Parts for your 2014 Nissan Navara-Bump stops

2014 Nissan Navara bump-stops — fitted and worth a look

Technical sources confirm the 2014 Nissan Navara is fitted with front and rear bump-stops. These include the Nissan Navara D40 Series Service Manual (2014) sections for Front Suspension (FSU) and Rear Suspension, which list jounce/bound bumpers, and the Nissan FAST parts catalogue for D40 (2014) showing front and rear bumper-rubber components. Major aftermarket catalogues for the 2005–2015 Navara range also list direct-replacement bump-stops, reinforcing that they’re standard equipment.

On a 2014 Navara, bump-stops act as compact safety cushions that limit suspension up-travel. Up front, they protect the IFS gear, preventing metal-on-metal hits when the suspension compresses hard. Down the back, they sit above the rear axle to keep the leaf springs from over-flexing under load, towing or on corrugations. That little lump of rubber (or polyurethane, depending on what’s fitted) helps the ute ride better at the extremes, saves shocks from bottoming, and shields chassis, springs and control arms from harsh impacts.

As part of regular servicing, they’re worth a quick check. If they’re cracked, perished, oil-soaked, chunked out, collapsed, or missing altogether, they can’t do their job. Repeated banging or clunks over speed humps, a harsh “thud” at full compression, or obvious witness marks where the axle is kissing the chassis are all clues the bump-stops are done or the suspension is sagging. Inspect every service or 20,000 km, and anytime the vehicle’s been working hard off-road or towing.

Replacement is straightforward: the rear units are typically bolt-on to the chassis rail above the axle, the fronts mount to the arm or frame depending on spec. Use quality OE-style rubber for factory feel, or a carefully chosen polyurethane upgrade if the vehicle regularly hauls, tows or runs a lift. Poly lasts longer and can offer firmer support, but may add a touch of harshness. After installation, make sure the contact pads line up and there’s sensible clearance at normal ride height. Owners running lifts, long-travel shocks or GVM upgrades may need extended bump-stops to keep the shocks and CVs safe at full compression.

Kept in good nick, bump-stops quietly protect the Navara’s suspension from expensive hits, helping it feel composed on rough roads, job sites and weekend tracks.

• Check condition and mounting at each service
• Replace if cracked, missing, oil-soaked or constantly contacting
• Match material and height to load, towing and lift setup

Popular questions about 2014 Nissan Navara bump-stops

How often should 2014 Navara bump-stops be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval. They’re a condition-based item. If they’re visibly perished, torn, deformed, missing, or the ute bottoms out harshly, it’s time. Many workshops inspect them at every service or around 20,000 km, and after heavy off-road trips or towing.

On a well-maintained Navara driven mostly on-road, they can last years. Frequent load carrying, rough tracks and exposure to oil or fuel can shorten their life.

Will worn bump-stops cause a WOF or roadworthy fail?
They can. If a bump-stop is damaged, insecure or missing, inspectors may fail the vehicle because the suspension can over-compress and risk component damage. Even if it passes, worn bump-stops are cheap insurance compared with shocks, springs or chassis repairs.

If the rear is riding the stops due to sag, consider spring condition or load support rather than just replacing the stoppers.

Rubber or polyurethane for a replacement?
Rubber gives an OE feel and quieter impact, great for daily driving. Polyurethane tends to be tougher and can offer firmer support for towing, loads or lifted setups, but may feel a bit sharper at the limit.

The right choice depends on how the Navara is used. For tourers and work utes that carry weight, a quality poly or heavy-duty rubber option makes sense. For mostly city and light-duty use, stick with OE-style rubber.