How To Replace Front Lower Bump Stop - Dodge Durango 4x4 (’98-’03) & Dodge Dakota 4x4 (’97-’04)
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- This video is a step by step guide on how to replace the front lower bump stop on an ‘03 Dodge Durango 4x4. This video applies to all Dodge Durango 4x4s between 1998 & 2003, as well as Dodge Dakota 4x4s between 1997 & 2004. The only difference between the Durango & Dakota is the bump stop part number. This video only applies to the 4x4 variants of these trucks. It does not apply to the 2x4 variants since the front suspension is significantly different.
This is a very basic & simple job that can be done in a few minutes, even if you take your time, with simple hand tools in your driveway.
My "''03 Dodge Durango 4.7L Repair & Maintenance" Playlist:
• '03 Dodge Durango 4.7L...
Dodge Durango 4x4:
Dorman part # 905204
MOPAR part # 52106122AA
Dodge Dakota 4x4:
Dorman part # 905205
MOPAR part # 52038558
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Hey man thanks for the video. I have a 2000 Durango 5.9 4x4. While I was replacing the fog lights I realized the bump stop was gone on one side and the other one had nearly disintegrated all the way inside the cup. I ordered the Dorman stops you recommended. They were delivered quickly and easy to put in with a little silicone lubricant and elbow grease. Much better ride w/o bottoming out! Thanks again man!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. They are one of those things that most people don't even know needs to be checked/replaced every once and a while. Good to hear you got yours fixed.
Mine appeared to be bolted on the bottom a arm. Is this even possible for a 2002 awd 4x4???
Not from the factory as far as I'm aware. Unless someone replaced the stock bump stop with an aftermarket and decided to put a bolt through it. IMS, the 2x4's had their bump stops screwed/bolted on. Good luck.
what if you don't use bump stops?
+Ekolu Dela cruz, then you’re putting a lot of stress on your suspension components (e.g. bottoming out the shocks, over extending the control arm travel, excessive pressure on the ball joints… the list goes on), which can cause premature failure. Good luck with that… :-)
Pet Rock's Garage I just bought a dropped toyota, well it's raised now since the guy out on bumps stops.
+Ekolu Dela cruz, you want some kind of bump stop otherwise you can have metal on metal contact if you hit a big bump, which can cause some serious damage. Good luck & enjoy the new (to you) ride...
There not easy to replace, and the doorman replacement units suck….maybe on your truck they pop in and out but I noticed yours there was four tabs that they lock into…on my 04 there’s only 3 and these things were popping in no matter what I tried
They pop in & out. I don't know how much easier it could get. Also, the doorman replacements suck? Compared to what? The OEM bump stops are made from the same material, last just as long and cost three times as much.
I concur with mark. The doorman ones i got are the right part number but visibly larger in diameter than the old OEM ones that came out. Also the shape/grooves are slightly different than the ones in your vid. They must have made a bad batch or changed the product or something. No amount of leverage, jacking, wedging, squeezing, lube will get these particular ones in. Until i looked closer, I thought you must be Hercules with the way you popped it in by hand. I’m gonna have to return this and try the expensive OEM or chisel and shape these ones somehow.
Mine looked like a mud dauber nest on my 2001 Ram 1500. They now look like new thanks to you!
Thanks. I'm glad my video helped you out.
great video thank you very much... I just did front brakes and rotors on my 03 Durango and I noticed that my one Bump Stop is in bad shape and the other one is completely gone. I had no idea they were that easy to replace thanks again
No problem. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
I did help
Thanks
You're welcome.
Great job!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
The Dorman bump stops would not fit on my 03 Dakota no matter how much force I used. I ended using a new blade on my Olfa utility knife to cut off about 1/8" - 3/16" from the top. They finally fit.
Sorry to hear that. They went in super easy for me. Maybe the cups were damaged? Or was the problem not enough clearance between the frame and the lower control arm?
What the heccckkkkk I just bought timbrens DF15004C bumper package for the front of a 02 Dodge ram 1500 4wd 5.9l vehicle matched fine when purchasing and when I pulled my old bumpstop there was no hole to put the bolt thru for timbren springs but yours does have it and its not even the same year??
Sorry to hear that. I've never used those bumpers before. Maybe its a Durango vs Ram issue? I'd contact Timbrens. They may expect you to drill the hole yourself? I don't know. Good luck.
Thanks! I first thought there was some sort of bolt holding it....
No problem. Glad to be of service.
Good stuff buddy , now how many people look at their suspension for a worn bump stop -Ha guys like us......
+Steve Rob, thanks. And yeah, it is guys like us. :-) Hopefully this video will remind at least one person to take look at theirs.
+STEVE ROB Always learning new things from the internet. Thanks. -John
The Plow Guys haha so am I its just hard to find out who is good and who isn't sometimes. I think I have a good reliable group of guys on my channel to learn from for sure.
Gonna see if I'm missing my bump stops my Dakota rides rough
Good luck. Rough ride can be caused by a lot of things. e.g. bad pump stops, ball joints, control arm bushings, shocks or wheel bearings. Or if its lifted/lowered too far. Good luck.
Just bought an 02 Durango and the bumpstops aren't even there anymore. This video makes replacement look like a walk in the park. Thanks.
Yeah, these little buggers tend to just rot away over time. Glad you caught it and my video was able to help you fix it. Enjoy the new (to you) ride.
I couldn't find my silicone spray, so used dielectric grease. They went in pretty easily. Your video was a big help.
Dielectric grease should be fine. It doesn't damage rubber like chassis/multipurpose grease does. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Thank you very much friend, very good video, now I know how to do the job 👍🏽
You're welcome. Glad to be of service.
I tried your procedure the removal were good but the installation no way would work I had to remove the mount from the truck and put it in the vice with a socket over the bolt impress the new bump stop into the mount and that was a piece of cake and even the other method of putting a block of wood between the control arm and the bump stop and then jacking up the control arm to press it in would not work
The bump stops and mount on 4x4s D's & Dak's don't have bolts. The mounts are also welded to the frame. You are likely working on RWD model. Glad to hear you got it sorted out though.
Could bad bumb stops cause for the wheels to curve in or ?
No. They just prevent the suspension from compressing too far. If by 'curve in' you mean the wheels point inward (e.g. pigeon toed) then you need an alignment (assuming there are no damaged components, like bent tie rods, control arms, steering knuckles or bad control arm bushings etc). A good alignment shop should be able to sort all that out for you. If a component is damaged it can't be aligned until the damaged part is repaired/replaced. Good luck.
Thanks man...very helpful. 👍
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
What is the purpose of the bump stop?
To prevent the suspension from compressing too far and damaging itself or steering components when you hit a bump.
with the vehicle lowered with the weight on the wheels is the bump stop supposed to touch the lower control arm
You never want the lower control arm to be in constant contact with the bump stop. It means you have little to no suspension travel and will put excessive strain on the ball joints and likely cause them to fail prematurely. You could shave off some of the bump stop to give you some clearance, but I don't recommend it. Hope that helps.
@@petrocksgarage thanks, I redid the whole front suspension with no prior car experience and at the end got it up and running but also noticed it was riding on the bumpstop. Imhaving difficulties giving the torsionbar key another turn for it to ride higher though
@@7Supernova7, a long(er) breaker bar might help. Also some penetrating oil might help make it slide easier. Put some on the bolt, where it goes through the pivots and the bolt head rotates within the pivot.
With that said, if you raise the truck up so the suspension is at full extension, the bolt will be easier to turn. But if you do that you have to drop it and resettle the suspension each time you make an adjustment which can be a P.I.T.A. and very time consuming. Good luck.
Also on the rear wheels? Or only in the front?
Rear bump stops are different than the fronts but are equally as easy to replace if necessary.
@@petrocksgarage thx bro :)
My bump stops are completely gone! What would cause that? They have lil bits and pieces remaining
They don't last forever. The rubber will eventually disintegrate from being in the elements and being squished by the lower control arm as you drive.
Thank you
No problem.
Thanks for showing this video I couldn't think what it was called, I really appreciate it
No problem. Glad to be of service.
Man don’t I wish mine looked like that, here I come looking for a replacement for the entire bump stop metal it’s self 😂 wish mine was only just that little rubber deteriorating that’s nothing compared to mine lol
The metal is rusted away? Wow. Maybe you can pick up a new (to you) one at a local junk yard? There are also 'universal' bump stops at most auto parts stores that have a bolt molded into them that you might be able to bolt on. Good luck.
Thought for sure replacing those bumpers was gonna suck...pretty easy peasy now. Thanks for the great information and part# of the bumpers.
Yeah, things always seem harder until you've seen it done. I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching & commenting. I appreciate it.
Thanks
No, thank you!
Did you take the wheel off to get better leverage? I have correct doorman stops but am struggling to pop them in.
I took the wheel off so I could video tape it and to give more clearance. You don't have to remove it, but it does make it easier. If you use a little bit of silicone spray (available at most autocrats stores) it should slide right in. If you don't have any of that you can use a very little bit of dish/hand soap. Hope that helps.
Thanks a lot man.great video.u saved me money watching your video.
Thats great! I'm glad my video helped you out.
will a bad bump stop cause the front to squeak going over speed bumps? or is that the ball joints?
A bump stop would most likely not cause a squeak. Its unlikely, but possible, for the ball joints to speak. However, its most likely the control arm bushings. Good luck.
Gracias por este video. Un mecanico me iba a cobrar. $160. Pero gracias a tu video. Solo pagare por compralos. Y podre hacerlo yo mismo gracias
No problem. Glad to help.
Wow, had trouble finding one that would work. thank you
Glad to be of service.
Got an 04 Durango , are the bump stops the same as the 03?
The bump stop part number is different. So they aren't interchangeable. I haven't worked on an '04 in a long while, so I'm not sure it it is set up the same as my '03. If it looks relatively the same, where the bump stop pops in and out, then you can use this video as a guide. Let me know. Thanks & good luck.
Thanks. Show how to change the spring!
4x4 models don't have a front spring. They have torsion bars.
Sure a lot easier than my 96 ZJ looks
Yeah, some manufacturers don't make things easy sometimes.
Thank you for your guidance!
No problem. Glad to be of service.
How can get the those for the front omy dakota 1997
I don't understand the question. Are you asking where to buy the bump stops? Or are you asking how to get to the bump stop on the truck?
I can t find the part
@@laurotorres77lt, I got mine from rockauto.com. Its a Dorman part, so it should be available at most autoparts stores. The part numbers are in the video description.
Sounds great !!you know te part num.
My problem is when ask at auto zone
They said don t have a part for this dakota
@@laurotorres77lt, I just went to rockauto.com and they list a couple different ones for your year Dak. Have a look and see which one you want to purchase.
Very helpful thank you
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
I'm having a hard time with these on my 02 Dakota. I checked and double checked the part number and all signs are the fitment is correct #205. Silicon spray isn't helping. The top side doesn't want to go in far enough to catch the little dimple things.
Is the cup the bump stop goes into damaged/bent? It can take a little bit of force to get the bump stop in (otherwise it would just fall out while on the road). Good luck.
It was full of rust & sludge. The price paid for being in the rust belt. Once the weather breaks I'll get into the cup with a dremel brush.
Yeah, that would do it. I'm glad you figured it out.
I have a 2 wheel drive 03 Dakota , It wants to over stear from a stop both left or right turns Not Sure if its the Rack pinion or tires , I just got it 120 miles but I have to fight the wheel when turning . Anyone know why it will pull the steering wheel out of your hand try to do a you turn ? It had tie rods and ball joints done before I got it . Runs nice on the road no slop or pulling .
It is hard to diagnose something like this from my keyboard. But most likely it is an alignment issue. The caster/camber is likely messed up. Best take it to a shop to have it looked at. Good luck.
@@petrocksgarage Thanks I found a video by Chris fix it , he removed the over turn retainers on the Rack pinion , Im thinking the last owner may have done that The Wheels turn way to far for doing sharp U turns narrow driveway in the woods , I had it at the Shop State inspections , That's why he had to do ball joints and tie rod ends . It Runs nice on the Highway not pulling no shaking , just doing a turn from a complete stop. Have to hold onto the wheel or it will over turn the steering crazy .
That still sounds like the caster adjustment (part of the alignment) is way off. If you let go of the wheel while turning the steering wheel & tires should automagically turn back towards the center. That is what the caster adjustment does. If your truck does not do that then the caster is likely out of adjustment. Good luck.
@@petrocksgarage Yes thank you I just watched a video on it , wheel will pull in turn and if hit small pot holes . That is it . Im going to replace everything this spring of the Rack and new bushings on the control arms ball joints tie rod end sway bar bushings wheel bearings. I drive it 25 miles a month . Thanks Again
wow that looks easy.
Yeah, its not that bad.
thank nice vid
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
How do you replace the other cone shaped one?
It bolts on.
@@petrocksgarage
Alright.
thanks
+Thomas Barker, no, thank you...
great !
Thanks
Great video, thanks for the info.!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
@@petrocksgarage, you're welcome. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks again.
Thanks again.
I need For Dodge Dakota 3.9 1996
You need what?
Bump stop ....😑
rockauto.com has them. Hope that helps.
Good vid.
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
wow that looks easy.... my stops are trashed... thanks
+RICKAFIX, yeah its a super easy fix but also way too easy to overlook. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
my 06 durango need the bump stops replaced but the oem parts have a built bolt and a loose nut instead of just popping into place. How do I replace these
+chris reynolds, I’m not familiar with the suspension on your truck. But I would assume that you unbolt the existing bump stops retaining nut and remove it. Then just reverse the procedure to install the new one. Good luck...
+Pet Rock's Garage. My vehicle has cups like yours but the only bump stops available for my truck require removing the cup and supposedly drilling a hole?
+chris reynolds, having to drill does not sound right. Have you checked out rockauto.com or your local dealer for OEM replacement bump stops?
+Pet Rock's Garage yeah the only ones they have bolt in.
+chris reynolds, the ones on rockauto.com don’t look like they bolt in. Either way, I would do a bunch more research before drilling anything. Check some dakota/durango forums etc. and see what they recommend. Good luck...
how many bump stops are on each side? i need to adjust my ride height on my 98 dakota and am going to replace my bump stops in the process. its quite the mess but i need to know how many i need to go and pick up at oreillys
+ShadowKnightX4, there are two bump stops on each side. One large one like I show in this video and one small, cone shaped one that prevents the upper control arm from going down too far (e.g. when the front end is off the ground). I don’t know if oreillys has either of these parts. I got mine from rockauto.com. Good luck...
+Pet Rock's Garage thank you for the reply and for answering my question. I stopped by with the part numbers you supplied for the lower bump stop and my local oreillys does carry the Dorman brand part.
ShadowKnightX4, no problem and good luck...