I have not cut my bumpstops and I keep throwing inner CV boots. that inner joint is at a pretty mean angle, that was a BIG reason for the manual hubs. I probably should cut my upper bump-stops, as it sits on level ground there is only 1/4" room between them and the control arm haha. Maurie I still think air-bags are your best bet...you can keep your ride quality in town and when loaded with all your gear and you can level it out. If you get a spring spacer it will still sit low when you load it down. unless you want it to be raked in the back 90% of the time and have it squat to level out when you put your camping gear in.