The more robust solution is a hydro-pneumatic bump shock or "air bump". ICON's hydraulic bumpstop uses oil and nitrogen to do two tasks: function as a spring and a shock. An internal nitrogen charge is compressed when the air bump is compressed to act as a spring, similar to the OEM bumpstop. The difference is hydraulic air bumps are adjustable and can be tuned to have low impact forces at the beginning of the travel, and ramp theoretically to infinity at the end. Unlike the factory bumpstop, ICON's hydraulic bumpstop incorporates oil along with a damping piston internally to control the amount of energy that is returned to the suspension, reducing the vehicles tendency to kick. The oil and damping piston also control the compression of the air bump relative to speed which is important for Raptors hitting obstacles at extreme speeds.
What does the bumpstop do? In short, a bumpstop's job is to control the final up travel of the suspension. Many Raptor owners are using their vehicles beyond their intended design and are often loaded with additional weight, which when combined results in VERY high suspension impact speeds. The factory rear bumpstop is made of foam rubber and is limited on how much energy it can absorb. Ford Raptors have a couple of unique issues that are problematic for proper control of bumpstop forces. The factory rear bumpstops are mounted in a manner that allows for the rubber to squish out to the side of its mount, allowing metal to metal contact. The frame surrounding the OEM bumpstop mount is not capable of these kinds of forces and with repeated abuse can lead to frame damage not covered by warranty.
Our resulting dynamic system is one that is soft and compliant allowing full suspension travel at slow speeds, yet at high speeds will create very high forces to resist bottoming out. ICON's Ford Raptor hydraulic bumpstop system uses a 2.5" travel air bump allowing the shock additional distance to control energy, and does not interfere with suspension travel under normal driving conditions. The clamshell bracket design with triangulated cross braces not only gives a rigid mounting point for the air bump, it helps support a known weak part of the frame prone to failure.
ICON Vehicle Dynamics' Ford Raptor Rear Hydraulic Bumpstop System has been through extensive R&D, testing, and tuning before ICON could introduce a product we were confident in labeling the most comprehensive Raptor bumpstop solution on the market.
Linear-digressive piston which compliments a bumpstop over the industry standard linear-linear piston. Infinite tuning options with valve stack, oil volume, and nitrogen pressure adjustments
Designed for increased leaf spring clearance so there is no loss in up travel with stock or aftermarket springs
Clamshell brackets strengthen frame in critical areas preventing frame damage from extreme off road use
Velocity sensitive hydraulic bumpstop increases the amount of energy absorbed the faster it is hit
Cross member and tension rods stabilize frame rails and prevent twisting under hard impacts
Comfortable on road manners with sufficient damping capability under extreme load
Integrated adjustability for future ICON Raptor specific products
Easy bolt on installation without having to remove the truck bed
Increases frame rigidity and improves overall vehicle dynamics
Bumpstop striker pad does not require leaf spring disassembly
6061 Solid billet cross bar that is polished & anodized
Hydro-pneumatic bumpstop increases bump energy capacity
Reduces rear end kick and improves overall performance
Pre-tuned and Nitrogen charged for most Ford Raptors
ICON 10-14 Ford Raptor Rear Hydraulic Bump Stop Kit
Urethane rod seal and wiper for long service life
2010-2014 FORD F150 RAPTOR REAR AIR BUMP KIT
CAD Plated body for corrosion free service
Industry first billet cross beam
10-14 RAPTOR REAR AIR BUMP KIT
User serviceable and tunable
RAPTOR REAR AIR BUMP KIT
Suspension Bump Stop Kit
RAPTOR BUMPSTOP KIT
