Originally Posted by tufcj
I measured last nite. I have 7" between the top of the U-bolt plate and the frame. I use factory cast steel Chevy truck plates with the Chevy 5/8" u-bolts. The bumpstop (Rancho) is almost 3 1/2" tall. That gives me about 3 1/2" of un-buffered up travel, and another 1 1/2 - 2" as the bumpstop compresses. I get most of my travel in droop anyway, but the cushy bumpstops prevent any hard bangs, and prolong the life of the springs by preventing too much negative arch.
Bob
tufcj