BMR LCA and brackets
02-11-2006, 03:04 PM
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BMR LCA and brackets So half of this install was a ******* PITA!!!
First off, BMR did not supply enough parts to actually DO the install. The stock bolts that hold the control arm to the axle weren't long enough to fit through the relocation bracket, so LUCKILY, I had to use the bolts that came with my SFC's (which are exactly the same). Now I have to go buy more bolts for my SFC install.
Other than that, the parts were pretty well designed. The geometry is a real pain to get right to get the shock bolt out and all the bracket bolts in place. A rubber mallet is definately recommended. We found it helped to lift the rear up and down to get a little more play out of the bolts.
With the mess of the wrong bolts, the driver's side took us damn near 3 hours...the passenger side took 20 minutes!
While I'd love to go out and drive it around, its raining, so no testing yet.
First off, BMR did not supply enough parts to actually DO the install. The stock bolts that hold the control arm to the axle weren't long enough to fit through the relocation bracket, so LUCKILY, I had to use the bolts that came with my SFC's (which are exactly the same). Now I have to go buy more bolts for my SFC install.
Other than that, the parts were pretty well designed. The geometry is a real pain to get right to get the shock bolt out and all the bracket bolts in place. A rubber mallet is definately recommended. We found it helped to lift the rear up and down to get a little more play out of the bolts.
With the mess of the wrong bolts, the driver's side took us damn near 3 hours...the passenger side took 20 minutes!
While I'd love to go out and drive it around, its raining, so no testing yet.
02-11-2006, 07:16 PM
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I got the BMR lower control arms and bolt in relocation brackets. I'm happy with them and can tell a traction difference.
The relocation brackets should of come with 1 bolt for each side & a spacer that goes in the upper bolt. I can't remember if the supplied bolt goes in the upper or lower spot, the instructions told. That might of been your problem.
The relocation brackets should of come with 1 bolt for each side & a spacer that goes in the upper bolt. I can't remember if the supplied bolt goes in the upper or lower spot, the instructions told. That might of been your problem.
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02-12-2006, 09:38 PM
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Did yall use bolt in or weld in brackets? i am about to buy some relocation brackets and i am just wondering if one was better than the other.........i figured the weld in ones would be more solid , but i would prefer to buy the bolt in ones so i can do the job in my driveway 
03-25-2006, 03:18 PM
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Okay I have a question, below is a BMR weld in bracket and it is designed to go over the original LCA location to be welded in, making it wider, now when you slide the LCA (below is the stocker for reference, same size as aftermarket 2 1/2") in the bracket there is a huge gap. How did we fill this gap, and I cannot use the stock bolts, not long enough.
03-25-2006, 08:54 PM
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To hell,I had nothing better to do tonight, it's rainin... I just fixed it right 
welded a couple of 1/4" plats on each inside edge of the bracket, mind you that's 1/2" of gap they expect you to make up with washers 
.... perhaps BMR should take note 
welded a couple of 1/4" plats on each inside edge of the bracket, mind you that's 1/2" of gap they expect you to make up with washers .... perhaps BMR should take note Last edited by J&JsTA; 03-25-2006 at 09:15 PM.
