Found this cable tied inside a spring. What is it?

[Beetus]

Hey all,

I found this while under the Jeep today. It looks as though it was a part of the forward suspension/spring that came loose then a previous owner attempted to cable tie it in place (for rattling etc). Any clue as to what this part is?

Below are two pictures for comparison, left and right.

Any help is appreciated!

-Beetus

 

[jjvw]

Looks like a bump stop cup with the remains of the jounce inside it

 

[Jerry Bransford]

X2, it looks like the top bump stop mounting cup probably lost its mounting bolt.

 

[Beetus]

Thanks for the rapid response!

Any issues leaving it there? Someday the springs may be replaced but I don't have that on my list right now..

At least I know where one of the rattles/clinks comes from...

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Leaving it there for now isn't likely to damage anything in typical driving.