BMR Suspension MTCA030 User Manual

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RACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS

MTCA030 – 2010-present Camaro, 2008-2009 Pontiac G8

NOTE: This product is designed to work with Strange or comparable coil-over shocks only, OE-type shocks will not work
with this product.
NOTE: This product is designed to work with rod end style rear swaybar end links with ½” holes. OE-style end links will not
work with this product.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

Hydraulic Jack and stands
Wrenches: 15mm, 18mm, 2x-21mm, 5mm Allen wrench
Sockets: 18mm socket, 21mm

INSTALLATION:

1. Lift vehicle and support with stands under the cradle.

2. Remove the rear wheels/tires.

3. Using a 15mm wrench and a 5mm Allen wrench, remove the nut on the sway bar end links as shown in

Image 1.

4. Using a 18mm socket and 18mm wrench, remove the outer control arm bolt. (Image 2)

5. Using a 21mm wrench and 21mm socket,

remove the shock cross-bolt. (Image 3)

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STREET/STRIP PERFORMANCE

PRO PERFORMANCE

Front camber: -.2 to -.6 max degrees

Front camber: -.2 to -.6 max degrees

Rear camber: 0 to +.4 degrees

Rear camber: +.4 to +1 degrees

Front toe: -1/16”

Front toe: -1/16”

Rear toe: -1/16”

Rear toe: -1/16”

Front caster: 7 to 8.5 (OE not adjustable)

Front caster: 7 to 8.5 (OE not adjustable)

RACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS (Continued)

MTCA030 – 2010-present Camaro, 2008-2009 Pontiac G8

6. Using (2) 21mm wrenches, remove the inner

bolt. (Image 5 on next page)

7. Remove OE control arm. NOTE: while it is

possible to remove the control arm at this
point, it is somewhat easier to loosen the (4)
upper shock mounts. This allows the shock
tension to be released and the control arm
comes out much easier.

8. Install the BMR control arm and insert all of the appropriate bolts but do not tighten yet.

9. Load the rear suspension by lowering the car

onto ramps or something similar that will allow
access to the control arm mounting bolts when
the suspension is loaded.

10. Sighting the wheel/tire, adjust the inner control

arm bolt until the wheel/tire is as vertical as
possible. Use the OE eccentric bolt for this
adjustment.

11. Once the adjustments have been made, tighten

the outer control arm bolt to 80 ft/lbs. Tighten
the shock cross-bolt to 125 ft/lbs. Tighten the
inner bolt to 95 ft/lbs.

12. Using a high-quality rod-end style end link

such as shown in the image above, insert the supplied bolt, nut and washer then tighten the sway bar end
link.

13. Lower vehicle.

14. Take the car to a reputable alignment shop for a 4 wheel alignment.

BMR recommends the following alignment specs for drag racing:

This product is an aftermarket accessory and not designed by the vehicles manufacturer for use on this vehicle. As such, buyer assumes all risk of

any damage caused to vehicle/person during installation or use of this product.

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