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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 05:12 AM
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Can anyone confirm that my BMR tunnel mount adjustable torque arm will bolt directly up to this rear end without any modifications or cutting at all (this is on 2002 ws6)?

I am looking into upgrading rear end due to D1x install and trying to get confirmation before spending 2-4k more and having to change out a torque arm again. Not sure if Fab 9 would be money wasted.
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by klinznilk
Can anyone confirm that my BMR tunnel mount adjustable torque arm will bolt directly up to this rear end without any modifications or cutting at all (this is on 2002 ws6)?

I am looking into upgrading rear end due to D1x install and trying to get confirmation before spending 2-4k more and having to change out a torque arm again. Not sure if Fab 9 would be money wasted.
It will bolt up, the problem is that the torque arm may be offset to much to the drivers side causing it to hit the tunnel when the suspension compresses. I had to trim the bracket on my BMR torque arm so I could use the second set of holes. Cut it like in the attached picture.
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 07:00 AM
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Yes, it will have to be cut. Call BMR, they will send you a template to cut for the S60. That's what I did. It will look very similar to the above picture ^^
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 04:36 PM
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Yes, I had to trim/cut the bracket but it's really not bad at all.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:49 AM
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Thanks. Hate cutting up darn new brand new parts (less than 500 miles) but i guess it needs to be done.

Now which sponsor to order it from lol
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 07:41 AM
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If you are talking about where to order the S60 from, I got mine from Carl at CRP. He is great to deal with and will be happy to answer any questions you have.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 09:32 AM
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Thanks. Hate cutting up darn new brand new parts (less than 500 miles) but i guess it needs to be done.

Now which sponsor to order it from lol
We offer the S60 with the best prices guaranteed plus we also offer special pricing on all our suspension components when you purchase the S60 and be on the lookout for our black Friday sales.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 01:47 AM
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We offer the S60 with the best prices guaranteed plus we also offer special pricing on all our suspension components when you purchase the S60 and be on the lookout for our black Friday sales.

Thanks. I already have 100% bmr under the car so only needing the S60 or something along those lines.
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Originally Posted by klinznilk
Thanks. I already have 100% bmr under the car so only needing the S60 or something along those lines.
When you are ready to purchase the S60 let me know.

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Old Nov 17, 2017 | 03:14 PM
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+1 for Midwest Chassis, I had a great experience with them, that is where I got my s60 and cage. I plan on upgrading some suspension parts and getting a turbo 400 crossmember from them during this black friday sale. They also offer a deeper discount on control arms etc.. when you buy the rear end from them. Great guys to deal with.
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Old Nov 17, 2017 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by allblackedout5
+1 for Midwest Chassis, I had a great experience with them, that is where I got my s60 and cage. I plan on upgrading some suspension parts and getting a turbo 400 crossmember from them during this black friday sale. They also offer a deeper discount on control arms etc.. when you buy the rear end from them. Great guys to deal with.
Thank you for the kind words.
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I bought a new S60 through carl at CRP, and he did best midwest's price, and he was an awesome dude to work with, super honest, super upfront, and stands 100% behind what he sells. But... If I could do it again, I would have just bought a Midwest fab 9 without any doubts. I went S60 because it was supposed to be the quiet option for a good rear end. I'm sure some are, but mine had gear noise to the point you couldn't drive the car right out of the box, then carl stood up and got strange to pay for another gear set install at a local spicer dealer, who set it up perfect, and it still makes noise. Strange at that point told us to pound sand on it, not to mention the axle tube warped from something in the manufacturing process and it wears the drivers side tire just on the inside and has chamber issues that you can't do anything about. Long story short, save your money, and buy the Midwest 9"! I have all of there suspension on my car and the craftsmanship is second to none!
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