I just replaced the lower control arm bump stops on my wife's 92 RS with fresh units from the local parts store (universal replacements that fit a wide range of years with similar front suspension). These are the little rubber triangles that prevent the arm from slamming against the frame when the suspension compresses fully. The ones I took off I beleive to be original to the car and were badly cracked/split (the reason I replaced them).

The new units bolted right on but they appear to be significantly shorter than the originals. Not a lot, but probably 1/4-3/8" or so. The originals probably only had about 1/2" gap before they began to contact the frame- they were practually touching the frame just stitting and normal ride height. The new ones, being shorter, probably have about 3/4-7/8" gap from the frame.

Is there something special about 3rd gen bump stops that is different from other cars with simiar suspension with respect to their height? Should I be concerned about this height difference?

BTW- this Camaro, being a later 3rd gen, sits with the usual nose-down stance vs. earlier 3rd gens that have a more nose-up ride height. The ride height is, to my eye, "normal" for a stock 3rd gen of this vintage. It doesn't appear to have collapsed springs or anything that would jump out as being abnormal.

 

Hum, my ES stops were deadringers for the originals. I doubt that on a car like your wife's (unless she drives much more aggressively than most), there would be any significant problems--but, of course, I'm guessing.

JamesC