Leaf spring and bump stopper needed

[plong1966]

HELP!!! I HAVE A j reg.Rascal Nipper camper which I bought last year in really good nick however certain parts have perished.I have been able to get hold of most parts but struggling.The part is made from rubber,is L or U shaped and sits at the end of the springs with a loop which I think clips together.There IS A  is a rubber pipe passes through the loop which hold the rubber unit in place. I have tried to explain and according to the book its is called what is written on the subject.
NEW OR GOOD CONDITION PARTS.DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A FIRM THAT SELLS ITEMS THAT NEED TO BE FITTED NEW IE SMALL ITEMS LIKE THE ONE I AM LOOKING FOR NOW IE HOSES AND OTHER SORTS OF SPAIRS.

THANKS FOR READING MY DISTRESS MESSAGE.Paul

[Dell Boy]

It is a bump stop. It should not have a, rubber pipe? through it. Perhaps this is a cable tie holding it on. I have s/h ones. New they are no longer obtainable. Due to there scarcity a s/h one is £20.00 including u.k. postage. They are very difficult to fit properly. I.e. getting the metal fixing plate under the "U" bolts. Derek.

[>>CHOP<<]

you dont need them ...if it touches the bump stop its over loaded ...just dont overload it...simples..

[Dell Boy]

Some M.o.T examiners insist on them being in place. Don`t know why. Derek.

[TITCH]

On my pick up I used new Land Rover Defender Rectangular ones, only bent over the metal tabs, and drilled through the 'leg' of the chassis.
Upside down bumpstops but do the job, and MOT man has never commented!

[Dell Boy]

Thinking about the bump stops. I guess the danger is off the leave springs going over centre with excess load & either jamming there or the leave spring breaking. With the bump stops in place this cant happen so keeps the M.oT. examiner happy. Derek.