bmr TORQUE ARM SUSPENSION KIT

[toofun]

Been looking at rear end suspension setups and I really want a TRUE BOLT IN KIT!! Air ride and Chassis works makes great kits and so does DSE but all of them require some sort of welding (tabs but still I dont weld) So I was thinking of going with the BMR full setup for a 9 inch rear in a 68 camaro. It also has that watts center link.. My question is, has anyone used one? How does it compare to the other kits mentioned? Is there a better alternative out there?

Unless I got it wrong I am thinking that a complete bolt in kit with a watts center link and a 9 inch rear housing ready to go for 2800 is a pretty good deal all in all for someone like me who wants the true bolt in... Am I missing something or maybe another kit out there that is better bang for the buck?

Mark
TOOFUN

[Nothingface5384]

dont have any first hand but you are correct about the complete boltin ordeal..
two other kits to also look at are speed tech torque arm kit- what sets it apart from the bmr is the articulink/swizzle link arms ...besides this the other difference is it has a panhard bar instead of a watts..
also the speed tech kit is cheaper and incudes shocks with their kit price while the price noted for bmr kit does not include shocks..
one other kit, while not officially forsale...but on its way really soon
hotchkis 3link kit...looks stupid simple compared to the torque arm setups, and maybe a taf cheapper then both, but dont quote me on that

[exwestracer]

The Speedtech kit looks like good equipment as well, but it says right on their web page that it does require some welding...

I think that which ever way you go, you will be pleased with the handling of a torque arm setup. Be aware that going to a torque arm and 9" Ford axle is going to increase the unsprung weight of the rear suspension significantly. Don't know if that's a major concern, just FYI...

[killer69]

The welding required on the Speedtech Torque Arm is very minimal, total welding is 16" if you had everything set up and called a mobile welder it would take 10 minutes to do all the welding. The upper shock x member "in our opinion" needs to be welded as the factory frame rails are not strong enougth to bolt into. the Torque arm is lighter than the multi leaf springs.

[exwestracer]

The welding required on the Speedtech Torque Arm is very minimal, total welding is 16" if you had everything set up and called a mobile welder it would take 10 minutes to do all the welding. The upper shock x member "in our opinion" needs to be welded as the factory frame rails are not strong enougth to bolt into. the Torque arm is lighter than the multi leaf springs.

Thanks for the info Blake. I figured the torque arm might add a little unsprung, but the 9" will definitely be heavier than the 10 bolt...

[killer69]

no arguing that fact. also one thing to remember is the 9" has a shorter and lower pinion which translates into more suspension travel prior to the drive shaft hitting the floor.

[BMR Sales]

Been looking at rear end suspension setups and I really want a TRUE BOLT IN KIT!! I was thinking of going with the BMR full setup for a 9 inch rear in a 68 camaro. It also has that watts center link..

Unless I got it wrong I am thinking that a complete bolt in kit with a watts center link and a 9 inch rear housing ready to go for 2800 is a pretty good deal all in all for someone like me who wants the true bolt in... Am I missing something or maybe another kit out there that is better bang for the buck?

Mark
TOOFUN


Mark,

It really is the best set up for the money especially when a guy is thinking of upgrading to a Ford 9" out back. We give you a reinforced Strang Housing cut to YOUR specs according to what width YOU want to got with your wheel/tire combination.

Here is a link to a fellow members experience BOLTING a BMR 9" Torque Arm kit in his 2nd Gen F-Body which is virtually the same labor and ease of installation! Read his experience and take a look at the eye candy!!

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?80483-BMR-Torque-Arm-Installed-on-my-73-Firebird&highlight=TORQUE+ARM


As a matter of fact we are running a special this weekend where you could save $145 on the kit and alot of $ off the shipping since we are offering a flat rate $9.95 shipping.

PM me if you are interested in one of these or if you have any questions.


Happy Thanksgiving!

[exwestracer]

Here is a link to a fellow members experience BOLTING a BMR 9" Torque Arm kit in his 2nd Gen F-Body which is virtually the same labor and ease of installation! Read his experience and take a look at the eye candy!!

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?80483-BMR-Torque-Arm-Installed-on-my-73-Firebird&highlight=TORQUE+ARM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Rich,
I noticed in post #6 that he did say he welded the cradle in the car. I believe because of the mini-tub mods that had already been done. Just wanted to make sure there was no confusion about that...

[badazz81z28]

I agree that even a true bolt in kit should have some areas welded for structural integrity. BMR looks like the best way to go. The Hotchkis kit is insanly priced compared to the others. I would go with DSE or BMR. Even if you pay someone to install and weld in one of those kits, you would still have money in your pocket over the Hotchkis 3-link.

[BMR Sales]

Here is a link to our Installation Instructions. Lots of pics. This will give you more info on the quality of the product as well as the ease of installation.

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/siteart/install/TAS002.pdf

No welding required. No cutting of the floorpan. Can be installed in your garage with hand tools.