2.5 Fox Bump mounting

[deadlysilent]

I picked up some 2.5” Fox bumps with 2.5” stroke. Thinking they were threaded tops when I ordered, now I’m realizing they are not. (Pics below of actual bump configuration)

I ordered some 2.5” bump cans for king/fox bumps. I’m thinking I can still salvage these cans by cutting a hole (holesaw) in the center of the bump can mount and welding a bolt and nut to compress the can onto the bump body.

Anyone got any other ideas to mount these particular bump stops, as they don’t have threads or a nut on top to hold them into the can?

Or maybe a better option for mounts.

Also should I be running a longer bump can mount body? These are 5.75” length, actual fox bump bodies are 8.5” length.

 

[deadlysilent]

Anybody... suggestions?

 

[Canuck714]

it would be easier to just order cans that clamp from the side from Ruff Stuff. unless you like to cut weld and fab your own

 

[deadlysilent]

it would be easier to just order cans that clamp from the side from Ruff Stuff. unless you like to cut weld and fab your own

Any issues with the clamping style failing?

 

[Canuck714]

Not that I am aware of.

 

[deadlysilent]

Not that I am aware of.

After a solid amount of time researching, I cannot find a 2.5 bump can mount that comes in the “Pinch” style? I think it’s kinda odd.

If you know of a company that sells them, I would be greatly appreciative.

 

[Canuck714]

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...MI6I-ywtyq5AIVCP_jBx314Q5iEAQYAiABEgJlovD_BwE

 

[Canuck714]

Ballistic also has a can that is pinch and top bolt.
FOA makes a good can and its $25.00

https://www.ballisticfabrication.com/products/bump-stop-can?variant=21326601287

https://f-o-a.com/shop/f-o-a-2-5-inch-id-bumpstop-mounting-can/

 

[Canuck714]

I was just thinking of another solution.
The top cap of the bump has 2 countersunk cap screws. You could drill a hole in the top of the can and run 1 longer bolt into one of the top cap retaining bolt holes and hold the bump in the can from the top.
You just want to make sure the bump fits snug in the can.

 

[deadlysilent]

I was just thinking of another solution.
The top cap of the bump has 2 countersunk cap screws. You could drill a hole in the top of the can and run 1 longer bolt into one of the top cap retaining bolt holes and hold the bump in the can from the top.
You just want to make sure the bump fits snug in the can.

Thanks for the links. I ordered some from FOA as they weren’t as confusing to order as ballistics website. Ballistics website stated 2” or 4” Tube OD. What I think they meant was 2” or 4” stroke. Didn’t want to risk ordering the wrong crap again so First Overall it is.

FYI, I thought about ******** a bolt into the two holes like you stated. Except... the holes are not threaded and I didn’t feel like tapping the holes for something that might not hold over a long period of time.

Thanks again. Project bumps soon to be underway again.