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siriusdish · 06-22-2010, 04:49 PM

Hello, question on the trailing arms. When changing the stock arms over to BMR's do you use the same bolts? Says no hardware included. Also what to torq the bolts to? Will be for a 2ss l99. BMR part# TCA026R

IS this a easy job to do at home? I think the olds ones just need taken off or do shocks and other stuff need to come off as well???

2SSjack · 06-22-2010, 06:13 PM

Yes, you will use the original bolts. Bolts torque to 80ft. lbs. accordind to BMR. And yes, it is a pretty easy job to do at home. If you take the tires off it is much easier and just the old ones need to come off. On my 2SS LS3 I installed trailing arms, toe rods, sub-frame connectors, tunnel brace and the outer bushings( at the wheel end of the trailing arms) , all with no problem.

In fact , if you go on the BMR web site you can view the installation instructions for each part #. The trailing arms have urethane bushings, so you will need synthetic grease.

VRMMMM · 06-22-2010, 06:40 PM

I have them on mine. Noticed a big differance when launching the car hard.

siriusdish · 06-22-2010, 08:21 PM

cool, sounds good

BMR Sales · 06-23-2010, 09:11 AM

Like everyone else already said you use the stock hardware and torque to 80ft lbs. These parts can easily be installed in your driveway in 1-2 hours using simple hand tools. You will need to grease the bushings using a synthetic grease to help keep squeaks down and bushing life. IMHO they are the best bang for the buck mod when it comes to 2010 Camaro suspension stuff. If you have any question or would like to order a set give me a call at the shop. (813)986-9302

Thanks,
Kyle

siriusdish · 06-23-2010, 04:35 PM

Thanx all sounds like that is what is going to go on the car next!

siriusdish · 06-24-2010, 01:29 AM

Dumb question on the arms. The stock ones are open and the BMR's are closed. So the BMR's will not hit or have problems when the suspension is moving? What do the BMR's weigh?

BMR Sales · 06-24-2010, 09:03 AM

Our trailing arms are not completely closed in, so they have plenty of movement with no chance of binding. We have a ton of these trailing arms out there on 2010 Camaros and Pontiac G8s without any issues what so ever. Our trailing arms on some of the fastest if not the fastest 2010 Camaros on the street. One of our customers just ran 5.93 in the 1/8th mile and cut a 1.38 60ft not too long ago so you kow they work and work well. Our BMR trailing arms are a bit heavier then stock but they need to be to keep the strength and rigidity of the piece. The trailing arms is not really were I would worry about weight.

siriusdish · 06-24-2010, 12:43 PM

Ok ordered a set from Summit, close and should have them here Friday and put on for Saturday!

siriusdish · 06-25-2010, 02:16 AM

Does the part that the trailing arm goes to with out the bushing need to be greased? Did not say in the instructions, so I will leave it along unless u tell me other wise. I seen a tread of a different brand that the guy put grease on that part.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81353

BMR Sales · 06-25-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siriusdish

Does the part that the trailing arm goes to with out the bushing need to be greased? Did not say in the instructions, so I will leave it along unless u tell me other wise. I seen a tread of a different brand that the guy put grease on that part.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81353

If the bushing in the spindle is stock you DO NOT need to grease them, now if you have a poly-urethane style bushing in the spindle it will need to be greased to keep it lubricated to keep it from making noise.

siriusdish · 06-25-2010, 11:23 AM

Thank you for your help, your the man. Will be here latter today. Not sure when going to put them on now?

siriusdish · 06-26-2010, 02:37 AM

Did get the arms on the car. The torque wrench needed a swivel on the bottom bolt so it would work. We took the car out and held that traction control button down till both lights came on and then put the pedal to the floor and the Tires did not squeal at all!!! The car has Nitto nt555r's on the rear. They where squealing before the arms where installed, not now!!! We can not believe it! Hope its the same way at the track!

BMR guy · 07-27-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siriusdish

Did get the arms on the car. The torque wrench needed a swivel on the bottom bolt so it would work. We took the car out and held that traction control button down till both lights came on and then put the pedal to the floor and the Tires did not squeal at all!!! The car has Nitto nt555r's on the rear. They where squealing before the arms where installed, not now!!! We can not believe it! Hope its the same way at the track!

Great to hear you noticed an immediate difference. We hear this all the time but somehow there are some who still claim this car does not need a stronger trailing arm. Have you had a chance to make it to the track yet?

06-22-2010, 04:49 PM	#1
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Trailing arms from BMR Hello, question on the trailing arms. When changing the stock arms over to BMR's do you use the same bolts? Says no hardware included. Also what to torq the bolts to? Will be for a 2ss l99. BMR part# TCA026R IS this a easy job to do at home? I think the olds ones just need taken off or do shocks and other stuff need to come off as well???

06-22-2010, 06:40 PM	#3
VRMMMM Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills Posts: 311 View My Garage	I have them on mine. Noticed a big differance when launching the car hard. __________________ Detroit Speed springs and Sway bars, MGW short shifter, BMR upper and lower control arms, BMR bushings, Roto-Fab intake, Magnaflow exhaust, MTX factory sub, painted stripes, blacked out, recessed tail lights, Pedders sub frame bushings, more on the way

06-26-2010, 02:37 AM	#13
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Did get the arms on the car. The torque wrench needed a swivel on the bottom bolt so it would work. We took the car out and held that traction control button down till both lights came on and then put the pedal to the floor and the Tires did not squeal at all!!! The car has Nitto nt555r's on the rear. They where squealing before the arms where installed, not now!!! We can not believe it! Hope its the same way at the track! Attached Images

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06-22-2010, 06:13 PM	#2
2SSjack Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro; Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank, Illinois Posts: 49	Yes, you will use the original bolts. Bolts torque to 80ft. lbs. accordind to BMR. And yes, it is a pretty easy job to do at home. If you take the tires off it is much easier and just the old ones need to come off. On my 2SS LS3 I installed trailing arms, toe rods, sub-frame connectors, tunnel brace and the outer bushings( at the wheel end of the trailing arms) , all with no problem. In fact , if you go on the BMR web site you can view the installation instructions for each part #. The trailing arms have urethane bushings, so you will need synthetic grease.

06-22-2010, 08:21 PM	#4
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	cool, sounds good

06-23-2010, 09:11 AM	#5
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Like everyone else already said you use the stock hardware and torque to 80ft lbs. These parts can easily be installed in your driveway in 1-2 hours using simple hand tools. You will need to grease the bushings using a synthetic grease to help keep squeaks down and bushing life. IMHO they are the best bang for the buck mod when it comes to 2010 Camaro suspension stuff. If you have any question or would like to order a set give me a call at the shop. (813)986-9302 Thanks, Kyle

06-23-2010, 04:35 PM	#6
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Thanx all sounds like that is what is going to go on the car next!

06-24-2010, 01:29 AM	#7
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Dumb question on the arms. The stock ones are open and the BMR's are closed. So the BMR's will not hit or have problems when the suspension is moving? What do the BMR's weigh?

06-24-2010, 09:03 AM	#8
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Our trailing arms are not completely closed in, so they have plenty of movement with no chance of binding. We have a ton of these trailing arms out there on 2010 Camaros and Pontiac G8s without any issues what so ever. Our trailing arms on some of the fastest if not the fastest 2010 Camaros on the street. One of our customers just ran 5.93 in the 1/8th mile and cut a 1.38 60ft not too long ago so you kow they work and work well. Our BMR trailing arms are a bit heavier then stock but they need to be to keep the strength and rigidity of the piece. The trailing arms is not really were I would worry about weight.

06-24-2010, 12:43 PM	#9
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Ok ordered a set from Summit, close and should have them here Friday and put on for Saturday!

06-25-2010, 02:16 AM	#10
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Does the part that the trailing arm goes to with out the bushing need to be greased? Did not say in the instructions, so I will leave it along unless u tell me other wise. I seen a tread of a different brand that the guy put grease on that part. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81353

06-25-2010, 11:23 AM	#12
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Thank you for your help, your the man. Will be here latter today. Not sure when going to put them on now?