BMR Suspension TAS005 - Manual

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TAS005 TORQUE ARM CONVERSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1970-1981 Camaro and Firebird – Ford 9” rear
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 to insure adequate clearance.
• A service lift, while not necessary, is recommended for this installation.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
3/8” and ½” drive ratchets 9/16”, ¾”, 15/16” wrenches
3/8”, 9/16”, ¾”, 15/16” and 1-1/8” sockets Rubber mallet
Pry-bar Drill
3/8” Allen wrench Step bit or ½” and ¾” drill bits
Jack stands Hydraulic Jack
Grease gun with synthetic lube Torque wrench
Welder (optional) Plumb bob and tape measure
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 the image above. 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 the above image.