rogermash Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Sorry, I know I have seen this somewhere before but not taken enough notice! Have just collected my 07 Adria Twin from my local friendly and honest local garage. They give it an annual service and pre-mot check but, as it is too big for them to test , I take it to a garage in Lancaster for testing. My garage have noticed that there is no gap between the bump stop and spring on the rear suspension. Is this necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi rog'.. They aren't "bump stops" , they are really spring assistors, so once loaded there may/will not be a gap anyway ... You are correct, it has been mentioned before...usually concerning MOTs..it would be worth doing a "search" on here for more detailed answer. (I seem to recall someone posting a link to something "official", explaining the above, that could be waved at a garage/MOT tester if needs be?). Not the one I was thinking of, but it's useful.. https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Ducato-X250-rear-leaf-springs-MOT-issues/23529/ Here's a few more: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/search/query.asp?action=search&searchforumid=all&keywords=X250+bump+stops&author=&days=&Submit=Search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogermash Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks, Pepe. I have just printed out 12 pages from the threads you gave me, and will pass them on to my garage tomorrow. Thanks again for your knowledgeable and prompt reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 It's also worth noting the advice here http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_240.htm that "...A suspension bump stop must not be confused with rubber/synthetic suspension spring assistors" and the following guidance https://mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/the-knowledge-spring-assisters-and-bump-stops/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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