BMR Torque Arm Rubbing ~UPDATE~ Suspension Guru's Please Step in..need help
03-23-2010, 09:44 AM
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BMR Torque Arm Rubbing ~UPDATE~ Suspension Guru's Please Step in..need help Previous Owner was the one who lowered the car without getting an Adj Panhard bar and after installing my BMR Torque Arm I noticed there was a crunching noise coming from under my car while going over bumps. Put her on the lift and noticed my BMR TA was rubbing on the floor board. I ordered an Adj PH from BMR along with a torque are relocation bracket. Should this help fix the problem? Next are Weld in CA Relocation Brackets and Control Arms. As a side note. What would be a good shock to help improve handling? I am a road race enthusiast so I like my corners. Which is hard to do with the suspension setup I have now and a full spool
~Update~
Received my parts from BMR today, and I must say! I am highly impressed with the quality of the welds and the craftsmanship behind their product. I snapped a couple of pictures to post up for you guys. I will post up results and my opinion once I am able to get them on the car.
A Picture of both the Adj PHB and TA Relocation Transmission Crossmember
Close up of the Adj side of the PHB
Just look at them Beautiful Welds!
I think its going to be money well spent, even though I am now thinking about upgrading to a Fays 2, Watts Link. I like to canyon carve and want the handling of a Ferrari!
~Update~
Received my parts from BMR today, and I must say! I am highly impressed with the quality of the welds and the craftsmanship behind their product. I snapped a couple of pictures to post up for you guys. I will post up results and my opinion once I am able to get them on the car.
A Picture of both the Adj PHB and TA Relocation Transmission Crossmember
Close up of the Adj side of the PHB
Just look at them Beautiful Welds!
I think its going to be money well spent, even though I am now thinking about upgrading to a Fays 2, Watts Link. I like to canyon carve and want the handling of a Ferrari!
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03-23-2010, 01:55 PM
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No its cool, I guess I should have worded it better. I was wondering if anyone else had the same problem and they ordered the same suspension parts I ordered from BMR and it fixed their problem.
03-26-2010, 04:47 PM
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Sorry I just saw this post...
I have been out of town most of the week testing with our 5th Gen.
As others have stated it is common for a lowered 4th Gen to experience clearance issue especially with the vehicle being lowered and not having an adjustable PHR to insure the rear is properly centered in the vehicle.
Also like others have stated it is possible that even after you properly center the rear in the vehicle you could have issues under full compression of the rear suspension due to to the added girth of our torque arm.
Let me know how it works out after the Panhard rod install
I have been out of town most of the week testing with our 5th Gen.
As others have stated it is common for a lowered 4th Gen to experience clearance issue especially with the vehicle being lowered and not having an adjustable PHR to insure the rear is properly centered in the vehicle.
Also like others have stated it is possible that even after you properly center the rear in the vehicle you could have issues under full compression of the rear suspension due to to the added girth of our torque arm.
Let me know how it works out after the Panhard rod install
03-28-2010, 10:42 PM
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Sorry I just saw this post...
I have been out of town most of the week testing with our 5th Gen.
As others have stated it is common for a lowered 4th Gen to experience clearance issue especially with the vehicle being lowered and not having an adjustable PHR to insure the rear is properly centered in the vehicle.
Also like others have stated it is possible that even after you properly center the rear in the vehicle you could have issues under full compression of the rear suspension due to to the added girth of our torque arm.
Let me know how it works out after the Panhard rod install
I have been out of town most of the week testing with our 5th Gen.
As others have stated it is common for a lowered 4th Gen to experience clearance issue especially with the vehicle being lowered and not having an adjustable PHR to insure the rear is properly centered in the vehicle.
Also like others have stated it is possible that even after you properly center the rear in the vehicle you could have issues under full compression of the rear suspension due to to the added girth of our torque arm.
Let me know how it works out after the Panhard rod install
Roger that, Ill take pictures as well. I will soon be ordering LCA Relocation Weld In Brackets and Control Arms as well.
04-08-2010, 05:39 PM
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Got my parts installed and the vibration from 75+ got worse. I know it has to do with my pinion angle. What would you suspension gurus advise be as far as setting my pinion angle. Thank you
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We have a great video on the front page of our website detailing how to set your pinion angle BMR VIDEO
If you still need help just give me a call here at the office and I can go over it with you no problem
If you still need help just give me a call here at the office and I can go over it with you no problem
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May sound dumb. But make sure the hardware in rear mount of TQ arm is installed correctly. IE. bolt head toward body. Gives some addition clearance there. I know the mount can hit and can be cut for addition clearance. Or fabricate another mount. As for shocks for street spirited driving. That will take some researching-but a lot will suggest stay away from QA1s/Strange. As those are drag shocks. Hopefully soon we can make a sticky on shock information to better help others on buying. I like that relocation mount-I have a Yank from many years ago. That nice to be able adjust your instant center.
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We have a great video on the front page of our website detailing how to set your pinion angle BMR VIDEO
If you still need help just give me a call here at the office and I can go over it with you no problem
If you still need help just give me a call here at the office and I can go over it with you no problem
Below is a pic of how she sits
