How to install bumpstops..

[BidEquation78]

Hi, I just got my front end on my 82' c10 lowered with 2.5" spindles and one coil cut... After finishing it I realized I forgot the upper bump stops... what should I do? They don't look like they'll fit in without dis assembly which isn't really an option now.

[Irish_Alley]

not sure, but what happens if you jack it up by the frame or a cross member?

[BidEquation78]

jacked up we still have some clearance when at full droop. I'm  thinking about buying the bumpstop buttons to put in since stocks are too big to even think about fitting in

[Captkaos]

If it is the lower control arm bumpstop you can trim it down some.

[BidEquation78]

I can easily access the lower but the uppers are impossible, would running none be a big no no or would it be fine?

[Captkaos]

you will have to remove the upper arm to get it in unless you can cut it down and ram it in there.
It all depends on where it bottoms out on droop.  Being that you are less likely to jump it over huge creeks you should be ok, but if you get the opportunity I would put it in there if it were mine.

[BidEquation78]

Would a smaller bumpstop work? like the screw in type? because pulling anything through that seems impossible lol

[SkinnyG]

Support the lower arm close to the ball joint to support the vehicle.  Remove the wheel.  Pop the upper ball joint out of the spindle (do not use a pickle fork - you will likely ruin it).  This should allow you to rotate the upper arm up enough to replace the droop stop.  Then reinstall according to the manual.