Ok, so it looks like I might need some new bumpstops on the new to me Ex. Any suggestions? What are you guys running?

I have an 8" Skyjacker lift.

Thanks!



My EX has an 8" skyjacker lift on it.
What bumpstop?




Can you say dry rotted?

 

The rear ones you are showing are not "bump stops" they are the snubbers for the anti wrap bar. Given the crazy tall blocks you are running I would definetly get new ones to control axle wrap. Ford sells them.

The missing front bump stop will need a drop down bracket to work with your springs.

 

Do my eyes deceive me, or are those stacked lift blocks? IMO, ditch them and at least get a one piece. Especially, pardon the assumption, with a little one on the way.

 

Agree, with stacked blocks, those bump stops are the least of your worries. At any rate, many folks make replacement stops for the slapper bar.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/bump-stops-...6936j1s21.jcwx

 

I'm not going to give my blessing to stacked blocks but if you check your ubolts torque on a regular basis I doubt you will have any issue. Stacked or single, a block that tall has much more leverage then the stock ubolts were designed for with the factory block. I have always switched to larger ubolts when going with any block, id strongly suggest it with the height of yours.

The problem with aftermarket snubbers on the anti wrap bar is finding them the same height. If they are shorter they will allow the axle to wrap until the rubber makes contact.

Considering the urethane ones are $30 I'd just get the OEM ford ones for $50 a set.
2000 2005 Ford Excursion 4x4 Rear Axle Leaf Spring Rubber Bumpers 1C3Z4730AA | eBay

 

These guys will make you a custom set of blocks for a fair price
Ford Fabricated Lift Blocks

 

Thanks for the replies. I bought the truck a couple of months ago with an 8" skyjacker lift already installed. It goes without saying that I should have addressed this sooner. The PMF blocks and 3/4" u-bolts look much safer and more secure than my current setup. Planning on giving them a call Tuesday.

In the meantime, is anyone currently running them and if so, what are your thoughts? Any suggestions on alternatives? FYI - I tow very infrequently and when I do it is typically of very little weight.

 

Alternatives,

Ditch the block and use a bigger arched spring
Build a 4 link and use coil overs
Lower the vehicle