Description
The DPG Jeep XJ Cherokee Adjustable Bump Stop Plates Kit (1984-2001) is an essential rear suspension upgrade for lifted and off-road driven Cherokees, providing tunable protection for fenders, tires, shocks, and leaf springs. These plates directly replace the factory rear upper U-bolt plates, allowing for precise bump stop extension to suit your tire size, lift height, and shock length.
NEW & IMPROVED VERSION NOW IN STOCK!!!
Many lift kits offer extended bumpstops for the front of your Cherokee, but not for the rear! If you’re running bigger tires, longer shocks, or taller springs, you NEED longer bumpstops to protect your fenders, tires, and suspension components!
Our DPG Adjustable Bump Stop Plates are made from 3/8″ thick 50,000 psi High Grade Laser Cut Steel. Our latest Gen 3 plates are now zinc-plated for rust protection! (No painting or coating required)
Welded gussets on new versions provide ultimate strength!
They will work with standard 1/2″ or beefy 9/16″ U-bolts, and will work with axle tube sizes from Dana 35 up to the big 3.25″ tubes on a Ford 8.8″ housing.
We are always amazed how guys will spend good money on a nice lift and bigger tires, only to skimp on properly extended bumpstops! The result of this is cut tires, damaged unibody seams, and overcompressed shocks and leaf springs, which result in premature sagging and failure of those components.
We’ve also seen many XJs stuck on the trail because the tires were jammed into the fenders so hard that they couldn’t move or steer! Pretty embarrassing to need a winch because your jeep is stuck -ON ITSELF!
This product simply replaces the factory upper U-bolt plates on your Cherokee!
Key Features:
- Adjustable Design: Stackable high-impact rubber spacers on each plate let you fine-tune bump stop height in increments, preventing tire-fender contact and protecting suspension from over-compression. Note: rubber spacers are not included with the DPGBP-0 option.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Latest Gen 3 versions use 3/8″ thick, 50,000 psi laser-cut steel, now zinc-plated for corrosion resistance; welded gussets provide additional strength.
- Universal Fit: Designed to work with both standard 1/2″ and larger 9/16″ u-bolts and compatible with axle tubes from Dana 35 up to 3.25″ Ford 8.8″ housings.
- Easy Installation: Bolts in place of the factory Cherokee upper U-bolt plates; no modification to the axle required.
- Fine-Tuning Capability: Allows you to adjust rear bump stop height to prevent leaf spring inversion, cut tires, or bottoming out shocks – critical when running bigger tires, longer shocks, or taller springs.
Kit Includes:
- Two zinc-plated adjustable bump stop plates
- Stackable rubber spacers for custom adjustment. (Not included with the DPGBP-0 option.)
- Grade 8 mounting hardware
- Installation instructions
Why Choose This Kit?
Proper bump stop extension “tunes” your Jeep’s up-travel, preventing damage from over-compression and ensuring springs, shocks, and tires are protected. DPG’s kit is particularly valuable for XJs with significant rear lift, bigger tires, or longer shocks, avoiding more costly trail and suspension damage.
Ideal For:
- Jeep XJ Cherokee owners (1984-2001) running a rear lift, larger tires, or aftermarket shocks
- Off-roaders needing precise, reliable bump stop adjustment for safe maximum up-travel
- DIYers wanting a strong, direct-fit rear bump stop extension solution
