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RalphG · 09-12-2019, 01:18 PM

On the top of the frame under the top suspension arm there is a missing rubber bump stop on my 52 Merc. Shocks are new but on occasion the suspension arm will bottom out on the top of the frame making quite a bump. I'm guessing new rubber is available but how big a job is it to install? Hoping it will just press in from the top but thinking possibly the coil spring has to come out to get the job done. Picture of where it is supposed to go.
I see they have it at C&G Ford. https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/show...s=6&g=57&t=323

40cpe · 09-12-2019, 01:37 PM

My experience with that type of bumper is to lube it with silicone or rubber lube then twist and push it in the hole to the grove in the bumper. Being a farmer, I'll bet you can get it done.

51 MERC-CT · 09-12-2019, 07:41 PM

Just plugs into the hole.
I have always used just soapy water to install.

RalphG · 09-12-2019, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the info and pictures. Sounds like an easy fix once I order the new part.

rotorwrench · 09-13-2019, 10:38 AM

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If it is really stiff rubber, use some heat on it to warm it to 140 degrees F or so. The rubber becomes more pliable at higher temps. Make sure it fits the size of the hole there too. I've done these on my 51 and they weren't too bad to install.

09-12-2019, 01:37 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: 52 Rubber Bump Stop My experience with that type of bumper is to lube it with silicone or rubber lube then twist and push it in the hole to the grove in the bumper. Being a farmer, I'll bet you can get it done.

09-12-2019, 07:51 PM	#4
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: 52 Rubber Bump Stop Thanks for the info and pictures. Sounds like an easy fix once I order the new part. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

09-13-2019, 10:38 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,423	Re: 52 Rubber Bump Stop Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If it is really stiff rubber, use some heat on it to warm it to 140 degrees F or so. The rubber becomes more pliable at higher temps. Make sure it fits the size of the hole there too. I've done these on my 51 and they weren't too bad to install.