BMR Suspension TA005 - Manual

TA005 TORQUE ARM AND CROSS-MEMBER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please take note before proceeding with this installation:
• This product may interfere with certain exhaust kits. Exhaust crossovers are not
compatible with this torque arm suspension. In some circumstances, it may be necessary
to fabricate a custom exhaust for proper clearance.
• While not necessary, a heavy duty cast aluminum differential cover is recommended with
this kit. These covers are more structural in nature than the stamped steel OE unit and
will distribute the load across the differential, further strengthening the assembly.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
3/8” and ½” drive ratchets
½”, 9/16”, ¾”, 15/16” and 1-1/8” sockets
Pry-bar
3/8”
Allen wrench
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED:
RTV gasket silicone
Gear oil
CROSS-MEMBER INSTALLATION:
1) Lift the vehicle and support
with stands under the rocker
panel pinch seams (Do not
place stands under the
subframe).
2) Remove the exhaust system.
3) Using a 15/16” socket,
remove the rear two body
mount bolts.
4) Remove the OE rubber body
mount bushings. They are
composed of an upper and
lower bushing that
“sandwich” the subframe
together in the middle.
NOTE: it may be necessary
to use a pry-bar to lower the
subframe enough to remove
these bushings.
5) Once the OE bushings have been removed, inspect the subframe for rust damage. This is
a common area susceptible to rust and if the mounting point is compromised, it needs to
be repaired before proceeding with the installation.
6) Begin with the driver’s side. Assemble the driver’s side frame mount, billet body mounts
and washer (if necessary) as shown in Image 1. If you are using BMR subframe
connectors or any subframe connector that mounts around the body bushing, omit the
supplied aluminum spacer washer shown in Image 1 above.