BMR Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rocketrider807 · 03-21-2014, 10:46 PM

Dropped the entire butt of the Camaro out today to do the BMR pro kit. I went to install the Upper control arm bushings and I noticed that the bolt is much smaller than the brass bushing ID. The brass bushing fits over the control arm bit but leaves the bolt floating. Is this correct? Is the bolt left to cantilever (or otherwise be supported by the large washer)? Did I miss something?

Thanks for the clarification!

lincoln361 · 04-20-2014, 02:05 PM

Just ordered these as well. Maybe someone from BMR can respond to this thread

Jrichards73 · 04-20-2014, 07:09 PM

So that was a month ago, what was the response / outcome OP?

BMR Sales · 04-21-2014, 02:49 PM

Yes, that is normal. The sleeve actually fits over a "nub" that sticks out about a 1/2" on the rear of the upper control arm. The sleeve rides on that "nub" and keeps everything centered, and bolt and the large washer under the head of the bolt keeps everything secure in-place. You're good-to-go.....press on!!!

03-21-2014, 10:46 PM	#1
rocketrider807 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 59	BMR Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing Dropped the entire butt of the Camaro out today to do the BMR pro kit. I went to install the Upper control arm bushings and I noticed that the bolt is much smaller than the brass bushing ID. The brass bushing fits over the control arm bit but leaves the bolt floating. Is this correct? Is the bolt left to cantilever (or otherwise be supported by the large washer)? Did I miss something? Thanks for the clarification! __________________ PIN IT TO WIN IT!

04-20-2014, 02:05 PM	#2
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	Just ordered these as well. Maybe someone from BMR can respond to this thread __________________ SLP TVS 2300- 1 7/8 LG Headers- RDS NX Plate- 75 Shot- No Cats- SLP Loudmouth 2- NW102- 3.8 Pulley- OD Cog drive-12lbs boost-FIC 80# injectors-ZL1 Fuel Pump- RotoFab CAI- Apex CAI Scoop- Pat G Tune- Weld RTS drag pack- BMR Trailing Arms- BMR 1'' Drop Springs-BMR Lower Control Arms- BMR Toe Rods- BMR Rear Cradle Bushings- BMR Upper Control Arm Bushings- BMR Extreme Anti- Rollbar- Hotchkis Subframe Brace- Prosport Evo Boost & F/A Ratio

04-20-2014, 07:09 PM	#3
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	So that was a month ago, what was the response / outcome OP? __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-21-2014, 02:49 PM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Yes, that is normal. The sleeve actually fits over a "nub" that sticks out about a 1/2" on the rear of the upper control arm. The sleeve rides on that "nub" and keeps everything centered, and bolt and the large washer under the head of the bolt keeps everything secure in-place. You're good-to-go.....press on!!!