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Oct 9, 2014 | 11:39 AM

sebe4848

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Modifying Crossmember

Just a basic question here. I was installing a energy suspension's transmission mount, as I went to put the crossmember back up, I noticed that the mount's screw hole doesn't line up with the hole in the crossmember. Now I can see half of the screw hole through the crossmember. I just want to know if there is a drill bit that I can use on a torque drill to cut about 3 cm to the right on the crossmemeber or if there is a specific tool for this type of job? Thank you, all responses are appreciated.

Oct 9, 2014 | 11:54 AM

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Don't drill anything! Just use a pry bar and pry the transmission over enough so that you can get the bolt started. The rubber motor mounts allow a bit of movement which can throw the alignment off a little like you are seeing.

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Oct 9, 2014 | 08:05 PM

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find a round file that will fit in the hole ,and file it the direction you need .

Oct 10, 2014 | 10:25 AM

sebe4848

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BMR Sales, so I can pry over the tranny some? I will also be replacing the motor mounts because they are bad as well, could this be the reason for the misalignment as well? have you done this method before because I was planning on taking a ball shaped bur and just filing the space for the hole over some?

Oct 10, 2014 | 10:29 AM

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Also, another question for bmr sales. I went on your website and noticed that you all sell lowering springs. I have vogtland lowering springs on my ride right now, but I bottom out all over place, I have scratched the tranny up several times now, I am getting quite tired of this. Do you all sell any aftermarket springs for a 96 ws6 that could solve this problem, I have Blistein HD shocks as well if that helps any.

Oct 10, 2014 | 10:37 AM

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You can absolutely pry the transmission over a little bit to get the transmission mount to line up with the crossmember. The bad motor mounts could definitely be shifting the motor around a little bit creating the issue. There is no reason not to pry the transmission over because it won't hurt anything and will be a nice easy fix. I have done it quite a few times it will not hurt anything. You are just wasting your time by filing or opening up the hole more.

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Also, another question for bmr sales. I went on your website and noticed that you all sale lowering springs. I have vogtland lowering springs on my ride right now, but I bottom out all over place, I have scratched the tranny up several times now, I am getting quite tired of this. Do you all sell any aftermarket springs for a 96 ws6 that could solve this problem, I have Blistein HD shocks as well if that helps any.

We definitely do have lowering springs for your vehicle. Our BMR lowering springs (SP001) offer 1.25" drop all the way around and have a lifetime warranty against sag so you are covered for the life of the springs. One of the most popular setups our customers use is the Bilstein shock/BMR lowering spring combination so they should work very good in your situation and keep you from bottoming out so much.

Here is the link to our BMR lowering springs (SP001) off our website:

http://bmrsuspension.com/index.cfm?p...&productid=291

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Oct 10, 2014 | 01:34 PM

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Awesome, very helpful information. Saved me about 40 dollars since I don't have to buy the drill bit. Two questions about your springs; are the springs pretty stiff or is there some give? Are those the only springs that you all have for my vehicle or do you all carry springs that won't lower my vehicle anymore?