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rdblan2 · 10-17-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Just place my order for the bushings from Apex! Any advise for removing the old and installing the new bushings? I'll use the puller suggested above! Thanks!

There's a number of threads here that show how to do it. I think I searched for "trailing arms" and found a few. Basically, lift the car and pull the rear wheels. Cut the rubber "edge" off of the bushing and use a two arm puller to push it out. You'll need a washer or something like that to help. The other bushing comes out with the old arms. It's really pretty simple.

There's a number of different ways to do it, but the 2 arm puller worked well for me. If you don't have one, life is easier with a 1/2" breaker bar.

Edit, Here's another way: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...r+trailing+arm

ssmike · 10-17-2011, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the help! Sounds pretty straight forward! I hope to be doing it this weekend!

Sorry for jacking your thread! I'm glad this solution worked for you and once I get the bushings in it should help mine also!

rdblan2 · 10-17-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Thanks for the help! Sounds pretty straight forward! I hope to be doing it this weekend!

Sorry for jacking your thread! I'm glad this solution worked for you and once I get the bushings in it should help mine also!

Not thread jacking at all! The bottom bolts are a bit of a pain to access, but I did it with only a few swear words and very little skill. You also can't or shouldn't use normal grease (not sure if you knew that) with the poly bushings.

Someone will be along to confirm that. The BMR folks or Apex Chase will get you right.

JDP Motorsports · 10-18-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

Took the car to the track for the first time a few weeks ago (L99 w/ Livernois cam and Kooks headers). I had just a little bit of wheel hop leaving the line.

Installed some BRM trailing arms and bushings the following weekend. Immediately noticed the car feels more, I guess, planted is the word. Anyways, back to the track last night. No wheel hop at all.

I only made two passes. The track was full of some very rowdy people so I didn't stay long.

Used the two arm puller method to push out the old bushings. Rather easy install once I found my 1/2" breaker bar.

Nice!!! The BMR arms are very nice!!!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Kabul SS · 10-20-2011, 01:18 AM

Do you have to do an alignment since the BMR trailing arms are a little shorter then stock or are you good without one?

BMR Sales · 10-20-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabul SS

Do you have to do an alignment since the BMR trailing arms are a little shorter then stock or are you good without one?

The BMR trailing arms are the same length as the stock ones so there is absolutely no need for an alignment after installing the trailing arms. I am pretty sure you are thinking about out lower control arms for the cCamaro which are shorter and an alignment does have to be done.

Kabul SS · 10-20-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

The BMR trailing arms are the same length as the stock ones so there is absolutely no need for an alignment after installing the trailing arms. I am pretty sure you are thinking about out lower control arms for the cCamaro which are shorter and an alignment does have to be done.

Thanks

Bluffen · 10-20-2011, 10:31 AM

Any price breaks I am seriously considering TCA027 set over the TCA026 ...just cannot make up my mind..

JDP Motorsports · 10-20-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluffen

Any price breaks I am seriously considering TCA027 set over the TCA026 ...just cannot make up my mind..

I would go with the TCA026 if you're Camaro is primarily a daily driver although I like the TCA027 are very nice!! What other supporting mods have you done? Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Kwik · 10-20-2011, 12:21 PM

I agree. Replace the bushings while you have it torn apart.

BMR guy · 10-21-2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdblan2

Took the car to the track for the first time a few weeks ago (L99 w/ Livernois cam and Kooks headers). I had just a little bit of wheel hop leaving the line.

Installed some BRM trailing arms and bushings the following weekend. Immediately noticed the car feels more, I guess, planted is the word. Anyways, back to the track last night. No wheel hop at all.

I only made two passes. The track was full of some very rowdy people so I didn't stay long.

Used the two arm puller method to push out the old bushings. Rather easy install once I found my 1/2" breaker bar.

Always good to hear our parts are doing what they are supposed to do.

Bluffen · 10-21-2011, 09:22 AM

JDP Motorsports

I have installed Long tube ceramic coated Pacesetter headers, custom spark plug wires from 2edgeperformance, 4600 series Magnaflow cats, S10 Flowmaster exhaust,K&N Forced air system. B&M Hurst Short shifter.

I live about a mile from Fontana Speedway and every once in awhile a camaro club I attend we go to the track and take it down the 1/4 mile.. I get bad wheel hop so I stopped also they go to Toyota Speedway in Irwindale but its only an 1/8 mile track.

I amm not going to drag my car alot but when I put my exhaust on I saw how cheaply made the factory trailing arms are they look like pot metal.

rdblan2 · 10-22-2011, 06:50 AM

So Chase asked earlier in the thread if I noticed changes to my times.

Last week when I was at the track I was launching at idle. I'm such a newb. Anyways, I went back last night and remembered my coaching that my friend had given me. Sooooo...yeah, a little improvement. I cut .2 off of my times. I pulled a 12.31 @ 116.10 Mph and a 12.38 as my fastest times last night and was consistently under 12.5.

The BMR trailing arms are worth every penny!!!!!!!!!!!

ssmike · 10-22-2011, 10:28 AM

I'm removing the stock outer bushings today but I have a question for those who have done it. Which direction did you install the 2 arm puller to remove the bushing? The lower control arm is in the way and also the rotor/shield is in the way on the other side. Did you remove the rotor/shield and lower control arm bolt to do this? Thanks!

10-20-2011, 10:31 AM	#22
Bluffen Drives: 2013 Sea Ray 220 Sundeck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fontana Posts: 1,138	Any price breaks I am seriously considering TCA027 set over the TCA026 ...just cannot make up my mind.. __________________ *It's not who you are underneath but what you DO that defines you*

10-20-2011, 12:21 PM	#24
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	I agree. Replace the bushings while you have it torn apart. __________________ Upgrades to suspension, brakes, motor and appearance. 482.7 RWHP- 434.2 RWT - All motor.

10-21-2011, 09:22 AM	#26
Bluffen Drives: 2013 Sea Ray 220 Sundeck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fontana Posts: 1,138	*JDP Motorsports* I have installed Long tube ceramic coated Pacesetter headers, custom spark plug wires from 2edgeperformance, 4600 series Magnaflow cats, S10 Flowmaster exhaust,K&N Forced air system. B&M Hurst Short shifter. I live about a mile from Fontana Speedway and every once in awhile a camaro club I attend we go to the track and take it down the 1/4 mile.. I get bad wheel hop so I stopped also they go to Toyota Speedway in Irwindale but its only an 1/8 mile track. I amm not going to drag my car alot but when I put my exhaust on I saw how cheaply made the factory trailing arms are they look like pot metal. __________________ *It's not who you are underneath but what you DO that defines you*

10-22-2011, 06:50 AM	#27
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	So Chase asked earlier in the thread if I noticed changes to my times. Last week when I was at the track I was launching at idle. I'm such a newb. Anyways, I went back last night and remembered my coaching that my friend had given me. Sooooo...yeah, a little improvement. I cut .2 off of my times. I pulled a 12.31 @ 116.10 Mph and a 12.38 as my fastest times last night and was consistently under 12.5. The BMR trailing arms are worth every penny!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

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10-17-2011, 05:32 PM	#16
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	Thanks for the help! Sounds pretty straight forward! I hope to be doing it this weekend! Sorry for jacking your thread! I'm glad this solution worked for you and once I get the bushings in it should help mine also!

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Kabul SS Drives: IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 52	Do you have to do an alignment since the BMR trailing arms are a little shorter then stock or are you good without one?

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ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	I'm removing the stock outer bushings today but I have a question for those who have done it. Which direction did you install the 2 arm puller to remove the bushing? The lower control arm is in the way and also the rotor/shield is in the way on the other side. Did you remove the rotor/shield and lower control arm bolt to do this? Thanks!