Bumper shock?

[924Sman]

I have been getting up to date on this bumper shock stuff and would like to know how far the bumpers can be set back when collapsing the shock front and rear? Is there a point on the rear that the bumper cannot go any farther into the body?

Also when you drill the shock to drain how hard or what method is used to push the bumpers in evenly?

Also have seen some EURO rubber pads to replace the oem ones, where are these purchased at? TIA! Sman

[tab tanner]

You can only get 2-2 1/2 of travel out of the shock. To collapse the shock drill a 1/8 hole in it [be carefull there under pressure] Drill this hole in the back of the shock, the part that goes in to the body. Then use a vice or a large C-clamp to comppress them. You can use body molding for the bumper strip go to your auto parts store and look around, this stuff is used alot on motor homes and boats. Good Luck

[SuperDave]

on the front bumper on my 944 the drivers side is pushed in about 3 inches... it is affecting my headlights going up and down... is ther ea way to pull it back out even?

[Cebu]

Just my experience..I had a partially collapsed front bumper shock absorber on the right side. I hit a vehicle in the rear. The left side of my 944 was okay except for facial panel damage. The right side sustained right fender damage, and the frame area where the right shock mounts was pushed inward smashing the oil filter. The shock absorbing effect of the shock absorbers are a valuble asset in mitigating framing damage. The impact I encountered was squarely across the front, the damage was relative to the shock absorbing effects.