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JDP Sales · 07-29-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Just finshed the BMR adjustable trailing arms/bushing -- very sporty ride now. Did have to get a hydro spreader to spread the opening up as they were 3/16 of an inch too narrow. Once that was done -- dropped right in.

The BUSHING take a bit more work as you really need to drop the lower control arm and cut the rubber outer edge of the OEM bushing. Simple 3/8 allthread and a pvc end cap with a sleeve and she popped right out.

Thanks to JDP Tyler for all the help!

Next, FE4 update (LCA, Sway Bar Links, and BMR Rear Sway bar!)

Drooling now

Glad to hear you got that handled! I'm looking forward to your final impressions and some pictures!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

hammdo · 07-29-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Glad to hear you got that handled! I'm looking forward to your final impressions and some pictures!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

OK!

Trailing Arms with Bushings:

First, the tool that save the day (with Spreader) from Harbor Freight:

Trailing Arms with Bushings:

I'll get some of the Springs, Sway Bars and FE4 updates once I have all that completed

HUGE difference in the overall performance on the road. Firmer for sure but its on 'rails'. Will need the alignment for sure once these are done.

Gotta love the 'tools' too ;o)

-Don

hammdo · 07-29-2014, 10:35 AM

Once the FE4 updates are completed, I may look into the 'adjustable toe rods' for the rear to complete pretty much the updates -- possible subframe and 'drive shaft' brace too.

From there, I'll wait and see if the rest of the bushing are needing replacement -- don't want to totally kill the DD part of this ;o)...

Also, what I do to keep track of 'parts':

-Don

BMR Sales · 07-31-2014, 10:49 AM

The BMR 1.0" drop springs (SP019) have a slightly higher spring rate compared to the equivalent Hotchkis springs. BMR's springs are 220/460, the Hotchkis are 210/440. The BMR springs will have a little "sportier" ride and little more anti-roll control. Quality is the same either way. BMR does offer a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser against sagging, not sure if Hotchkis offers the same. Price should probably be your deciding factor.

ROE · 07-31-2014, 09:09 PM

who has a chassis max brace from hotchkis?

07-29-2014, 10:35 AM	#17
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Once the FE4 updates are completed, I may look into the 'adjustable toe rods' for the rear to complete pretty much the updates -- possible subframe and 'drive shaft' brace too. From there, I'll wait and see if the rest of the bushing are needing replacement -- don't want to totally kill the DD part of this ;o)... Also, what I do to keep track of 'parts': -Don Last edited by hammdo; 07-29-2014 at 12:50 PM.

07-31-2014, 10:49 AM	#18
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	The BMR 1.0" drop springs (SP019) have a slightly higher spring rate compared to the equivalent Hotchkis springs. BMR's springs are 220/460, the Hotchkis are 210/440. The BMR springs will have a little "sportier" ride and little more anti-roll control. Quality is the same either way. BMR does offer a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser against sagging, not sure if Hotchkis offers the same. Price should probably be your deciding factor.

07-31-2014, 09:09 PM	#19
ROE Drives: 2008 cts Join Date: May 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 375	who has a chassis max brace from hotchkis?