, not sure about rear).

If they are loose, then when you go over a pothole or speed bump, you hear a 'clank' sound when the strut expands again.

Sorry, but I don't have any photos.

Link Bump Stops

RFY · 20th June 2008, 11:57

Found the following definition on the web:

Bump Stop:
Rubber bumpers (often cone or wedge shaped) on the chassis that limit suspension travel. "Bottoming out" the suspension means hitting the bump stops.

RFY

Smarty · 20th June 2008, 12:18

I had bump stops replacement when I first got my Civic as there was a knocking noise. When the noise returned within a day or so I was told then whole shock absorber (i think) was replaced. New one is yellow, old one was white, or other way round. anyway, no problems now. All was done under warranty. I heard it was something to do with them not being able to fully cope with the heavier front of a diesel.

civicfan · 20th June 2008, 12:20

I thought this problem is long forgotten, but obviously not...

electron · 21st June 2008, 00:46

Had mine replaced yesterday under warranty on a 07 civic, apparently they were found missing when the handbrake mod was carried out the previous week

sushi_chef · 21st June 2008, 07:15

Have a look here for diagrams & discussion

Loose bump stops - Civinfo Wiki

It's always worth using the search box or checking the wiki

gmp · 5th August 2008, 11:24

Asked dealer to check for noise from engine a few weeks ago,evidently it was HUK policy to change bumps stops when a noise was refered to coming from front!Well now I have the constant thudding from the suspension(front and back) that I did'nt have before my original enquiry - its driving me to distraction!!!. Is there a diy remedy - like removing the stops altogether?My advice is think seriously if you have a noise, you will probably end up with problems later on!Incidently the dealer was a bit negative when I asked whether the shocks should be changed.

matg · 14th August 2008, 18:50

My car is going back next week after its service today as I informed them of the suspension noise and they told me the bump stops needing replacing.

chailey · 26th August 2008, 17:27

Had my 1st service today and one of my front Bump Stops has apparently dropped and needs to be replaced when they get chance. Doesn't cause any handling problems they say

20th June 2008, 11:49	#1 (permalink)
tucker101uk Wheelnut Join Date: 8th August 2006 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bump Stops?? Hey all - My civic is currently in for its 37500 service and the dealer just rang to say that it is in need of some warranty work on the front bump stops... This means nothing to me - not being mechanically savvy! I know that there has been some threads on squeeking and clunks from the suspension, but I cant find anywhere what the hell a bumpstop is!?!?! Anyone that can help?! Thanks!

20th June 2008, 11:57	#2 (permalink)
mattlittle Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 144 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	There is loads on the fault ang bugs forum, but they are the whit or yellow plastic bits on the top of the suspension struts (certainly front, not sure about rear). If they are loose, then when you go over a pothole or speed bump, you hear a 'clank' sound when the strut expands again. Sorry, but I don't have any photos. Link Bump Stops Last edited by mattlittle; 20th June 2008 at 11:59.

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RFY Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Found the following definition on the web: Bump Stop: Rubber bumpers (often cone or wedge shaped) on the chassis that limit suspension travel. "Bottoming out" the suspension means hitting the bump stops. RFY

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Smarty Valve Cap Join Date: 29th February 2008 Location: Worcester, UK Posts: 45 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had bump stops replacement when I first got my Civic as there was a knocking noise. When the noise returned within a day or so I was told then whole shock absorber (i think) was replaced. New one is yellow, old one was white, or other way round. anyway, no problems now. All was done under warranty. I heard it was something to do with them not being able to fully cope with the heavier front of a diesel.

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electron Valve Cap Join Date: 17th June 2008 Location: carnforth, lancs,uk Posts: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had mine replaced yesterday under warranty on a 07 civic, apparently they were found missing when the handbrake mod was carried out the previous week

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sushi_chef Nifty with fish Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th March 2007 Location: Nr Halifax, W.Yorks Posts: 239 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have a look here for diagrams & discussion Loose bump stops - Civinfo Wiki It's always worth using the search box or checking the wiki

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gmp Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd March 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Asked dealer to check for noise from engine a few weeks ago,evidently it was HUK policy to change bumps stops when a noise was refered to coming from front!Well now I have the constant thudding from the suspension(front and back) that I did'nt have before my original enquiry - its driving me to distraction!!!. Is there a diy remedy - like removing the stops altogether?My advice is think seriously if you have a noise, you will probably end up with problems later on!Incidently the dealer was a bit negative when I asked whether the shocks should be changed.

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chailey Valve Cap Join Date: 24th September 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had my 1st service today and one of my front Bump Stops has apparently dropped and needs to be replaced when they get chance. Doesn't cause any handling problems they say