clocking bushings on BMR min drop springs?

[choate]

I thought I read somewhere that clocking the bushings isn't really needed when lowering on BMR min drop springs. I didn't have the shop do it but I have to go back for an alignment check. Should I have them clock the bushings or will it even matter.

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[BmacIL]

I thought I read somewhere that clocking the bushings isn't really needed when lowering on BMR min drop springs. I didn't have the shop do it but I have to go back for an alignment check. Should I have them clock the bushings or will it even matter.

Always clock the bushings when lowering any amount. This is something you need to do on a 4 post/alignment rack anyway, as it requires the weight of the car on ground.

 

[Snakes&horses]

I apologize if this has been asked before but I’m wondering at what point you clock the bushings. Right after/during the spring install or put some miles on the car first then clock. Or clock when your having an alignment done?

 

[BmacIL]

I apologize if this has been asked before but I’m wondering at what point you clock the bushings. Right after/during the spring install or put some miles on the car first then clock. Or clock when your having an alignment done?

When you have the alignment done, but before anything is adjusted during the alignment. If you can do it right away after installing, that's better. Springs like BMR's don't settle.

 

[Snakes&horses]

When you have the alignment done, but before anything is adjusted during the alignment. If you can do it right away after installing, that's better. Springs like BMR's don't settle.

Great,thanks for the help clearing that up. Much appreciated!

 

[jabrax]

I've just done a spring change that raises the car a small amount (change steeda progressives to dual rate). I plan on have the bushing clocked during the alignment. Not sure if it needs it. I do notice my back is off with a little poke on one side of the car. Hoping clocking helps clear that up

 

[choate]

I've just done a spring change that raises the car a small amount (change steeda progressives to dual rate). I plan on have the bushing clocked during the alignment. Not sure if it needs it. I do notice my back is off with a little poke on one side of the car. Hoping clocking helps clear that up

It will not. You need the Steeda alignment bushings

 

[jabrax]

Already have them, along with bmr cradle

It will not. You need the Steeda alignment bushings

 

[choate]

Already have them, along with bmr cradle

And it’s still off? I had that too but when I asked the shop he said he forgot to install the alignment bushings and said he thought the cradle lockout would center it anyways. It did not

 

[jabrax]

yeah, i'm a little stumped..... it was better before i did the spring swap. trying to get that side of the cradle back in was a bitch. I hoping the camber is waaaay off to the positive.

 

[choate]

You could tell that by looking for the most part

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