BMR Suspension TAS012 - Manual (Page 9)

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17. The next step involves installation of the shock cross-member. This step can be
performed by one person but is much
simpler with a helper. Have a helper hold
the shock cross-member up into place as
shown in Image 9.
18. 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
10, 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 3-7/8” to 4-1/8”,
targeting 4” if possible. Re-position the
cross-member until the reading from each
strap mount relief is equal and falls within
the range listed above.
19. Once properly positioned, locate the
provided sheet metal screws in the
hardware pack. As shown in Image 11,
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 flattened for optimal fitment.
20. 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.