What is this stuff inside my strut boot?

[DV8]

Swapping out OEM suspension w/Eibach's from my donor/project. While cleaning up the Eibach assemblies, I noticed this stuff crumbling inside the strut boot. Is it what's left of the "stop"? Do I really need it? If so, what do I replace it with?
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[Austin@STM]

Yup that is the stop, its not absolutely neccesary, but i would recommend putting one back in there. The struts you take the springs off of should have a set the comes with the eibach springs.

-Austin@STM

[DV8]

Thanks...this is what was in the assemblies I am swapping into my TT.
Can't imagine they would ever really do any stopping....unless they deteriorated immensely.
Are there replacements available? Alternatives?

[green-lantern]

Yup that is the stop, its not absolutely neccesary, but i would recommend putting one back in there. The struts you take the springs off of should have a set the comes with the eibach springs.

-Austin@STM

This, If you don't have it and hit a bad bump it will be metal against metal. bang

[Austin@STM]

Thats why i recommend putting them back in there.

DV8 if you are interested in a new set i can call eibach in the morning and see if they sell replacements. The eibach and other spring sets usually come with a new set to work with the lower springs. So im sure they must are available.

-Austin@STM

[DV8]

Found them at Summit...25ea....ouch. This elastomer material seems too soft and obviously doesn't hold up well ...wouldn't rubber do better?

[green-lantern]

Is that for one or two?

[DV8]

each...per wheel...as in (1)

[Austin@STM]

I will should be able to get you a better price on them, i will find out in the morning.

-Austin@STM

[Jimvr4]

OEM bump stops are about $10 from Cherry Hill