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Old 02-02-2005, 09:58 PM
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Default Anyone running the new BMR Trans crossmember w/ Tq Arm relocation?

Anyone running this? How do you like it?

"Take the load off of your transmission tailshaft by relocating the torque arm mount with this kit from BMR. This kit replaces your transmission crossmember with a stronger tubular piece that also has an integrated torque arm mount. The mount itself is adjustable up and down to allow easy "instant center" adjustment. Made from heavy wall DOM tubing and 1/4" mounting plates, all hardware included. Available standard in red or black powdercoat, additional colors also available by special order.

NOTE: As shipped, this part is designed to work with BMR torque arms only. It may be used with stock or other brands by simply replacing the bushing with the compatible unit. Example: A Random Technology torque arm will require the use of a Random Technology bushing."
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Son of a bitch, that is exactly what I have been hounding people for. I tried the Yank version and it was a royal piece of **** and didn't fit correctly. I sent it back with pictures and a list of revisions it needed, never heard back from them. Too bad the picture on their site is broken, I need pictures!
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I had asked before about the Yank, but no one ever really responded. Sounds like its not worth it. Hopefully this BMR can fit the bill, I'd like to try it at some point. Best of both worlds - stock style T/A, with the mount moved off the tailshaft.
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I just did the TH400 swap and i had talked to BMR before hand. I was trying to get away with not changing T/A's. Anyhow, The x-member you are talking about is supposed to be pretty good. I had talked to Yank as well and i think the BMR would be alot better. I wound up changing T/A's and using the BMR TH400 x-member because i could not wait until they finished making the new one and testing it. MadMan makes one also.
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I like it, May have to scoop one up. I was running a Randon Tech piece and went back to the stocker with good results. Like he said best of both worlds.
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i'd like to try something like this, but i don't think it would workout with my duals....
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I was all about a trans bracket w/mount for the torque arm a few weeks ago! And NO ONE had one was going to have one custom fabed this winter but now that I see that I will order it.

I will wait as long as I can to see if they redesign it or have any problems.
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Originally Posted by A3Z28
i'd like to try something like this, but i don't think it would workout with my duals....
Not sure how your TDs are running, but if they are under the body and not in the tunnel, this should be the ticket! I have been waiting for something like this to be able to keep the TDs and relocate the TA off the tailhousing. This could be the 1st BMR piece I buy.

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i have the one that goes from subframe to subframe and it works great on my otherwise stock setup. got it as part of the track pack. strong as hell too
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my TDs are setup similar to the Texas Speed TDs...they're Lane's Duals actually. so you think this setup would work for me?
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Originally Posted by Nic00Z28M6
Son of a bitch, that is exactly what I have been hounding people for. I tried the Yank version and it was a royal piece of **** and didn't fit correctly. I sent it back with pictures and a list of revisions it needed, never heard back from them. Too bad the picture on their site is broken, I need pictures!
hey, i was just going to tell you about it
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very cool.
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Hey Coach, tell your dad he needs this for the '01 Black Beast

I think these are must have items, too bad they are just now coming out. Cheaper than having to buy a whole new tq arm setup for around $400+
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Looks like a nice piece.. but I hope there is a gusset on the back side that we can't see in the picture. Hate to think that the TA is supported only by that weld.

I've ran the Yank piece for a couple of years. Works great for me. This one appears to do the same thing and offer a little more adjustability (not sure thats a good thing)
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Originally Posted by A3Z28
my TDs are setup similar to the Texas Speed TDs...they're Lane's Duals actually. so you think this setup would work for me?
I got the Yank version on mine with Lane's duals
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I will wait as long as I can to see if they redesign it or have any problems.[/QUOTE]


BMR pre-tested it before they put it on the market.




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