VW Golf Bump Stops and Shock Absorber
Posted in Follett, VW Golf, Volkswagen on 02/22/2007 09:44 am by FollettmotorsVWAudiBlog
Picture 1: Comparison between an ‘old’ and new bump stop - VW Golf Mk 3 (1998)
Picture 2: How the bump stop is fitted to this particular shock absorber
VW Golf bump stops and shock absorber - VW Golf Mk 3 (1998)
Shock absorbers act to dampen the ’springiness’ of the ride.
Bump stops are fitted to the vehicle to prevent the top of the wheels from coming into contact with the body. This can occur if heavy weight is carried in the vehicle or if a vehicle, for example, goes around a roundabout at a fast speed.
When shock absorbers become faulty, they lose their ability to dampen the ride and consequently the suspension will feel very ‘springy’ and the roadholding will be affected.
In this case, Picture 1 the bump stop has perished and has gone back to its natural state. Compare it to the new bump stop.
Picture 2 shows how the bump stop is fitted to this particular shock absorber.
08/01/2008 at 1:09 pm
Does the bump stop affect how the car rides and if it is completely worn does it cause the loud knocking noise when the car goes over a bump?