BMR LCAs , question
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BMR LCAs , question I have BMR Tubular LCAs in the back... and wanted to make sure what I'm experiencing is normal (or if maybe I tightened the bolts too much.. though I followed the instructions at install university)
When I'm driving, every single bump you hear a thump thump... sounds like the rear suspension rises, then the LCAs are pushing the wheels down very rapidly. The car's a bit rougher ride (I took my dad for a ride and he compared it to a small truck on bumpy roads).
Just wanted to see if this is normal... I'm guessing hte LCAs just majorly stiffened up the rear suspension (broke a shock bolt this week, but it's fixed... thanks to 2 scissor jacks and the work parking lot)
ALso I have poly/poly bushings
THanks
<small>[ June 28, 2002, 12:05 AM: Message edited by: horist ]</small>
When I'm driving, every single bump you hear a thump thump... sounds like the rear suspension rises, then the LCAs are pushing the wheels down very rapidly. The car's a bit rougher ride (I took my dad for a ride and he compared it to a small truck on bumpy roads).
Just wanted to see if this is normal... I'm guessing hte LCAs just majorly stiffened up the rear suspension (broke a shock bolt this week, but it's fixed... thanks to 2 scissor jacks and the work parking lot)
ALso I have poly/poly bushings
THanks
<small>[ June 28, 2002, 12:05 AM: Message edited by: horist ]</small>
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Re: BMR LCAs , question I had the same problems.
When you tighten them up, try to tighten them with load on them "car on the ground, maybe back it up on lil' ramps".
It helped. I re-tightened mine a little more than spec as well.
Give it a shot if you haven't already and let me know how it works for you. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
When you tighten them up, try to tighten them with load on them "car on the ground, maybe back it up on lil' ramps".
It helped. I re-tightened mine a little more than spec as well.
Give it a shot if you haven't already and let me know how it works for you. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: BMR LCAs , question You have to have weight on the suspension before you tighten the LCA bolts. If you do it with the wheels hanging you put the suspension in a bind. Make sure you grease then well. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: BMR LCAs , question </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by steve350:
<strong>You have to have weight on the suspension before you tighten the LCA bolts. If you do it with the wheels hanging you put the suspension in a bind. Make sure you grease then well. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why would having the suspension loaded make a difference? You'll get bind regardless with poly bushings. Grease is just for the squeaks.
I'd go with double checking the LCA bolts.
<strong>You have to have weight on the suspension before you tighten the LCA bolts. If you do it with the wheels hanging you put the suspension in a bind. Make sure you grease then well. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why would having the suspension loaded make a difference? You'll get bind regardless with poly bushings. Grease is just for the squeaks.
I'd go with double checking the LCA bolts.
