What are bump stops on civic and how do they function?

Honda Civic
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what are bump stops on civic and how do they function?

so, one time i was driving my civic, and I hit a huge pothole. I swear, my whole car felt like it was gonna fall apart. That’s when I learned about bump stops. They’re these little rubber things that help stop your suspension from hitting the car’s body when you hit a bump or dip. Kinda like life’s little cushion, ya know?

but honestly, they do more than just stop that awful metal-to-metal sound when you’re bottoming out. they help keep your ride smooth, preventing damage to the suspension too. I mean, who wants to be replacing shocks every few months, right?

Ever thought about how much you take them for granted? like, you don’t even notice them until they’re gone and you hit a bump and suddenly it feels like you’re in a blender. crazy stuff. Do you guys check yours often or just wait until it’s too late?

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Bump stops on a Civic are those little rubber things that keep your suspension from bottoming out I’ve had a Civic in Michigan and trust me they save your ride from some nasty bumps

It’s like a cushion for your shocks but they can wear down over time so it’s good to check em now and then to keep your ride smooth

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bump stops are like the unsung heroes of suspension on a civic you know like one time I hit a nasty pothole in Toronto it was wild

they keep everything in check ensure your ride doesn’t bottom out so props to them for that

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So I was tinkering with my Civic the other day in my garage in Ontario and bumped into the bump stops. Weird name but super useful right. They basically prevent your suspension from bottoming out when you’re hitting those potholes typical in my area. It’s like a soft landing for your car. Kinda cool how something so small can make a difference.

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I’ve always thought bump stops are kinda underrated on Civics it’s wild how they save the suspension from excessive travel. I hit a pothole once in Toronto and I swear they saved my ride.

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Bump stops are kinda cool I guess. Back when I had my Civic in Toronto I didn’t even know what they were but felt the difference when hitting bumps.

They stop the suspension from going too far which is nice so your car doesn’t bottom out. Wouldn’t wanna scratch my sweet ride on those crazy potholes.

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I was cruising around in my Civic in Toronto once and hit a pothole. Thought my suspension was gone but I realized those bump stops were saving me. Barely knew what they were before but now I swear by them for a smoother ride.

I’ve seen people overlook them but honestly they really do protect your shocks from bottoming out too hard. Can’t imagine my car without em.

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I remember first learning about bump stops in my old Civic back in Ontario I thought they were just some random rubber parts. Turns out they actually prevent suspension from bottoming out which is pretty cool. Makes a difference on those pothole-filled roads we have here. Who knew rubber could save your ride.

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I remember when I first got my Civic in Toronto I thought bump stops were just some fancy car terms. Turns out they actually prevent the suspension from bottoming out on rough roads. Pretty cool huh.

But honestly they can get worn out kinda fast if you hit potholes like I do. Just a heads up.

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I ve always wondered how those little bump stops actually protect the suspension on my Civic like I hit a pothole in Toronto and felt it for days.

Such a simple part yet so essential.

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Dude I’ve always thought bump stops were just there to annoy me but turns out they actually protect your suspension in rough spots like the potholes here in Detroit. wild right

Can’t believe I never cared about them until my buddy’s Civic bottomed out hard the other day. Made me curious about what’s really going on under there.

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I ve had my fair share of adventures with bump stops on my Civic driving through the potholes of Toronto. They really do save your suspension from those hard hits. Sometimes I wonder how people drive without them. Crazy right?

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Bump stops are kinda like the unsung heroes of your Civic. I ve had my fair share of bumpy roads in Toronto and they definitely help cushion those wild rides.

Without em I’d probably be bouncing around like popcorn.

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I’ve always been curious about bump stops while living in Ontario. They seem small but play a big role in keeping the ride smooth especially when hitting potholes. Kinda essential really.