BMR Suspension TAS002 - Manual (Page 4)

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19. Use the fuel tank strap
mounting positions as a
reference point to locate
the cross-member
properly forward to back
and to insure that the
cross-member is mounted
square in the body. As
shown in Image 6,
measure the distance
from the relief in the
trunk pan to the main
cross tube of the cross-member. Vehicle production variance prevents a “one
measurement fits all” figure but the
measurements should fall somewhere between
4-3/8” to 4-9/16”. Re-position the cross-
member until the reading from each strap
mount relief is equal and falls within the range
listed above.
20. Once properly positioned, locate the provided
sheet metal screws in the hardware pack. As
shown in Image 7, screw the cross-member
into each frame rail to hold it into position for
the upcoming steps. NOTE: the cross-
member should draw up tight against the
frame rail. Any floor pan deformations that
prevent the cross-member from fitting flush
against the frame rail should be adjusted
using a pry-bar or rubber mallet.
21. At this step the cross-member may be welded
to the subframe or bolted. If bolting is
preferred, proceed to step 22. If welding is
preferred, remove the cross-member and prep
it for welding by grinding the powdercoat off
at the weld points. Remove all paint,
undercoating and scale from the weld area on
the subframe then re-install the cross-member.
Weld a full 2” bead vertically on each end of
the plate and at least 4 inches of weld
horizontally on each side. Wire brush and
paint the weld area with rust preventive paint. Proceed to step 28.
22. If bolting the cross-member into place, position the provided frame reinforcement plate
as shown in Image 8 on the next page. Mark the frame at the center of the slot using a
grease pencil or paint marker.