A sneak peak at our newly designed BMR rear lower control arms!

[Powhusku]

Originally Posted by Suprslo

I just recieved mine and installed them yesterday. They are a very nice piece however I'm kind of frustrated. I've exchanged emails and phone calls several times with BMR over the past few months trying to get these. Even after a shipping mishap, I finally got them. No big deal. But the instructions start off saying I have to use adjustable toe rods with them. Why didn't anyone say something? I don't care about the money, it's just annoying to finally get my parts and have to wait even more for more parts required for the install.

Would buying the adjustable LCAs save me the trouble of needing to buy the adjustable toe rods? I already have BMRs non adjustable toe rods.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by Suprslo

I just recieved mine and installed them yesterday. They are a very nice piece however I'm kind of frustrated. I've exchanged emails and phone calls several times with BMR over the past few months trying to get these. Even after a shipping mishap, I finally got them. No big deal. But the instructions start off saying I have to use adjustable toe rods with them. Why didn't anyone say something? I don't care about the money, it's just annoying to finally get my parts and have to wait even more for more parts required for the install.

Sorry for the confusion on your order. I will say in our defense about the adjustable toe rods, it is impossible to know what each customer has or doesn't have already installed on their cars. And it does say in the description for the TCA028's that they do require adjustable toe rods. But yes, if you called in your order to us, then we should have asked if you had the adjustable toe rods to go with them. If that didn't happen, I do sincerely apologize.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

How much do they weigh each vs the stock.

I know you got your answer in another thread, but just in case anyone else sees this and is curious....

The stock (OEM) LCA weighs 5.7 lbs.
The TCA028 LCA weighs about 7.0 lbs.

1.3 lbs. per side isn't that bad for the amount of increased structural strength you're getting from these TCA028's.

The TCA029's will probably weigh a pound or two more because of the large chromoly adjuster nut in the middle. Just my guess....didn't have any unboxed to weigh at the time.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by Powhusku

Would buying the adjustable LCAs save me the trouble of needing to buy the adjustable toe rods? I already have BMRs non adjustable toe rods.

And yes, you are correct, with the Adjustable TCA029's, you do not absolutely need the adjustable toe rods. Nice to have....Yes!!! But required....No.

[Suprslo]

Kieth, no problem man. You've been a big help. I'm actually installing my toe rods I just got from you right now. I'm almost done with the install.

[Suprslo]

I was a little worried about lowering the cradle but as you can see in the pic, it's not that bad. Thanks again Keith!

[94guy]

anyone having issues with the new revised arms on a 1" drop and 17" welds??

[X25]

I just ordered TCA029 since I need more camber in the back. Do I also need adjustable toe rods to make them work correctly?

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by X25

I just ordered TCA029 since I need more camber in the back. Do I also need adjustable toe rods to make them work correctly?

No, you can use either the adjustable or non-adjustable toe rods with the TCA029's.

[X25]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

No, you can use either the adjustable or non-adjustable toe rods with the TCA029's.

Just to clarify, can one use TCA029s to increase max negative camber without using an aftermarket toe rod, with no ill effects?

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by X25

Just to clarify, can one use TCA029s to increase max negative camber without using an aftermarket toe rod, with no ill effects?

TCA029's will certainly allow you to increase negative camber beyond the limits of the factory eccentrics. And yes, you can use the factory toe rods in combination with the TCA029's, but an aftermarket toe rod (even non-adjustable) would be vast improvement over the factory piece. In my opinion, do it right the first time….get adjustable toe rods. You're going to need an alignment after changing the LCA's, and you'll need another alignment when you change toe rods, might as well do them both at the same time. Now how you choose to use that negative camber and how it affects your car will decide if it will be a positive experience or negative.

[X25]

I already have the OEM Z/28 toe rods (that came with the suspension kit), though. I'd rather keep it, and just get the control arm for camber. So I presume it would work well with that rod?

I'm going to try aftermarket bolts to get more camber, next week. If it fails, I'll order the control arm. I'd get it right away actually, but I don't want to add weight to the suspension if I don't have to.

I've also heard that pedders bolts can let you get to pretty aggressive camber, but I don't know if anyone still sells them, or if there's any similar product. My bolts are SPC/Eibach brand.