Sorry, haven't posted since September last year but have been making some solid progress with my 72 Spider. Get some pictures soon.
Back axle is out at the moment after refurbishing brakes and suspension and am about to reinstall the 3 rubber bump stops that reside in the chassis above the back axle.
Is there a simple install procedure to get the mushroom into the chassis hole that receives it???
Tips for reinstalling rear (3) rubber bump stops
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deafener
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djape1977
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Re: Tips for reinstalling rear (3) rubber bump stops
grease and persistence...
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deafener
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Re: Tips for reinstalling rear (3) rubber bump stops
Hmmm, kinda hoping that wasn't the case, oh well here goes!djape1977 wrote:grease and persistence...
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DRUMMOND
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Re: Tips for reinstalling rear (3) rubber bump stops
How to replace the rubber bump stops in 2 minutes
See these two holes here one on the bottom one on the side, the side one is there for a reason.
Put some grease on the nipple
Wrap some string (strong) once around the nipple
Feed string up through bottom hole, then through side hole
hold rubber up to hole, place pressure on bottom of rubber while with the other hand pull string with small tugs till the rubber is pulled through hole. Voila!! tug string till it comes loose from nipple. Go have a celebratory beer!
See these two holes here one on the bottom one on the side, the side one is there for a reason.
Put some grease on the nipple
Wrap some string (strong) once around the nipple
Feed string up through bottom hole, then through side hole
hold rubber up to hole, place pressure on bottom of rubber while with the other hand pull string with small tugs till the rubber is pulled through hole. Voila!! tug string till it comes loose from nipple. Go have a celebratory beer!
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klweimer
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RRoller123
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Re: Tips for reinstalling rear (3) rubber bump stops
Brilliant!
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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deafener
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Re: Tips for reinstalling rear (3) rubber bump stops
That solution was genius, sorry about the tardy reply! 
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DRUMMOND
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Re: Tips for reinstalling rear (3) rubber bump stops
Your welcome
It always feels good to contribute to this site, as there is so much good info and feedback!
It always feels good to contribute to this site, as there is so much good info and feedback!