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CHRI55 · 06-26-2021, 03:24 AM

I currently have all the bells and whistles on the rear of my camaro without going drag suspension. Mostly adjustable stuff.. with that I have the bmr extreme sway bar and I have a few issues and concerns

1. What is everybody running theirs in to daily drive. I have mines on the middle setting and I'm hearing that's too tight for daily driving. (More of Weekend car now) but it ride rough. Don't know if it's from that or lowering 1in or whatever lol

2. I can't seem to keep the bolt in that holds the bushing in place. Currently emailing bmr to purchase a new bushing because I busted 1 lol

3. How hard it is to adjust it if I was to go to a low setting

Any advice and ideas are appreciated

I got all the suspension because I plan on boosting it soon. Currently cammed, 3.91, 4k stall

I do track and Mexico racing

Ashen 6.2 · 06-26-2021, 06:42 AM

Hi Chri55 - I have that same bar and run it on the hole farthest out for street driving and the only trip that I made to the strip since installing it. It does ride rougher for sure even on that setting and seemed to make a lot of popping noises at first.

I did have a bolt break and it nicked the aluminum bushing. When I got a new bolt for it I lengthened the rod end out quite a bit to reduce the sharp angles and that seems to have helped.

I haven't tried the other holes with it yet but it wouldn't be hard at all. Just need to mark and count any turns made with the rod end (if needed) so you know where to return it.

Roy

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CHRI55 · 06-26-2021, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

Hi Chri55 - I have that same bar and run it on the hole farthest out for street driving and the only trip that I made to the strip since installing it. It does ride rougher for sure even on that setting and seemed to make a lot of popping noises at first.

I did have a bolt break and it nicked the aluminum bushing. When I got a new bolt for it I lengthened the rod end out quite a bit to reduce the sharp angles and that seems to have helped. 😁

I haven't tried the other holes with it yet but it wouldn't be hard at all. Just need to mark and count any turns made with the rod end (if needed) so you know where to return it.

Roy

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Thx a lot. I thought the popping was coming from my 3.91 with the jre double clutch but I'm glad to know it's the suspension.. I move into my house Wednesday so now that I have a garage I'll get out there and change the bushing and see if that softest setting ease the rough ride a little... wonder why it pops like that

Ashen 6.2 · 06-28-2021, 05:46 AM

Sure thing! My assumption was that with the rod end all the way in its causing it to have extreme movement resulting in the slam/popping noise when its moving. again, thats an assumption. Anyways, what I did was count the number of turns the rod end will come out, put it back in all the way, the turned it out to the halfway point and tightened the nut up. I will check the measurement this afternoon or if I get a chance between calls today.

And congrats on the house & garage!

Ashen 6.2 · 06-28-2021, 07:29 PM

Ok, so its not quite halfway out but there is 8.5mm between the shoulder of the rod end and the nut.

eLeSthree · 08-02-2021, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

Ok, so its not quite halfway out but there is 8.5mm between the shoulder of the rod end and the nut.

Is that lca compatible with the anti-roll bar linkage?

I have the other style bmr lca. See pic

race21 · 08-09-2021, 01:55 PM

I'm just getting ready to install the heim joints and curious what lengths roughly you guys are running for the furthest (least stiffest) hole? Basically the center to to center length. Thanks.

eLeSthree · 08-09-2021, 05:56 PM

The linkage is adjustable but the bar moves up and down also. Just make sure u have a little preload on both sides evenly.

Im using the second hole. I had to tighten the linkage up a couple times after driving.

Ashen 6.2 · 08-09-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eLeSthree

Is that lca compatible with the anti-roll bar linkage?

I have the other style bmr lca. See pic

Hi eLeSthree - Sorry, just saw your question. Yes. I called BMR before ordering that sway bar to make sure it would work with the BMR TCA-028 LCA’s.

I haven’t heard the popping noise in some time. Or I got used to it 🤷*♂️

06-26-2021, 03:24 AM	#1
CHRI55 Streetkingz_chri55 Drives: 2012 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Greenville, ms Posts: 158 View My Garage	Bmr extreme sway bar I currently have all the bells and whistles on the rear of my camaro without going drag suspension. Mostly adjustable stuff.. with that I have the bmr extreme sway bar and I have a few issues and concerns 1. What is everybody running theirs in to daily drive. I have mines on the middle setting and I'm hearing that's too tight for daily driving. (More of Weekend car now) but it ride rough. Don't know if it's from that or lowering 1in or whatever lol 2. I can't seem to keep the bolt in that holds the bushing in place. Currently emailing bmr to purchase a new bushing because I busted 1 lol 3. How hard it is to adjust it if I was to go to a low setting Any advice and ideas are appreciated I got all the suspension because I plan on boosting it soon. Currently cammed, 3.91, 4k stall I do track and Mexico racing

06-26-2021, 06:42 AM	#2
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,005 View My Garage	Hi Chri55 - I have that same bar and run it on the hole farthest out for street driving and the only trip that I made to the strip since installing it. It does ride rougher for sure even on that setting and seemed to make a lot of popping noises at first. I did have a bolt break and it nicked the aluminum bushing. When I got a new bolt for it I lengthened the rod end out quite a bit to reduce the sharp angles and that seems to have helped. I haven't tried the other holes with it yet but it wouldn't be hard at all. Just need to mark and count any turns made with the rod end (if needed) so you know where to return it. Roy __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

06-28-2021, 05:46 AM	#4
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,005 View My Garage	Sure thing! My assumption was that with the rod end all the way in its causing it to have extreme movement resulting in the slam/popping noise when its moving. again, thats an assumption. Anyways, what I did was count the number of turns the rod end will come out, put it back in all the way, the turned it out to the halfway point and tightened the nut up. I will check the measurement this afternoon or if I get a chance between calls today. And congrats on the house & garage! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

06-28-2021, 07:29 PM	#5
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,005 View My Garage	Ok, so its not quite halfway out but there is 8.5mm between the shoulder of the rod end and the nut. Attached Images __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

08-09-2021, 01:55 PM	#7
race21 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Illinois Posts: 112	I'm just getting ready to install the heim joints and curious what lengths roughly you guys are running for the furthest (least stiffest) hole? Basically the center to to center length. Thanks. Last edited by race21; 08-10-2021 at 07:32 AM.

08-09-2021, 05:56 PM	#8
eLeSthree Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 1,904	The linkage is adjustable but the bar moves up and down also. Just make sure u have a little preload on both sides evenly. Im using the second hole. I had to tighten the linkage up a couple times after driving. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS---SOLD TMS Dart 427 FED M311s, ESS Tuning G4 Blower, DSX Triple FP Assembly, DSX FF, FIC1300, Mcleod RXT 1200HD, Edlebrock Pro Flo XT 1158whp 1017wtq. 2010 CTS-V A6 - "Stock" SOLD 630whp 658wtq 2024 F-150 RCSB 5.0 4x4 waiting for tunes...