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TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-14-2014, 03:29 PM

Is there a thread on the installs for these and specific benefits? Was just going to post a thread when I saw this one. In similar position. I understand it helps keep the ass end in place and utilize it's full potential but how hard is the install? Assume just remove rear wheels and go to town?

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Dexman1349 · 05-14-2014, 04:14 PM

Toe rods took me about an hour from beginning to end. Part that makes them a little more challenging than they should is the fact you have to drop the cradle on the driver's side to get the bolt out.

Jack up the rear of the car, put on jack stands.
Remove rear wheels
Before you remove anything on the suspension, mark the placement of the bolts & washers on either end of the tie rods.
Loosen the driver's side of the cradle (two bolts on the underside) and let it hang down. Dont remove the bolts completely.
Remove the nuts/bolts on either end of the tie rod.
Insert new rods and reverse the above.
When you go to tighten everything down, make sure the bolt/washer marks line back up again. This will at least get the alignment close.

I have not done my trailing arms, so I can't be much help there.
Take the car to a shop and get an alignment.

Zombie killer · 05-17-2014, 01:02 PM

All BMR stuff under my SS front and rear. From lowering springs, rear suspension arms, complete sways and trailing arm bushings. Don't forget to go ahead and modify the front subframe bracket to get the most out of a performance alignment setup.

I do have one question for the BMR guys tho. What noticeable gain will a set of subframe connectors gain me in mostly a autocross event? My Camaro seems stiff enough now as it will 3 wheel when crossing a steep inclined driveway now. Is this normal ?

05-14-2014, 03:29 PM	#15
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Is there a thread on the installs for these and specific benefits? Was just going to post a thread when I saw this one. In similar position. I understand it helps keep the ass end in place and utilize it's full potential but how hard is the install? Assume just remove rear wheels and go to town? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

05-14-2014, 04:14 PM	#16
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	Toe rods took me about an hour from beginning to end. Part that makes them a little more challenging than they should is the fact you have to drop the cradle on the driver's side to get the bolt out. Jack up the rear of the car, put on jack stands. Remove rear wheels Before you remove anything on the suspension, mark the placement of the bolts & washers on either end of the tie rods. Loosen the driver's side of the cradle (two bolts on the underside) and let it hang down. Dont remove the bolts completely. Remove the nuts/bolts on either end of the tie rod. Insert new rods and reverse the above. When you go to tighten everything down, make sure the bolt/washer marks line back up again. This will at least get the alignment close. I have not done my trailing arms, so I can't be much help there. Take the car to a shop and get an alignment. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

05-17-2014, 01:02 PM	#17
Zombie killer Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola Fla. ~Mike & Kym~ Posts: 656 View My Garage	All BMR stuff under my SS front and rear. From lowering springs, rear suspension arms, complete sways and trailing arm bushings. Don't forget to go ahead and modify the front subframe bracket to get the most out of a performance alignment setup. I do have one question for the BMR guys tho. What noticeable gain will a set of subframe connectors gain me in mostly a autocross event? My Camaro seems stiff enough now as it will 3 wheel when crossing a steep inclined driveway now. Is this normal ? __________________