BMR Suspension TAS006 - Manual

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TAS006 TORQUE ARM CONVERSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1970-1981 Camaro and Firebird – 10 bolt 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.
• While not necessary, a heavy duty cast aluminum differential cover is recommended with
this kit. Cast covers are more structural in nature than the stamped steel OE unit and
will distribute the load across the differential, further strengthening the assembly.
• 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
INSTALLATION:
This installation is the second part of the torque arm conversion process. It is assumed at this
point that the installer has already installed the BMR Torque Arm and Torque Arm cross-
member using the appropriate instruction sheets. If you do not have these instruction sheets,
please contact BMR or download them from the BMR website before proceeding with the
following installation instructions.
1. Lift vehicle and support with stands under
the frame, allowing the rear end to hang.
2. Remove the rear wheels/tires.
3. If the vehicle has exhaust installed,
remove it at this time.
4. Remove the rear shocks using a 9/16”
socket.
5. While not necessary, the installation is
simpler if the fuel tank is removed. If you
do not wish to remove the fuel tank, skip
steps 6-8 and proceed to step 9.
6. Drain the tank using a drill pump or
siphon.
7. Support the tank and then remove the two
mounting nuts using a 9/16” deep socket.
Pull the tank support straps down, allowing the tank to be lowered. (Image 1)
8. Lower the tank far enough to access the fuel lines and electrical connectors. Disconnect
and cap the fuel lines. Lower and remove the fuel tank.
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