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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AndyT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep 17 at 23:17
You need to lever it side ways to stop it spinning, have a look on youtube there are a few different ideas which might help.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AndyT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Sep 17 at 19:20
Your LT is a different model to mine so can't measure etc.
What I would do is take it for a spin and hit a few pot holes, you should feel if the bump stops come into play. If they don't then I reckon you will have a softer ride than before.
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Apart from off road I don't think it's a problem, in that case just take it steady.
Only my opinion but you could fit smaller bump stops if it becomes an issue.
As far as I know they are not an mot issue.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AndyT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 17 at 21:48
I did say  a while ago that as far as I know the bump stops are not an MOT requirement.
Just glue the bugger in place with gorilla glue etc. It is very unlikely that it will even be used.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AndyT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Sep 17 at 18:44
You got there mate that's the important thing.
Doing any job the first time can be a real pain, but you have created a good guide for anyone else.
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Happy days, good thread, good info Smile
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