BMR Suspension TAS012 - Manual

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TORQUE ARM CONVERSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TAS012 - 1968-1974 Nova 12 BOLT
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”, 5/8” deep, 9/16”, ¾” deep, 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: a pry-bar may be necessary to get the subframe low
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 a subframe
connector that mounts around the body bushing, omit the supplied aluminum spacer
washer shown in Image 1 above.