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Texas2SS · 01-16-2013, 12:51 AM

Well I took up BMR and Apex on their great Christmas sale and order me a whole bunch or spare time work for this winter.

BMR Full Bushing Kit
BMR Sway Bar
BMR Endlinks
BMR Toe Rods
BMR Subframe Connectors and Tunnel Brace

Once I get ontop of those parts Dif. upgrade will be had (posi-mod and Billet Caps) along with axles.

Everything is dropped from the car andstock bushing removal has begun. Car won't br driven for a few months so I just work on it a few hours at a time. Not in a hurry.

Any pointer, tips, or just good general information on removal is greatly appreciated.

I'm looking forward to a completely different car when I'm finished.

Along with all this stuff includes a Seibon trunk lid, new Spark plug wires, heater Hose relocation mod, and some paint work from Lupe.

jeremywes · 01-16-2013, 08:39 AM

BMR Sales · 01-16-2013, 01:57 PM

It looks like your fun has just begun!

My biggest suggestion would be to just make sure you take your time and be patient. Some of the bushings can be a bit of a pain to take out but you are lucky and can do a little bit at a time. If you run into anything feel free to give me a call and I would be more than happy to help you out.

Kyle

Ventmaster · 01-16-2013, 02:06 PM

It does look like great fun!

1 tip- I wouldn't leave the rear calipers hanging unsupported. They say it can damage the hydraulic lines...

Have a good time

.

Texas2SS · 01-16-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

It looks like your fun has just begun!

My biggest suggestion would be to just make sure you take your time and be patient. Some of the bushings can be a bit of a pain to take out but you are lucky and can do a little bit at a time. If you run into anything feel free to give me a call and I would be more than happy to help you out.

Kyle

Pointers on getting the cradle bushings out? Have a press for all the others.

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

It does look like great fun!

1 tip- I wouldn't leave the rear calipers hanging unsupported. They say it can damage the hydraulic lines...

Have a good time

.

The are supported around the shocks now. Thanks for the heads up though.

BMR Sales · 01-16-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas2SS

Pointers on getting the cradle bushings out? Have a press for all the others.

The are supported around the shocks now. Thanks for the heads up though.

The easiest way I have found to get those factory rear cradle bushings out is to make two pie cuts from the inside of the inner sleeve through the outer sleeve to the rear cradle. Doing this will release the pressure on them and allow you to beat them out with a hammer afterwards. I have used a reciprocating saw in the past with good success.

Apex Motorsports · 01-17-2013, 10:07 AM

Looks like you are going to have a lot of fun stuff to keep you business while the weather sucks. Your car is going to be a whole new animal by the time you are finished. Thank you for your order and.....

Texas2SS · 01-18-2013, 08:46 PM

Got the cradle bushings out this evening. A propane torch and a hammer took care of them in about 15 minutes. All others will be pressed out this weekend with a hole saw being used on the diff.

Texas2SS · 01-24-2013, 08:37 AM

All bushings (in the rear) are out. While everything is out I'm having all the pieces underneath the car painted. I'm also sending my dif. off to get upgraded while its out of the car and axles will be getting ordered next week probably.

The Stig · 01-24-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas2SS

All bushings (in the rear) are out. While everything is out I'm having all the pieces underneath the car painted. I'm also sending my dif. off to get upgraded while its out of the car and axles will be getting ordered next week probably.

Smart. What gears you going with?

SGNL99 · 01-24-2013, 09:20 AM

I'm getting ready to do the BMR stage 2 upgrade this weekend, so I'll let you know if I run in to any snags. I'd like to post a DIY for it just because I've been pulling what hair I have out trying to piece everything together from all the different posts on here. I'm still waiting on my new diff from Lashway, so it looks like I'll be doing that change out in a couple of weeks since this is my DD and I'm on my 4 day weekend. Good luck with your project.

BMR Sales · 01-24-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SGNL99

I'm getting ready to do the BMR stage 2 upgrade this weekend, so I'll let you know if I run in to any snags. I'd like to post a DIY for it just because I've been pulling what hair I have out trying to piece everything together from all the different posts on here. I'm still waiting on my new diff from Lashway, so it looks like I'll be doing that change out in a couple of weeks since this is my DD and I'm on my 4 day weekend. Good luck with your project.

If there is anything we can help you out with along the way with your install let us know.

Kyle

SGNL99 · 01-24-2013, 10:16 AM

Will do. Thanks for all your help up to this point Kyle!

BMR Sales · 01-24-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SGNL99

Will do. Thanks for all your help up to this point Kyle!

Not a problem, that is what they keep me around here for.

01-16-2013, 12:51 AM	#1
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	My Winter Project Well I took up BMR and Apex on their great Christmas sale and order me a whole bunch or spare time work for this winter. BMR Full Bushing Kit BMR Sway Bar BMR Endlinks BMR Toe Rods BMR Subframe Connectors and Tunnel Brace Once I get ontop of those parts Dif. upgrade will be had (posi-mod and Billet Caps) along with axles. Everything is dropped from the car andstock bushing removal has begun. Car won't br driven for a few months so I just work on it a few hours at a time. Not in a hurry. Any pointer, tips, or just good general information on removal is greatly appreciated. I'm looking forward to a completely different car when I'm finished. Along with all this stuff includes a Seibon trunk lid, new Spark plug wires, heater Hose relocation mod, and some paint work from Lupe. Attached Images __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

01-18-2013, 08:46 PM	#8
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	Got the cradle bushings out this evening. A propane torch and a hammer took care of them in about 15 minutes. All others will be pressed out this weekend with a hole saw being used on the diff. __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

01-24-2013, 08:37 AM	#9
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	All bushings (in the rear) are out. While everything is out I'm having all the pieces underneath the car painted. I'm also sending my dif. off to get upgraded while its out of the car and axles will be getting ordered next week probably. __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

01-24-2013, 09:20 AM	#11
SGNL99 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 50	I'm getting ready to do the BMR stage 2 upgrade this weekend, so I'll let you know if I run in to any snags. I'd like to post a DIY for it just because I've been pulling what hair I have out trying to piece everything together from all the different posts on here. I'm still waiting on my new diff from Lashway, so it looks like I'll be doing that change out in a couple of weeks since this is my DD and I'm on my 4 day weekend. Good luck with your project. __________________ CAI Black Intake w/ Apex scoop & ww bottle kit; VMAX throttle body; Borla S-type Cat back exhaust; Skip shift eliminator; Elite Engineering catch can; MGW short throw shifter; Stainless Works LT Headers w/ Hi-Flow cats and one awesome JRE TUNE! BMR stage 2 suspension; 3.91 gears

01-24-2013, 10:16 AM	#13
SGNL99 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 50	Will do. Thanks for all your help up to this point Kyle! __________________ CAI Black Intake w/ Apex scoop & ww bottle kit; VMAX throttle body; Borla S-type Cat back exhaust; Skip shift eliminator; Elite Engineering catch can; MGW short throw shifter; Stainless Works LT Headers w/ Hi-Flow cats and one awesome JRE TUNE! BMR stage 2 suspension; 3.91 gears

01-16-2013, 08:39 AM	#2
jeremywes Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504 View My Garage

01-16-2013, 01:57 PM	#3
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	It looks like your fun has just begun! My biggest suggestion would be to just make sure you take your time and be patient. Some of the bushings can be a bit of a pain to take out but you are lucky and can do a little bit at a time. If you run into anything feel free to give me a call and I would be more than happy to help you out. Kyle

01-16-2013, 02:06 PM	#4
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,025	It does look like great fun! 1 tip- I wouldn't leave the rear calipers hanging unsupported. They say it can damage the hydraulic lines... Have a good time .

01-17-2013, 10:07 AM	#7
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Looks like you are going to have a lot of fun stuff to keep you business while the weather sucks. Your car is going to be a whole new animal by the time you are finished. Thank you for your order and.....