1952-59 Ford Aerostar Coil Springs and bumpstops?

After cutting a rubber stop it will probably degrade sooner this may be a better option:http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/Energy-Suspension-Universal-Bump-Stops-Shock-Eyes.asp

 

So which bump stop has everyone been using successfully with these springs? What about if you use these springs in conjunction with the spring perch lowering blocks?

 

I didn't cut mine, but I do hit the bumpers a little too often for my liking. I am very easy on my 53, and go over all speed bumps super slow and don't drive of too many rough city roads, but when I do is when i have problems. I have considered cutting mine or getting some different ones, but I just haven't brought myself to do it. I say, go with it how they are, and if you have issues, then change them out or cut them.

 

Cut mine in half and all works well..

 

I haven't pulled mine apart yet to see the condition but I would like to put new ones in when I do the springs so that is why I was curious which ones people were buying as replacements.

 

Did you cut both top and bottom bump stops?

 

Copper Top, just the bottoms.

 

I have a new set of Aerostar coils on the shelf in my shop. I decided to leave my car at stock height and won't be using them. Anyone in the Houston area that wants them, I'll make you a deal on the pair.

I don't want to ship them though....only for pickup.

 

I'm in Houston and could use them, but not sure when I could make it that far up north. Maybe we can figure something out.

 

what all bushings and etc. would be a good idea to replace when I eventually do this coil swap? I'm also going to probably want the spring cup isolator things too. I have a feeling it might be time to swap out the kingpins too.

 

The part # I found for the isolator is Moog K62032, $3.15/pair on rockauto.