Bump stops

[Kauai]

How far should the bump stop be from the lower control arm?

[davester]

A negative amount.  They should be slightly compressed against the LCA.  They aren't only "bump stops", but are part of the suspension, and assist with how the front end works.

[Kauai]

Thanks. Davester.   I've been getting all sorts of information, some said just a tiny bit touching all the way to an inch of space between the stop and the LCA .  When I finally put them on I think it will compress about a 1/2" or so.  I'm going to put new shocks on at the same time.