Bump stops

[jdraupp]

I think mine on the rear left may be disintegrated. If I got over a bump at the bottom of a hill, I'll hear an odd sound that almost sounds like the tire rubbing against the top of the wheel well. Thought it might be a bad shock. Might be this? Guessing from your answer it is best to replace the whole shock, not feasible to just do the bump stop?

[itsnotanova]

I've never had a boxster come in with the bump stops 100% intact. Most have completely disintegrated and or there's just a nub of one left. Even with cars that have lower miles than yours.

[Jgkram]

Thanks for the replies. I drive mostly smooth roads so I'll probably wait for new shocks. I thought about just buying a couple of replacements, slitting them lengthwise and tie wrapping them around the shaft. It just seems like waaayyy to much trouble to remove the shock to replace something that wears out so quickly.