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So Cal Camaro · 04-06-2011, 08:12 PM

I already had Eibach Springs/Sways installed for quite a while, but decided I wanted to add beefed up trailing arms and also added the adjusted toe rods from BMR. I've been driving a few days since adding these, and damn they help the hook up and make the ass end feel much more solid on take off. Now just need some new end links, maybe some braces and will be good to go.

BMR Sales · 04-07-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

I already had Eibach Springs/Sways installed for quite a while, but decided I wanted to add beefed up trailing arms and also added the adjusted toe rods from BMR. I've been driving a few days since adding these, and damn they help the hook up and make the ass end feel much more solid on take off. Now just need some new end links, maybe some braces and will be good to go.

Glad you are really enjoying the new BMR parts, people don't realize what a big difference those parts make when it comes to helping with wheel hop and helping solidify the rear suspension. If there is anything else we can do for you let us know.

Kyle

robsls3 · 04-07-2011, 10:33 AM

Mine would be alot better with some BMR rear lower control arms:emoticon7:

Apex Motorsports · 04-07-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by robsls3

Mine would be alot better with some BMR rear lower control arms:emoticon7:

Well played, sir.

ssmike · 04-07-2011, 06:40 PM

I installed the BMR trailing arms but still haven't really put them to the test. Only thing I worry about is that I got enough grease in the bushing. The instructions say to grease with the suspension under load. I was barely able to get the grease gun on the fitting. I gave it a bunch of pumps but didn't see any come out the seams of the bushing. It seems like they took some grease but how do you know it's enough?

siriusdish · 04-07-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

I installed the BMR trailing arms but still haven't really put them to the test. Only thing I worry about is that I got enough grease in the bushing. The instructions say to grease with the suspension under load. I was barely able to get the grease gun on the fitting. I gave it a bunch of pumps but didn't see any come out the seams of the bushing. It seems like they took some grease but how do you know it's enough?

I here that, 3 - 4 did not cut it, went like 7 pumps. What a pain doing it when it was on the ground for a big guy!!!

tarheel34 · 04-07-2011, 07:36 PM

Are you guys installing the optional outer bushing as well, or just going with the one that comes with the trailing arms?

Apex Motorsports · 04-07-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tarheel34

Are you guys installing the optional outer bushing as well, or just going with the one that comes with the trailing arms?

I definitely recommend them. You are not really getting the full benefit if you reuse the stock bushing. Why they don't just include them is beyond me.

Capthowdy · 04-07-2011, 08:36 PM

is spohn still the only ones with lower control arms?

blazzin1 · 04-07-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Capthowdy

is spohn still the only ones with lower control arms?

As of right now, yes, Spohn is your only option. But BMR keeps promising that theirs are coming soon (not sure what their definition of "soon" is)!!! And still waiting on the Drag Sway Bar and Delrin Subframe Bushings!!!

So Cal Camaro · 04-07-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tarheel34

Are you guys installing the optional outer bushing as well, or just going with the one that comes with the trailing arms?

Yes, I bought the bushings for the trailing arms too.

siriusdish · 04-07-2011, 11:03 PM

No bushings here, did not know at the time. But that was a great add on w/o the extra bushings! He is having the Cradle inserts end links and differential's going on next week, BMR's. He has the Trailing arms, toe rod's, and lower control arms, on the dropped position already. Bring that 60' down!!!

steeleshark2 · 04-08-2011, 05:46 AM

I changed the bushings with the Arms!

BMR Sales · 04-08-2011, 09:51 AM

Like everyone else said we definitely recommend changing the outer trailing arm bushing when doing the trailing arm. You are already there and it is pretty easy to replace. As far as greasing the bushings go I grease them till I can see some grease coming out the side of the bushing or if the grease shoots back out the zerk fitting after pumping it in.

04-06-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	BMR Trailing Arms work great! I already had Eibach Springs/Sways installed for quite a while, but decided I wanted to add beefed up trailing arms and also added the adjusted toe rods from BMR. I've been driving a few days since adding these, and damn they help the hook up and make the ass end feel much more solid on take off. Now just need some new end links, maybe some braces and will be good to go. __________________

04-07-2011, 07:36 PM	#7
tarheel34 Go Heels!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: WV Posts: 241	Are you guys installing the optional outer bushing as well, or just going with the one that comes with the trailing arms? __________________ Team L99 2010 Summit White 2SS/RS L99: TSP 1 7/8 LTs - Off-Road Pipes \| Tuned By BLUECAT \| CAI Cold Air Intake \| ADM Race Scoop \| SLP UD Pulley \| VMAX Throttle Body \| Magnaflow X-Pipe \| Muffler Delete \| SLP 160* T-Stat \| MSD Wires

04-07-2011, 08:36 PM	#9
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	is spohn still the only ones with lower control arms? __________________ THE "MENACE"

04-08-2011, 05:46 AM	#13
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	I changed the bushings with the Arms! __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

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BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Like everyone else said we definitely recommend changing the outer trailing arm bushing when doing the trailing arm. You are already there and it is pretty easy to replace. As far as greasing the bushings go I grease them till I can see some grease coming out the side of the bushing or if the grease shoots back out the zerk fitting after pumping it in.